57+ min ago (917+ words) Like all friends, the Friends of Grace nonprofit smooths out the rough edges of life. The San Jose group accomplishes this through a combination of classes, community and hot, healthy meals " a program known as Grace Art & Wellness that's held six days a week at the city-owned Northside Community Center. "Breakfast and lunch aren't just meals " they're a point of entry into healing and connection," said Shawna Scarpitti, president of the nonprofit. She noted that more than 12,000 meals were served in 2024 to hundreds of people who have found or were referred to Friends of Grace. Many members have developmental disabilities or are experiencing mental health challenges. For others, they're coping with the loss of a job, housing or family " or the loneliness and isolation that can come with aging. "We want to decrease the stigma and focus on the individual,…...

57+ min ago (919+ words) Like all friends, the Friends of Grace nonprofit smooths out the rough edges of life. The San Jose group accomplishes this through a combination of classes, community and hot, healthy meals " a program known as Grace Art & Wellness that's held six days a week at the city-owned Northside Community Center. "Breakfast and lunch aren't just meals " they're a point of entry into healing and connection," said Shawna Scarpitti, president of the nonprofit. She noted that more than 12,000 meals were served in 2024 to hundreds of people who have found or were referred to Friends of Grace. Many members have developmental disabilities or are experiencing mental health challenges. For others, they're coping with the loss of a job, housing or family " or the loneliness and isolation that can come with aging. "We want to decrease the stigma and focus on the individual,…...

57+ min ago (362+ words) Organisers of a Christmas toy appeal are urging people to donate to the project if they are able to, so they can give gifts to thousands of children living in extreme hardship in north and east London. The Hackney Local Buyers Club is running its 12th annual appeal, but fear donations will drop due to increased pressures on household budgets. This year, the project aims to provide new gifts to children living in the boroughs of Hackney and Haringey, which are among the most deprived in England. Organisers say the appeal also helps support independent businesses in the area, as any money donated will be spent with local traders. The gifts are distributed by local councils, usually to children in care or those in temporary accommodation. Jenna Fansa, co-founder of the Winter Toy Appeal said she originally set it up because…...

57+ min ago (663+ words) The appeal reaches up to 5,000 children living in hardship each year Organisers of a Christmas toy appeal are urging people to donate to the project if they are able to, so they can give gifts to thousands of children living in extreme hardship in north and east London. The Hackney Local Buyers Club is running its 12th annual appeal, but fear donations will drop due to increased pressures on household budgets. This year, the project aims to provide new gifts to children living in the boroughs of Hackney and Haringey, which are among the most deprived in England. Organisers say the appeal also helps support independent businesses in the area, as any money donated will be spent with local traders. The gifts are distributed by local councils, usually to children in care or those in temporary accommodation. Jenna Fansa, co-founder of…...

57+ min ago (1155+ words) For some Omaha families, an unexpected doctor bill or costly car repair could leave them facing eviction or utility shutoff." Anna Tapley, a 75-year-old grandmother, raising granddaughter Shardy. This picture ran in The World-Herald on Dec. 4, 1996. The Zinn family. This picture ran in The World-Herald on Nov. 21, 1995. Jessica Toney in November 1994. A fifth and sixth grade class at Karen Western Elementary School collected 13,000 pennies for Goodfellows in December 1994. From left to right are Jeff Viola, April Basile and Heather Juntunen. Dennis Burr, age 4, in December 1992. Westside Middle School collected $2,015.50 for Goodfellows. Student Council President Jeremy Tworek presents the gift to Terry Ausenbaugh of The World-Herald on Dec. 23, 1991. This donation from the "Boys on the Road" came in 10 envelopes in December 1991. Goodfellows officials said they don't know how the donation got into the World-Herald building. Tessie pictured in December 1991. "I just…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (23+ words) Reading about Yaacov's marriages to Leah and Rachel is an appropriate time to recall some of the duties incumbent upon Jewish husbands....

3+ hour, 57+ min ago (60+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. In 1966, I couldn't quite perceive the changes about to rock our world. My mother was a different matter. The greatest day of my life happened when I was five....

3+ hour, 57+ min ago (307+ words) The Lackawanna County sheriff's deputies will again ensure local children have a great holiday season by hosting a toy drive benefiting the Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement. New, unwrapped toys and monetary donations will be accepted by deputies and TWCPCE staff during the Lackawanna Winter Market on Courthouse Square, 200 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Look for the sheriff's office transport van near the main entrance to the courthouse on North Washington Avenue. Raffle basket chances will also be available. TWCPCE will distribute [] The Lackawanna County sheriff's deputies will again ensure local children have a great holiday season by hosting a toy drive benefiting the Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement. New, unwrapped toys and monetary donations will be accepted by deputies and TWCPCE staff during the Lackawanna Winter Market on Courthouse Square, 200 N. Washington…...

4+ hour, 23+ min ago (693+ words) LOWELL "Thanksgiving leftovers are competing for space in the fridge and the holiday shopping push is upon us, which means the Sun Santa Fund is also back for 2025. Lowell Sun Charities was established by The Sun in 1947 with a basic mission to support local charitable causes. In 1988 the charity identified a persistent need among many families in Greater Lowell: Many" were struggling to provide Christmas gifts for their children and to put a holiday meal on their table. It was then that Lowell Sun Charities founded the Sun Santa Fund. Now in its 37th year, Sun Santa's mission of helping families during the holiday season continues with more than $2 million raised to support local families, and the need now may be about as great as it has ever been. Last year's Sun Santa Fund season helped 1,144 families in Greater Lowell get…...

6+ hour, 38+ min ago (38+ words) Hunter Sowards profiles Boy Scout Troop 2, who are once again helping keep the Santa Monica community in the holiday spirit at their Christmas Tree lot. Boy Scout troop rings in Christmas season at Santa Monica tree lot...