After he lost his life-saving dog, Berkeley rallies to get teen with autism a new one

Ryan Lawrence’s dog Ian wasn’t just a companion; he could rescue Ryan when he has seizures. So losing him to cancer was crushing. Source: After he lost his life-saving dog, Berkeley rallies to get teen with autism a new one

Philanthropic teens ready to review grant applications

TURBOTVILLE — Each year, high school students from across the region — including in the Warrior Run School District — learn how nonprofit organizations operate. They take those lessons one Source: Philanthropic teens ready to review grant applications

What being a hospice volunteer taught me about death and life

When Anna Tims volunteered at a hospice, she learned, by helping patients in their final days, not to fear illness and death. Here, she writes movingly on her experience – and explains why dying matters Source: What being a hospice volunteer taught me about death and life