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fromFuncheap
23 hours ago

Dolores Park Micro-Litter Clean Up & Outside Lands Ticket Giveaway (SF)

Join us on July 12th for a Micro-Litter Clean Up at Dolores Park, and stand a chance to win tickets to Outside Lands 2025! Wear headphones and love the grass for an hour to enter the raffle.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Volunteering has brought me great joyand connection | Letters

Every Saturday evening, we meet on a video call for an hour. We play games, tell stories, create wild and wonderful things, dance and do 90s pop karaoke (badly, in my case). We laugh a lot.
Mental health
#nonprofits
#community
Remote teams
fromNZ Herald
4 months ago

'Digital nomads': Campaign opens to attract remote workers to Gisborne

Freelancers moving to Gisborne appreciate the culture, community, and remote work opportunities it offers.
Books
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

An old dairy barn is transformed into a book lover's paradise

Reading holds immense transformative power, as emphasized by Janis Amodeo.
The Book Barn is a community-driven organization supporting literacy and charitable efforts through book donations.
Remote teams
fromNZ Herald
4 months ago

'Digital nomads': Campaign opens to attract remote workers to Gisborne

Freelancers moving to Gisborne appreciate the culture, community, and remote work opportunities it offers.
Books
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

An old dairy barn is transformed into a book lover's paradise

Reading holds immense transformative power, as emphasized by Janis Amodeo.
The Book Barn is a community-driven organization supporting literacy and charitable efforts through book donations.
#community-engagement
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

#humanitarian-aid
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
UK news

'Due to drones, we were in range of everything' - Clare man who worked as emergency medic in Ukraine qualifies as doctor in UL

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
UK news

'Due to drones, we were in range of everything' - Clare man who worked as emergency medic in Ukraine qualifies as doctor in UL

#community-service
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

'Iftar on The Go' Brings Brooklyn's Muslim Community Together During Ramadan

The Muslim American Society volunteers distribute meals during Ramadan to support community members breaking their fast.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Presidio Forest Stewards at Brooks Reforestation

Engage in urban forestry and tree stewardship in the Presidio through hands-on volunteer activities.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

'Iftar on The Go' Brings Brooklyn's Muslim Community Together During Ramadan

The Muslim American Society volunteers distribute meals during Ramadan to support community members breaking their fast.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Presidio Forest Stewards at Brooks Reforestation

Engage in urban forestry and tree stewardship in the Presidio through hands-on volunteer activities.
#networking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's not quite what I had in mind entering my eighth decade': the London librarian of Lesbos

"It's not quite what I had in mind entering my eighth decade but it's a new challenge and I'm loving it most of the time, although some days it's exhausting."
London politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Nearly 800 Volunteers Help Install the 30th Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco is the only city in the world with a giant triangle over its Pride festivities. It's a huge reminder and warning of what can happen when hatred can become law.
NYC LGBT
#retirement
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

3 Make-or-Break Questions Every Soon-to-Be Retiree Should Face

Successful retirement involves finding purpose, pursuing meaningful activities, and maintaining social connections.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

3 Make-or-Break Questions Every Soon-to-Be Retiree Should Face

Successful retirement involves finding purpose, pursuing meaningful activities, and maintaining social connections.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Bayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Silver Terrace Playground)

Volunteering events in Bayview focus on community cleanups with opportunities to socialize afterwards.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

The 'everyday heroes' celebrated at Lewisham's biggest ever community awards

This year, we recognized those who have made a notable impact across various sectors, celebrating contributions that reflect the compassion and resilience of Lewisham's community.
London politics
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Winner's cheese wheel served up to rough sleepers

Ava Sender Logan donated her Double Gloucester cheese prize from a race to help the homeless and displaced individuals.
fromCogito, Ergo Sumana
1 month ago

Congratulating Leonard for his Community Service Award

He's not a boastful guy. When he writes about these decades of work it's usually to share lessons that others might find useful...
Online Community Development
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Miss Manners: I was furious about being poked on the airplane

Poking one's seat mate is not allowed, Miss Manners will agree. However, while she realizes how difficult it is on airplanes these days to locate space for all of one's body parts.
Relationships
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Amateur archaeologists unearth winged goddess at Hadrian's Wall

A Roman relief of the goddess of victory was discovered by volunteers at Vindolanda near Hadrian's Wall.
#wildlife-rescue
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Youth experience in Britain on a charity worker visa | Brief letters

The current youth experience program allows non-EU citizens to apply for a one-year, non-renewable charity worker visa, enhancing the UK’s volunteer landscape.
UK news
#community-support
#ethics
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Earth Day 2025 at the Presidio (Volunteer Day)

Celebrate Earth Day by participating in ecosystem management activities at Golden Gate Bridge's Battery East.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Seats open on Cupertino's Teen Commission

Cupertino is opening applications for five vacancies on the city's Teen Commission, encouraging local teens to participate by applying before the May 9 deadline.
Mission District
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A summer fling turned into a 3-year long-distance relationship. I moved to Armenia to finally be with my girlfriend, and I have no regrets.

"Our long-distance relationship, which began in 2020, transformed into a challenging yet rewarding adventure as I moved to Armenia to join my partner."
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

For Tina Louise, Escape, Finally, From Gilligan's Island'

Ms. Louise does not like to talk about the television show that made her a household name. She has no desire to revisit the years between 1964 and 1967, when she was marooned with six oddballs and a trunk full of slinky, sequined gowns.
Television
Online Community Development
fromNew Relic
3 months ago

Empowering Employees to Make a Difference: Insights from Our Global Impact Challenge

The Global Impact Challenge successfully engaged over 50% of employees, resulting in nearly $70,000 donated to various community causes.
OMG science
fromEarth911
3 months ago

How Many Butts? Estimating Your Cigarette Waste Cleanup Impact

Cigarette butts are the most littered item globally and their cleanup can be turned into an engaging challenge.
Fundraising
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

This Program Recycles Cans Left Along Mardi Gras Parade Routes in New Orleans and Donates the Proceeds to Charity-and Visitors Can Volunteer

Recycle Dat! enables Mardi Gras attendees to contribute positively by recycling cans and supporting local charities.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

City seeks volunteers to help with new project to make enslaved New Yorkers historical records public | amNewYork

New York City will publicly transcribe historical records of enslaved individuals, promoting accessibility and awareness of their legacy.
Volunteers are needed to assist in transcribing these important historical documents.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Holidays in hell: summer camp with Russia's forgotten children

The author volunteered at a Russian orphanage for a decade, with the first visit leaving a lasting impression of the children's neglect and surprising talents.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

You can't ban compassion': helping stray cats is illegal in much of Australia but for some, it's worth the risk

Sarah's apartment serves as a sanctuary for stray cats, highlighting the urgent issue of feline overpopulation in Australia.
fromRoughMaps
4 months ago

20 Cheaper Ways To See The World Better Than An All-Inclusive Resort - RoughMaps

House swapping allows travelers to trade homes, providing authentic experiences and significant savings on accommodation costs while exploring a new location.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Jesse Eisenberg reveals why he's 'most comfortable' living in Indiana after leaving 'unstable' Hollywood

I was painting walls and fixing garbage disposals and it was like - it was the first time I had, like, a real job.
Miscellaneous
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 months ago

Will Santa Clara County's homeless count be accurate? - San Jose Spotlight

"As the day starts and people start moving around, it becomes harder to make contact with people. So I think it's just a learning experience for everyone."
Miscellaneous
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