Education & Evidence-Based Programs: The Philippines’ DepEd is expanding its Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program after an independent impact evaluation with Youth Impact and the World Bank found major reading gains—millions fewer struggling readers and hundreds of thousands more at grade level. Back-to-School Support: Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation’s “Stock the Lockers” drive runs until Sept. 15, pairing school supplies with fee waivers and other in-school participation supports. Community Access to Schools: Ontario advocates are urging the York Region District School Board and the province to pause 2026-27 community-use fee hikes, warning programs are already disappearing. Local Nonprofit Capacity & Services: Washoe County opened a wildfire resource center with partners like Red Cross and Salvation Army, plus vouchers and mental health support. Youth Programs Disrupted: A Cincinnati nonprofit’s student transport vans were damaged in an arson case; an arrest was made and a fundraiser is planned for replacement vehicles. Animal Welfare: Simcoe County Emergency Animal Response rescued four sick foxes using resident reports and volunteer trapping, while Utah’s Tail Wags Rescue says it pulled 114 dogs from euthanasia lists. Fundraising for Health & Community: A Utah clinic’s “Big Kahuna” event in Islamorada will crown a top fundraiser to support care for patients who can’t afford treatment.