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Violins become community art in the Painted Violin Project.
Twenty-five unplayable violins were transformed into painted artworks by community artists and are being auctioned to raise funds for Idaho State Civic Symphony education outreach.
Manasota ASALH Raises $100,000 for Scholarship Program
The Manasota Branch of ASALH raised about $100,000 at its inaugural Black History Month Scholarship Luncheon for the 2026 Manasota Scholarship Program, and several local foundations and groups reported grants and fundraising totaling hundreds of thousands for area nonprofits.
Faith, Brain and Belonging: Celebrating Lynn Swain's Trust-Centered Work
Lynn Swain, founder and CEO of the Symbiota Leadership Institute and a specialist in the Neuroscience of Leadership, served as a 2025 Faith and Media Initiative fellow linking trust, neuroplasticity and faith. She plans to finish a book and bring fellowship insights into her speaking and consulting work.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 381-390Many Hands, One Mission: The Diocese of Wilmington marks the 50th Faith and Charity Appeal.
Bishop William E. Koenig announced the 2026 Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal, marking the campaign's 50th anniversary and noting it supports more than 40 ministries that serve thousands across the diocese.
Local dental centers are raising standards of care in communities.
Local dental centers are expanding patient-centered and preventive services, using modern technology and outreach to help improve community oral health.
Stanford programs help underclassmen find summer opportunities.
Stanford runs funding and experiential programs — including Cardinal Quarter, Sophomore College and Stanford in Government — that connect underclassmen with paid public service roles, research fellowships and immersive summer learning.
Denton council approves $11.8M for animal care and medical maintenance
Denton City Council on Feb. 3 approved roughly $11.8 million for animal care services, medical equipment maintenance and IT contracts, including a staffing contract with Relief Services for Veterinary Practitioners (RSVP) and a maintenance agreement with Stryker.
Robstown hosts its first Town Talk & Tea to build community connection
Robstown's first Town Talk & Tea brought residents and city leaders together to discuss emergency preparedness and local concerns. The meetings are scheduled for every first Wednesday at City Hall and will focus on a different department each month.
Souper Bowl fundraiser in Green Bay supports community shelter
Green Bay restaurants are donating a portion of soup sales this week to the New Community Shelter as part of a 13-year Souper Bowl fundraiser that helps fund the shelter's year-round meal program.
Actor Trevor Donovan to host fundraiser for Paws Place Dog Rescue
Actor Trevor Donovan will return to Wilmington on March 7 to host the Raise the Ruff Casino Night benefiting Paws Place, a no-kill shelter in Winnabow, and he will also appear as a sideline reporter for the Great American Rescue Bowl on February 8.
Study Yiddish in English for free at local library
Mequon-Thiensville’s Frank L. Weyenberg Library and the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center are offering a free series of discussions, films and music on Yiddish literature translated into English, with support and training from the Yiddish Book Center.
Puppy Bowl returns at Cape Coral Animal Shelter in Florida
Cape Coral Animal Shelter will host Puppy Bowl IV at 11 a.m. on Feb. 8 at 325 SW Second Ave. to raise awareness and support for young dogs; the free, public event will feature playful puppy activities and organizers say each participating puppy will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before adoption.
Betty Wold Johnson Foundation announces $250,000 grant to Women's Sports Foundation
The Betty Wold Johnson Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to the Women's Sports Foundation on National Girls & Women in Sports Day to support coaching programs and women in football; the gift follows a $1 million commitment to the Jets ECAC Women's Flag Football League.