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Community groups helped shield youth from gun crimes. US funding cuts have put them at risk again
Most days, Fredrick Womack and his team can be found scattered throughout Jackson, Mississippi, talking to groups of young Black men and teens – whether they’re working, which bills need to be paid at home and if any brewing conflicts are at risk...

Kōparepare wines commits to donating 100% of sales to non-profit
From Friday 6th – Monday 9th June, Kōparepare wines has committed to donating 100% from online sales* to LegaSea, a non-profit organisation committed to restoring the health of New Zealand’s marine environment. The campaign is part of a wider...

NGO umbrella body cuts roles and moves offices in restructure
Bond, the UK umbrella body for international development organisations, has reduced its staff headcount and moved offices as part of a restructure in order to “ensure long-term financial sustainability”. The body, which has over 350 organisational...
"Are You A Covert White Supremacist?" Fireworks Erupt In DOGE Hearing Exposing NGO Funding, Taxpayer "Theft"
In a fiery House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) hearing on June 4, 2025, titled “Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild,” Republican lawmakers exposed the “gold bars thrown off the Titanic,” alleging the Biden...

Columbus Foundation awards $2 million grant to Community Shelter Board
The Columbus Foundation has awarded the Community Shelter Board a $2 million grant, one of the largest philanthropic gifts ever donated to the organization. The shelter board is the non-profit organization that works to prevent homelessness and...

Gather Literary Society aims to build inclusive literary community
A new non-profit organization is bringing inclusive, community-driven literary programming to the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. The Gather Literary Society, officially incorporated in February, focuses on improving access to diverse books and building...

Hearing examines NGO use of federal funds under scrutiny
James Comer U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district | Official U.S. House HeadshotJames Comer U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor...

Subcommittee investigates NGO use of taxpayer funds for political agendas
U.S. Rep. James Comer representing Kentucky's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. James Comer representing Kentucky's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot The Subcommittee on Delivering on...

EDITORIAL – This World Environment Day, Support Earth.Org’s Non-Profit Climate Journalism
Earth.Org reaches hundreds of thousands of people every month across the world. But few readers know our platform is managed singlehandedly by one Editor and powered by hundreds of volunteer Contributing Writers. Our readers’ support is crucial in...

India News | J-K: Indian Army Organise Gujjar-Bakerwal Mela in Anantnag
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8 (ANI): The Indian Army with support from an NGO, M3M Foundation, organised the Gujjar-Bakerwal Mela at Aishmuqam in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, aimed at supporting the nomadic community ahead of...

Judge orders Trump admin to provide due process to some migrants deported to El Salvador
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to provide hundreds of migrants sent to CECOT, a maximum-security terrorism confinement center in El Salvador, habeas relief, ordering the government to provide the individuals an...

Catholic Charities Seeks Community Support Amid Federal Funding Cuts (sponsored)
With the anticipated sunset of key federal funding on June 30, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) faces a projected $1.5 million budget shortfall. To help bridge the gap and maintain essential services amid growing demand, the region’s...
Signs Of A Thriving Community
If you don’t have a child in elementary school, you might be wondering about the purple and gold “Keep Our 7 Neighborhood Elementary Schools” yard signs. The Preserve Lakewood Schools yard signs are a sign of a thriving community where parents,...

More than $1 million in grant funding awards to multiple community organizations
Over a million dollars in city grant funding has been put towards helping non-profit organizations create more inclusive, accessible and welcoming spaces. The $1.2 million in funding came from the City of Lethbridge’s Make-Your-Mark and Community...

COMMUNITY DIGEST: June 3, 2025
Greater Hazleton Area Greater Hazleton Area Polonaise Society meeting: 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. Hazleton Elks Lodge, 635 E Broad St., Hazleton. Plans for the annual scholarship picnic will be discussed. Food and beverages will be available for...
SC court backs volunteer housing advocates program
SUMMARY SC Supreme Court authorizes volunteer housing advocates Program helps low-income tenants facing eviction Advocates provide legal info under attorney supervision Similar justice worker models active in multiple states By Teri Saylor Last...

New group opens dedicated to supporting men’s mental health
Man Down, a non-profit company, was established to provide men with a safe, judgment-free space in which they can share their experiences without stigma and find support from others. Primarily, this support is provided through fortnightly meetings...

Stellenbosch students initiate organ donation project
Students from Stellenbosch University have initiated a project at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town to assist in making organ donation more effective. Launching the NGO, Save Seven, what started as a small project has turned into a fully-fledged...

‘It’s my second family’: Opening Doors celebrates supporting over 6,000 families experiencing homelessness
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Ebony Jenkins is one of more than 6,000 women whose lives are changed after receiving continuing care offered by Opening Doors. “You can’t do things on your own, especially coming out of drug addiction or abusive...
Hungary delays vote on ‘foreign-funded’ NGO, media law
Hungary’s ruling party on Wednesday said it was delaying next week’s vote on a law that would allow the government to sanction “foreign-funded” NGOs and media that has drawn protests. Critics consider the bill “on transparency in public life” as...