Philanthropy helps Penn State and Penn Staters to impact the world

READING, Pa. — When sisters and Penn State Berks graduates Nicol Varona Cancelmo, class of 2013, and Cory Varona-Corniel, class of 2011, were growing up in the Dominican Republic, they hated their curly hair, and they spent years fighting it with chemical straightening. As adults, though, they came to embrace its natural texture, and they…

Volunteering 101: Ways to share time, talent with community

As the schoolyear starts and new community members settle in, soldiers and family members often seek opportunities to take advantage of what Fort Leavenworth offers. The installation hosts various events to enjoy and organizations to join, many of which provide the option to serve as a volunteer. The following is a guide to volunteering on…

Local church and residents make a difference in town

Approximately 80 black bags of rubbish were collected and 32 potholes were filled during the clean-up. Connexions Church held a Connexions Cares Clean my Streets and Pothole Patrol campaign on Saturday, July 16 which saw 59 residents come together to clean the streets and fix potholes. One of the organisers, Wendy De Klerk said approximately…

MOMS Club of Centerville giving back to the community

It’s just one way the members of the MOMS Club of Centerville are both creating a sense of community and giving back to the community in which they live. CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — If you head to the Little Free Libraries at several parks in the Centerville Washington Park District, you’ll find them fully stocked…