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New Vision offering Clothing Closet in October
New Vision Biblical Counseling and Ministry Center is offering a clothing closet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 and 23. All types of men’s women’s, and children’s clothing and shoes are available. Nothing is marked with a price. Shoppers...

Non-profit proposes wildlife feeding bylaw for the City of Burnaby
The proposed legislation comes amid rising deadly animal-human interactions By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer A new proposal has emerged calling on the City of Burnaby to pass a bylaw deterring the public from feeding wildlife. The movement...

New Data Shows Slight Dip In Texas’s Massive Hospital Bed Waitlist
Everybody in the state of Texas feels sick at one point in their lives. Sometimes, the situation is serious and requires somebody to go to the hospital for medical attention, especially when the person is in jail. But over the years, getting a...

Faraba-Sutu’s New School Brings Education Closer to Home
By Nelson Manneh The village of Faraba-Sutu has marked a major milestone in its educational journey with the official opening of the Faraba-Sutu Lower Basic School, a project driven by the community and supported by Gammol NGO 115A. The school’s...

Humboldt Sponsors to Hold Wreath-Making Workshop Fundraiser October 19
This is a press release from Humboldt Sponsors: Humboldt Sponsors, a local nonprofit charitable organization dedicated solely to raising funds to benefit Humboldt County youth, announces a new fundraiser: “Crafting Joy – A Wreath-Making Workshop.”...

‘Wonderful additions’: New signs going in at Jackson Zoological Park
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A fundraiser that began more than a year ago is resulting in new exhibit signs for the Jackson Zoological Park. On Tuesday, zoo officials and volunteers gathered in front of the flamingo exhibit to show off several new...
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Are Museums the New Runway? Inside the Fashion Exhibit's Luxury Takeover
Every year, on the first Monday in May, people tune in to watch celebrities walk up the steps of New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on what’s considered fashion’s biggest night. Vogue—more specifically, Anna Wintour—has transformed the...

Orlando Otters rugby team drops 2026 calendar ahead of new season
Not only are the Orlando Otters back on the field for another season, they’re spicing things up off the field, too. With the launch of their first-ever team calendar, the LGBTQIA+ rugby club is raising both eyebrows and funds as they prepare for...

NHRC, NGO Call for Abolition of Death Penalty for Females
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Hope Behind Bars Africa, in collaboration with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), called for the abolition of death penalty for females in Nigeria. The call was made during a validation meeting on research findings...

Philanthropists behind new 'transformative' campus of care
'We didn’t like what we were seeing and we needed to provide an alternative. And I’m building out that alternative,' says proponent A local philanthropic organization says it's poised to “transform" the community’s response to homelessness here in...

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and SeaWorld San Diego Launch New Travel and Ticket Discount Partnership
Riders receive 20% off Amtrak Pacific Surfliner fares plus savings on SeaWorld tickets ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the...

Fundraiser announced and online donations now open for charity helping bereaved parents
FUNDRAISING has begun for a charity supporting an Antrim woman who’s daughter died suddenly last year. The Antrim Guardian recently revealed that The Katie Trust is assisting the mother of Caitlin Robb, who passed away in the Ulster Hospital in...

Downtown Decatur Restaurants To Host New Street Festival Aimed at Becoming Annual Event
October 14, 2025 –Several well-known Downtown Decatur food businesses are teaming up to host a new street festival with plans to make it a yearly tradition. The Downtown Decatur Fall Family Festival will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 10...

Michael Levin Lone Soldier Foundation Hosting Fundraiser Series
Michael Levin. Photo courtesy of the Levin family. The Michael Levin Lone Soldier Foundation is bringing comedian and former lone soldier Joel Chasnoff to Congregation Tifereth Israel in Bensalem on Oct. 21 for the first event in a three-part...
Portsmouth Music Hall apologizes for canceling abortion provider’s fundraiser, following backlash
After defending its actions last week, the Music Hall in Portsmouth is now apologizing for its decision to cancel a fundraiser for the Lovering Center, a Seacoast-based sexual health service provider, scheduled for earlier this month. “The Music...

Pizza Hut Founder John Bender to headline Ivy Tech Entrepreneurship Fundraiser
BLOOMINGTON— Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington’s Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship is set to host a significant fundraising event next week, featuring one of Indiana’s most successful business figures, John Bender, co-founder of...

Mansfield hosting comedy fundraiser
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Human Services will host a comedy fundraiser Friday to benefit the town’s financial assistance programs. The fundraiser, held at the Elks Club Ball Room in Willimantic on Friday, October 17, will feature a 90-minute show...

100 Who Care: A new non-profit for Ellis County
By ABIGAIL SHEARER Tiger Media Network Many non-profits serve Ellis County; however, a new non-profit founded by Brandy Ridgway in 2025, 100 Who Care, has already made a significant impact on the community in a short amount of time. Ridgway grew...

Texas Roadhouse restaurants to hold fundraiser for Special Olympics
As Special Olympics New York races into fall sports, you can help out the cause - all while enjoying a good meal. Nineteen Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the state are teaming up with local police departments to raise money for the...

Music Hall apologizes after canceling fundraiser with abortion rights film
PORTSMOUTH — Jude Blake, chairperson of The Music Hall’s trustees, vowed to “regain the trust of our community” in an Oct. 14 apology after the theater was criticized for cancelling a Joan G. Lovering Health Center fundraiser. The Music Hall has...