Milly’s benefit: Piles of donations for Log Street fire victims stuck in limbo

read more…: Milly’s benefit: Piles of donations for Log Street fire victims stuck in limbo

“The outpouring was amazing. We have so much stuff here. But I can’t find anyone who knows how to find the people from the apartments. I talked to the Red Cross, the mayor’s office, someone from the administration office of the fire department, I called Health and Human Services, the Welfare Department – everyone says the exact same thing: They have no idea where these people are,” said Griffin.

Online Fundraising: Helping teachers one request at a time

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Online fundraising sites are connecting educators with thousands of people who want to help them get what they need. Whether they’re looking for school supplies, technology, classroom furniture, or want to take their students on an incredible field trip, teachers now have several options for collecting cash donations.

After 13 years at war, US combat mission ends in Afghanistan

read more…: After 13 years at war, US combat mission ends in Afghanistan

For more than 13 years, ever since nearly 3,000 innocent lives were taken from us on 9/11, our nation has been at war in Afghanistan. Now, thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, our combat mission in Afghanistan is ending, and the longest war in American history is coming to a responsible conclusion. – President Obama

City Year: A partner in education with Manchester schools

read more…: City Year: A partner in education with Manchester schools

City Year corps members work in six of Manchester’s elementary schools – Bakersville, Beech Street, Gossler Park, McDonough, Parker-Varney and Wilson – providing support and mentorship to students. They work closely with children in academic subjects such as math, reading and writing, as well as encouraging attendance and social or emotional learning.

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