Tag #Community Service

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Oberursel's "Kunsttäter": 25 Years of Art Therapy for Juvenile Offenders

For 25 years, Oberursel's "Kunsttäter" (Art Offenders) program has offered artistic rehabilitation to nearly 1,000 juvenile offenders, primarily males aged 14-21, fulfilling court-mandated community service hours through art creation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Volunteerism combats senior isolation in nursing homes

Paul Falkowski, inspired by a 1986 experience, founded Community 360 in 1994, a nonprofit connecting volunteers with isolated nursing home residents for one-on-one visits, expanding nationally to address loneliness and advocating for volunteerism as essential to quality care.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Driver Reviver Sites in Australia Decline by 27 Percent

Australia's Driver Reviver program, offering free refreshments and respite to drivers, has seen a 27.3 percent drop in operational sites since its peak, falling from approximately 220 to 160, due to factors including urban growth, road upgrades, and fewer volunteers.

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Good Health and Well-being
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States Sue Trump Administration Over AmeriCorps Dismantling

Twenty-two states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over the dismantling of AmeriCorps, alleging illegal cuts to the agency's \$557 million budget and the termination of hundreds of millions of dollars in grants for state and community projects; the White House cited \$40 million in improper pay...

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No Poverty
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Nottinghamshire Flood Wardens Face Abuse from Drivers Ignoring Road Closures

Flood wardens in Nottinghamshire, England, are facing verbal and physical abuse from frustrated drivers ignoring road closures during flooding, despite their efforts to protect communities and property.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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MBE Awarded for Dementia Care Campaign in Football

Penelope Watson, wife of former footballer Dave Watson, received an MBE for her campaign advocating for better dementia care in football, including establishing memory clubs and working with the family of Jeff Astle, who died from a degenerative brain condition; other Nottinghamshire residents also ...

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WA Prison Work Program Under Scrutiny After Guinea Pig Incident

A report reveals Western Australia's Section 95 prison work release program, operating since 1998 across five locations, faces criticism due to low pay ($8/day) and a recent incident where prisoners ate guinea pigs, despite providing 12,000 hours of valuable community service last year and having hi...

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Reduced Inequality
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Maryland Diaper Bank Alleviates Family Need

Volunteers at the Greater D.C. Diaper Bank in Silver Spring, Maryland, bundled 2,000 diapers during one session to aid families struggling to afford this basic necessity, improving their daily lives and fostering a sense of community among volunteers.

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No Poverty
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BGU Leads Israel's Post-October 7th Recovery

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is spearheading Israel's post-October 7th recovery through education, research (particularly desert-focused), Negev development, and community service, showcased in a May 7th, 2025 virtual event, "Remarkable Resilience.

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Quality Education
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China Explores Time Banks to Address Eldercare Challenges

China faces a rapidly aging population (22% over 60 by end 2024), prompting the government to develop a comprehensive eldercare system by 2029, including home-based care and community support, while exploring supplemental models like time banks, already successful in some countries.

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Reduced Inequality
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Welsh Rugby Legend Sir Gerald Davies Knighted

Welsh rugby legend Gerald Davies received a knighthood in the New Year Honours for services to rugby union and charity, alongside other Welsh recipients including a Paralympian, a doctor, and a St John Ambulance volunteer.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Philadelphia Soup Kitchens Employ Contrasting Thanksgiving Strategies

On Thanksgiving, Philadelphia's St. Francis Inn had excess volunteers while serving a smaller-than-usual crowd due to other available meal options, unlike The People's Kitchen, which served meals the day before to maximize volunteer contributions and resource utilization throughout the year.

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Zero Hunger

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