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…
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Farm to table: NE Ohio nonprofit works to positively change the way we think about food
Ben Bebenroth and Steven Baker work each day to better connect students with nutrient-dense foods you can grow on your own at home. BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — A local non-profit is working to make you think differently about exactly what and how you eat each day. Spice Field Kitchen is changing the way children and adults connect with…
‘He still has a smile’: Community comes together for Smiths Falls teen undergoing cancer treatment
When a Smiths Falls resident needs support, the community answers the call. That’s exactly what is happening for the Stanistreet family. The youngest, Aaron, was recently diagnosed with acute leukemia, and while he’s currently staying at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) with his family by his side, a move to Toronto’s SickKids hospital…
This Menomonee Falls woman is honored as an Unsung Hero after years of giving to her community
Family and community is everything to Menomonee Falls’ Unsung Hero Cecelia Valentine, from taking care of her family to years of volunteerism. Welcome to the Valentine house, or, as Cecelia Valentine calls it, “the Geekdom.” A Lego castle accompanied by a fire-breathing dragon sits in the window, decor chosen when her youngest son was in elementary…
A WA town’s proactive approach to mental health care starts on the street
Social worker Erin Von Fempe is an employee of the Mount Vernon Police Department, but carries no gun or police department trappings aside from a radio. MOUNT VERNON — Driving down a featureless street in Mount Vernon, Erin von Fempe spots someone she recognizes. A man in his 30s with a brown beard and red…
Seguin Walmart gives back to local non-profits in celebration of grand re-opening
(Seguin) — The Seguin Walmart store’s recent re grand opening event was more than just about celebrating the box store giant. It was also about recognizing not only its role in the community but its commitment to those who help make lives better for their customers and their families. As part of opening its doors…
Sherwood Police Officer turns a parking violation into a thoughtful donation
A traffic violation in Sherwood, turned into a sweet surprise for the driver and her son. SHERWOOD, Ark. – A traffic violation in Sherwood, turned into a sweet surprise for the driver and her son. Sherwood Police Officer, Matthew Rodriguez, said he pulled over the mom Wednesday outside of Academy Sports. The two were in…
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…