Wynnewood-Mobile Food Distribution with The Buckner Center
The Buckner Center 2006 Didsbury Circle, Dallas, TX, United StatesHosted by The Buckner Center, join fellow volunteers to help set up mobile food distribution for our South Dallas community. Each experience is critical in helping get healthy meals to families facing hunger. By volunteering through Buckner International, your unique skills and abilities can meet the needs of the vulnerable children, fragile families and single…
Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest
Amory Food and Events Hall (Seattle Center) Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, United StatesSeattle Center Festál presents Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest in partnership with Sundiata African American Cultural Association (SAACA). The festival focuses on intergenerational activities and promotion of traditional and contemporary African American heritage, showcasing local entertainment, photography, food merchants, historical exhibits, and more!
Christmas Unlimited: Operation Back to School
For a moment imagine you are a carpenter and show up on the job site with only a pencil and a hammer. You’re told to start framing a house — no nails, no saw, no square, no level. How can anyone expect you to do your job without the right materials? At the start of…
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: The Miracle League of the Triangle
Fred Smith Company Field (near Living Arts College) 3011 Queensland Rd., Raleigh, NC, United StatesIn 2004, after watching a television program about the national Miracle League, local businessmen Robin Rose and Tony Withers were inspired to establish the Miracle League of the Triangle. The goal was simple–provide children with special needs the opportunity to play America’s favorite pastime. Their hope was to have 40 children and at least 100…
Timely and Adaptive Strategies to Optimize Suicide Prevention Interventions
Therapeutic interventions are now being applied in ways that may enhance timely and tailored strategies to address suicide risk. This approach requires ready access to end-user data that informs proactive intervention strategies. This webinar will consider 1) which data sources are best equipped to inform intervention strategies, 2) which intervention aspects should involve tailoring strategies…
Día de Muertos, Where the Past Is Present
National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W 19th Street, Chicago, United StatesSince the Mesoamerican era, in what is now Mexico, the emphasis on death was an integral part of the culture. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, Catholic religious rites were mixed with the worldview of the native peoples, which gave way to the celebration of departed loved ones. On November 1, known on the Catholic…
Gift Cards For Guns
Kinney Police Station 3550 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, United StatesThe Sacramento Police Department is offering gift cards for guns. You can trade in old or unused firearms at Kinney Police Station, 3550 Marysville Blvd. in Sacramento, in September, according to its post on X. “No questions asked. No identification required. No ammunition allowed,” the department said. According to the police department, there is a…
Violas House South Dallas Serves
South Point Market, 2839 S. Ervay Street, Dallas, TX, United StatesSouth Dallas Serves is a yearly community event held in the 75215 zip code. This event is designed to expose the community to over 40 non profit service organizations. Come out and serve with us as we take over the block one family at a time! Formed in 2008 as a “Maternity Home” to provide…
Equity in Health: A Brunch Conversation – Phoenix Chapter
606 N 4th Ave 606 N 4th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesBrunch while discussing pressing health equity issues, sharing of insights and connecting with others who are committed to advancing equity in our communities.
Advocating for your child with significant healthcare needs
Parents and guardians of children or young adults with significant health care needs bring a wealth of information to their health care team. Combining your personal knowledge with advocacy skills can help ensure that your child or young adult receives the best quality of care. This workshop will review using service plans (IHPs, IEPs, and…
Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago 5K
McCormick Place - Lakeside Center 2301 s. dr. martin luther king jr. drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Race to Cure Sarcoma (RTCS) is the premier run/walk series in the United States, focused on raising awareness, providing education, and research funds for sarcoma. Each year, the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) hosts more than (20) RTCS events across the country. We provide a unique space in the sarcoma community where patients, survivors, their friends,…
Boston Desegregation and Busing Initiative: What Happened in Boston’s Schools and Neighborhoods?
Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, United StatesCome learn about what happened in Boston's schools and neighborhoods and the legacy of desegregation and busing. SESSION 1: 10am-12pm - What happened in the school and neighorhods when Boston School Desegregation and Busing began? SESSION 2: 1pm-3pm - The Legacy of Desegregation and Busing: Success or Failure?