Community Issues and Volunteering
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Eminent domain reform could follow ousted SD pipeline law
In last week's election, South Dakota voters defeated the carbon pipeline law by a wide margin, but pipeline companies could still gain ground in …
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Coalition forms to reaffirm 'California values' in 2nd Trump era
This weekend, a new coalition called "We Are California" is holding meetings up and down the state, preparing to resist what it sees as anticipated …
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Helene leaves Virginia communities struggling with long-term recovery
The hills and hollers of Virginia are no strangers to hardship, but few were prepared for the devastation Hurricane Helene would bring. Six weeks …
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
North TX nonprofit uses technology to combat homelessness
The faith-based nonprofit Our Calling is working with unsheltered clients in north Texas to create a long-term exit plan to help them rebuild their li…
Monday, November 11, 2024
Older IL population has options for healthy meals
The number of older Americans who live alone, because of self-isolation or losing a spouse, is increasing. These factors can prevent them from …
Monday, November 11, 2024
More AR families struggle with food insecurity
By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…
Monday, November 11, 2024
Champion of LGBTQ+ rights in OR wins volunteering award
A champion of rights for older LGBTQ+ people has received recognition for her volunteer work in Oregon. Liz James is the winner of the AARP Andrus …
Program helps youth in Pueblo clear steep hurdles of fines and fees
Young people in Pueblo can now avoid serious and long-lasting consequences when they are unable to pay fines or fees. Chanell Hasty, program …
Sioux Falls, Pierre rank high in the nation for 'livability'
Two South Dakota cities scored well this year on a national ranking of livable communities. In AARP's 2024 Livability Index, Pierre ranked 15th in …
TX teachers work to register students to vote
More than 100 former and current students from Adamson High School in Dallas are eligible to vote for the first time this year, because of the work …
Election insights: What 50 Ohioans want to hear from candidates
As Election Day approaches, the online outlet Signal Ohio interviewed 50 people across Cleveland and Akron to find out what is on the minds of …
Old House of Prayer becomes community art space
By Ilana Newman for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…