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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: 411-420Amarillo Children's Home receives $40,000 grant for new van
Parkhill awarded Amarillo Children's Home a $40,000 grant to purchase a 12-passenger van that will transport children to school, therapy, medical and dental appointments, family visits, and extracurricular activities.
Grand Rapids opens new $19.7M Martin Luther King Park Lodge.
A nearly 25,000-square-foot Martin Luther King Park Lodge in Grand Rapids will open Feb. 21 and includes a full-size gym, fitness classes and a 3,500-square-foot rentable event space; the $19.7 million project was funded by local millage, grants and federal ARPA funds.
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards grant to Fayetteville Fire Department
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded the Fayetteville Fire Department a $39,967 grant to purchase vehicle extrication equipment, and the grant is part of the Foundation's more than $105 million in awards since 2005.
Salinas celebrates opening of the new Hebbron Family Center
Officials and residents gathered for the Hebbron Family Center grand opening in Salinas; the 7,500-square-foot facility was rebuilt after the original was demolished and the $14.6 million project used state, federal and local funding.
Tulare opens new $10.5M outdoor sports complex with eight soccer fields
Tulare City School District opened a $10.5 million Outdoor Education Complex at 2890 S. Foster Dr. featuring eight soccer fields across 26 acres and supporting facilities; a ribbon-cutting took place Jan. 27.
River View senior revives grandfather's dream to restore schoolhouse
River View High senior Brylie Wine is restoring a one-room schoolhouse on school property as her senior project with help from her grandfather, retired FFA adviser Jim Rich. Work is planned to begin when the weather warms, and Walhonding Valley Farmers is providing funding.
Visit Shanghai launches Super Spring Festival to showcase intangible cultural heritage.
Shanghai has launched "Visit Shanghai: Super Spring Festival," a citywide campaign featuring intangible cultural heritage activities centered at Yuyuan Garden; during the festival 60 major attractions will offer half-price admission.
Colorado Springs volunteer opportunities list begins Feb. 3
A list of Colorado Springs-area nonprofit volunteer opportunities is published beginning Feb. 3, with contact details and websites for local organizations.
US soldier, spouse recognized for quick thinking on Japanese city street
A U.S. soldier and an Army spouse were praised by Sagamihara police after they stopped traffic and moved a pajama-clad preschooler to safety; the child was returned to his family the same day.
Shane is a joyful teenager who loves life.
Shane is a friendly, active teenager who enjoys outdoor activities like horseback riding, running and swimming, and the article notes he also likes community events and indoor pastimes such as using an iPad and listening to music.