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Tourism Leaders Say Visitors Boost Texas Economies Without Straining Local Services
Kathleen Davis of Destinations Texas explains how visitor spending, funded by hotel occupancy taxes, supports local economies without burdening reside...

Buda Mayor Details Downtown Revival and Long-Term Growth Strategy
Buda Mayor Lee Urbanovsky explains how consistent development policies and regional collaboration transformed downtown Buda from a ghost town into a w...

Sisterdale Fire Chief Predicts Volunteer Firefighting Renaissance
Chief Brian Reilly argues that rural volunteer fire departments can thrive by rejecting the career-service model and rebuilding around community membe...

Self-Managed HOA Leverages Software to Coordinate Wildfire Evacuation
East Hatchet Ranch's use of HOA Start to rapidly communicate during the Aspen Acres Fire highlights how self-managed communities can rely on integrate...

Long Beach Scouting Gala to Honor Community Leaders and Fund Youth Programs
The Long Beach Area Council, Scouting America will host its 2nd annual KAW High Tea Gala on November 8, 2026, honoring nine distinguished community le...

6 Stones Fall Blitz Unites Community to Repair Homes and Strengthen Neighborhoods
The 6 Stones Community Powered Revitalization Fall Blitz brought together volunteers, businesses, churches, and local governments to provide exterior ...

CCRC Leader Tia Boatman Patterson Named 2026 Advocate of the Year as Two Financed Developments Win Honors
Tia Boatman Patterson, President and CEO of California Community Reinvestment Corporation, has been named 2026 Advocate of the Year by the Southern Ca...

Michael Gabelli Scholarship Opens Applications to Support Future Public Service Leaders
The Michael Gabelli Scholarship for Public Servants is now accepting applications for a $2,500 award, aiming to support students committed to careers ...

Paid Internships Open Career Paths for Underserved Young Adults in Santa Cruz County
A new program offering more than 10 paid internships with local organizations aims to remove financial barriers and build career pathways for young ad...

Gwinnett County's FORKVIEW Sellout Shows How Cross-Sector Partnerships Can Turn Subsidies into Sustainable Homeownership
The completion of FORKVIEW, a 21-home development in Gwinnett County, demonstrates how collaboration between a nonprofit developer, private builder, a...

CAHEC's 2025 ESG Impact Report Highlights $75 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation and Community Investment
CAHEC's fourth annual ESG Impact Report details significant progress in affordable housing, community investment, and sustainability across the Southe...

Georgia Accounting Community Raises $363,000 to Fight Hunger, Providing 1.45 Million Meals
Georgia's accounting professionals raised $363,162.91 in the 2026 Georgia Accounting Food Fight, providing 1,452,652 meals for food-insecure residents...

UGI Utilities Joins Allentown Housing Fair to Offer One-Stop Utility Assistance
UGI Utilities' participation in the Utility Wellness and Housing Fair provides Allentown residents with integrated access to housing and utility assis...

CAHEC Youth Leadership Initiative Delivers Books, Supplies, and Summer Camp to Nearly 300 Youth
CAHEC's 2026 Youth Leadership Initiative provided books, school supplies, and 330 weeks of discounted summer camp to youth from low-income families, h...

Flag Elite 2027 Winter Youth Basketball League Opens Registration, Offering Championship Game at Phoenix Suns' Arena
Unlocked Potential has opened registration for its Flag Elite 2027 Winter Youth Basketball League, giving Northern Arizona youth a chance to develop s...

American Heart Association Grants $1.1M to Boost CPR Training and Cardiac Emergency Plans in 30 States
The American Heart Association has awarded over $1.1 million in grants to implement Cardiac Emergency Response Plans at 185 sites across 30 states, ai...

Twin Cities Interfaith Celebration Links National Parents' Day and International Day of Peace, Emphasizing Peace Begins in the Family
An interfaith gathering in the Twin Cities honored local parents and families while connecting National Parents' Day and the International Day of Peac...

The Way of the Holy Grail Brings Cultural Cycle to Seven Municipalities of Teruel
The Way of the Holy Grail Cultural Association is organizing a cultural cycle in seven Teruel municipalities from September 11 to 19, 2026, to promote...

CAHEC New Markets Allocates $40 Million to Boost Education, Housing, and Healthcare in Underserved Communities
CAHEC New Markets has provided $40 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocation to three projects in Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina, expanding...

Colorado Rural Health Center Honors Rio Grande Hospital and Clinics During Safety Net Clinic Week
The Colorado Rural Health Center celebrated Safety Net Clinic Week by honoring Rio Grande Hospital and Clinics, highlighting the critical role of safe...

Military Spouse Advocacy Network Extends Partnership with University of Notre Dame for Leadership Programs
The Military Spouse Advocacy Network renews its collaboration with the University of Notre Dame for 2026-2027, offering free virtual leadership course...

Mission Driven Bank Fund and National Bankers Association Discuss Strategies for Community Bank Growth
The Mission Driven Bank Fund partnered with the National Bankers Association in a webinar to discuss how strategic capital, technical services, and im...

Donald Deibler Urges Communities to Bolster Youth Sports Participation
Donald Deibler calls for greater community support of local youth sports, citing declining participation rates and the need to provide young people wi...

Flood the Food Banks Drive Collects Thousands of Pounds for Middlesex County Pantries
A countywide food drive organized by The Flood Law Firm and Middlesex United Way collected 2,500-3,000 pounds of food for 13 local food pantries, high...

California CDFI Completes First-Ever Securitization of Tax-Exempt Loans, Boosts Lending Capacity by $124.1 Million
California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC) becomes the first CDFI to securitize tax-exempt loans on the public municipal market, adding $114...

Church of Scientology of Sacramento Sponsors Social Programs at Robla Community Park's National Night Out Celebration
The Church of Scientology of Sacramento and volunteers distributed educational materials on drug prevention, human rights, and moral values to over 30...

Volunteer Ministers Launch Disaster Preparedness Initiative in Tulsa with Community Leaders and Cultural Celebration
The Volunteer Ministers launched a disaster preparedness initiative in Tulsa, uniting community leaders and cultural performances to emphasize emergen...

Peace Rides LA: A Grassroots Movement for Healing and Unity Expands Nationwide
The United in Peace Foundation's Peace Rides, which bring communities together to combat violence and foster healing, have grown from Los Angeles into...

Atlanta Community Food Bank Welcomes New Board Members to Bolster Fight Against Hunger
The Atlanta Community Food Bank announces new Governing and Advisory Board members for Fiscal Year 2027, bringing expertise to address food insecurity...

ICNA Relief's Back2School Program Unites Communities Nationwide to Prepare Students for Success
ICNA Relief's Back2School Program distributes 30,000+ backpacks nationwide, highlighting the power of community collaboration to ensure students start...

South Los Angeles Motorcade Honors Eric Washington and Calls for Community Peace
Nearly 100 participants gathered in South Los Angeles for a memorial motorcade honoring Eric Washington, who was killed while trying to de-escalate a ...

Elizabeth Welcome Station Receives Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award for Revitalization
The Elizabeth Welcome Station, a newly opened cultural gateway, has been recognized with the Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award for its exempla...

Hong Wei Liao and Botrich Inc. Support CYFA Youth Education Event Focused on Leadership and University Readiness
Hong Wei Liao and Botrich Inc. partnered with the Canada Youth Funding Association to host an event preparing students for university admissions and l...

New Data Reveals Widespread Food Insecurity in Georgia, Especially in Rural Areas
Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study shows that in 2024, 1 in 6 Georgians experienced food insecurity, with rural counties facing the highest rate...

Arthur Deibler Urges Small Businesses to Build Community Connections
Entrepreneur Arthur Deibler emphasizes that small businesses should prioritize creating welcoming environments where relationships and community ties ...

XGirls Launches AI-Powered Community Platform to Empower Asian Women
XGirls introduces an AI-enhanced online community for Asian women, offering personalized event discovery, networking, and resources to support persona...

Phoenix Latin Community Children Learn Moral Principles Through The Way to Happiness Workshop
A two-day workshop at the Church of Scientology of Phoenix taught children from the Latin community practical moral principles using The Way to Happin...

Valencia by FivePoint Offers Summer Living with Community Focus and New Homes
Valencia by FivePoint highlights its location, top-ranked schools, new homes with energy efficiency, and extensive community amenities that foster con...

Ron Sturgeon Donates Kennedale's First Dog Park, Sturgeon Bark Park
Ron Sturgeon's donation of Sturgeon Bark Park provides Kennedale with its first dedicated dog park, offering a safe space for pets and a community gat...

Club Honduras International Hosts Inaugural Event Celebrating Indigenous Women in Los Angeles
Club Honduras International held its first event outside Honduras in Los Angeles, honoring Indigenous women and promoting cultural heritage, with awar...

Passion Church Opens New Winston-Salem Location, Broadening Options for Triad Residents
Passion Church, a non-denominational Christian church, has opened a permanent location in Winston-Salem, NC, expanding access to a Bible-believing, fa...

Peace Rides Motorcycle Group Unites Community in Healing After Tragedy
A grandfather joins the Peace Rides in South Central Los Angeles to honor his grandson killed by gunfire, promoting peace through community engagement...

CAHEC Honors Five Recipients at 2026 Partners Conference for Contributions to Affordable Housing
CAHEC recognized five individuals and organizations at its annual Partners Conference for their significant impact on affordable housing and community...

Colombia Nonprofit Embeds Mental Health Support Into Community Empowerment Framework
Centro de Transformacion Integral launches a structured community development initiative in Colombia that integrates mental health support with holist...

CAHEC Appoints Corine Sheridan to Board of Directors, Bolstering Affordable Housing Expertise
CAHEC welcomes Corine Sheridan, a veteran with over 40 years in affordable housing finance, to its Board of Directors to strengthen strategic leadersh...

Tomball Mayor Lori Quinn Discusses City's Strategic Growth and Heritage on The Building Texas Show
Mayor Lori Klein Quinn highlights Tomball's intentional growth, award-winning livability, and strong community heritage in an interview that underscor...


