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NGO Reporters Without Borders rejects ‘anti-China’ tag, expresses concern for health of jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai
Hong Kong Free Press
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August 15, 2025
Press freedom NGO Reporters Without Borders has hit back at accusations of being “anti-China” by Beijing-backed media outlets and a pro-establishment press union. It defended its stance that media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s national security trial...
CoBank Funds Aid Southern Maryland Hunger Relief Via SMECO
The Southern Maryland Chronicle
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August 15, 2025
HUGHESVILLE, Md. — Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative recently distributed $12,000 in matching funds from CoBank to four organizations focused on Southern Maryland hunger relief and community support. Each group received $3,000 to aid their...
How a Guilford County non-profit is helping alleviate soaring back to school costs for teachers
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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August 16, 2025
The first day of school in Guilford County is Monday, Aug. 25.Across the state, North Carolina teachers and families are spending record amounts of money on supplies to prepare.But there is a warehouse along Pomona Drive in Guilford County where...
Support women candidates—minister
The Nation Malawi
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August 15, 2025
Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare Jean Sendeza has called on political parties to support and encourage aspiring female candidates to campaign vigorously for the September 16 General Elections. She was speaking in...
PM Modi hails RSS as ‘world’s biggest NGO’ on its 100th year during Independence Day address
The Hindu Business Line
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August 15, 2025
On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the “world’s biggest NGO” while celebrating its centenary year. | Photo Credit: DD/ANI Video grab Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday...
2 support centres for sex workers in Vancouver close, one permanently
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 15, 2025
Two support centres for sex workers in Vancouver have closed due to a lack of funding, causing concern among the sex work community and its supporters. The PACE Society has permanently closed after operating for over 30 years, and the WISH Drop-in...
S.A.F.E. Inc. recognizes 46 women for ongoing support, including WTVA anchor
WTVA 9 News - Mississippi
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A non-profit organization that aids victims of domestic violence recognized 46 women on Friday in Tupelo. TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A non-profit organization that aids victims of domestic violence recognized 46 women on Friday in Tupelo. S.A.F.E....
Working Fur Kids | Rady Children's Hospital Working Fur Kids give-a-thon to support Resident Canine Therapy program
CBS 8 San Diego - California
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Thank you to the San Diego community for the generous donations. The program is close to its goal, but help is still needed. SAN DIEGO — Last summer, CBS 8 asked the community to open their hearts—and their wallets—to help bring full-time therapy...
Syracuse man charged with filing false bankruptcy petitions against officials and non-profit
Empire State Today - New York
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August 14, 2025
John A. Sarcone III, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York | Department of JusticeJohn A. Sarcone III, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York | Department of Justice A Syracuse man has been arrested and charged with...
Friends of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve hold New River Friends Fest to support the NRGNPP
WOAY 4 - West Virginia
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August 15, 2025
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Staff and funding cuts have come to many federal agencies, and the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is no exception. Cuts like this are not necessarily new, but they do emphasize the importance of non-profit...
Our Blood Institute urges more donations amid shortage
KXII - Texas
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August 15, 2025
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Our Blood Institute (OBI) is a non-profit blood center that lends a hand in saving lives with blood donations. Official Jonathon Timms, account consultant for OBI, shares the reality of how few people donate blood. “Only 3%...
Milwaukee nonprofit that helps pet owners damaged by flooding
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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A place that usually helps others needs help itself. Items like pet food, dog treats, and cat litter were damaged or destroyed by the recent flooding in southeastern Wisconsin. Now, the Milwaukee non-profit is trying to pick up the pieces to...
Tiftarea Community Food Bank needs donations to continue combating food insecurity in the area
WALB - Georgia
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August 15, 2025
WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream. TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) -The Tiftarea Community Food Bank needs donations in order to continue feeding those in the Tift County area who are...
Ma Matow Sakow Community Planting Day taking place this weekend
Leduc Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer
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August 15, 2025
Partners and volunteers will plant 2,000 white spruce trees to kick off the Ma Matow Sakow Healing Forest Don't miss being a part of the Ma Matow Sakow Community Planting Day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Anyone can stop in and lend a hand - or a shovel -...
Rose-Hulman students looking for community input on capstone projects
WIBQ - Indiana
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August 15, 2025
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Rose-Hulman’s Mechanical Engineering Department is looking for community-based projects that senior students can work on for their capstone projects. The school is seeking meaningful ways for students to contribute...
Young Volunteer Supports NOAA
South Dade News Leader - Florida
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Those who boat, dive, fish, and participate in other similar activities or sports in the 4,539 square miles of waters stretching from south of Miami, all the way through the Florida Keys, enjoy a unique ecosystem that is home to more than 6,000...
Community News 08.14.25
Rockland County Times - New York
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August 15, 2025
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, August 14th – Wednesday, August 20th Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! TAPPAN: Tappan Free Library, The Brutalist (R) Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America...
Clarksville Police K9 Saban to get donation of bullet and stab protective body armor
Clarksville Now - Tennessee
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August 15, 2025
Clarksville Police Department, TN, K9 Saban will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. By Scott W. Beaubien Clarksville Police DepartmentAugust 15, 2025...
Himachal Pradesh CM announces Rs 100 crore for disaster relief, Rs 3,000 crore for mitigation project
The Economic Times
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August 15, 2025
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unfurled the national flag during a state-level Independence Day celebration at Sarkaghat in Mandi district on Friday. On the occasion, Sukhu announced the release of an additional Rs 100 crore to provide...
Zachary Ship found Blind Baseball and a mission in the blind and low-vision community
Fansided
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August 15, 2025
For Zachary Ship, an autoimmune reaction that entered his central nervous system during a family vacation that eventually caused him to go legally blind was just another obstacle to overcome. Ship, now 32 and two years removed from his diagnosis,...