GENUINE GOOD / SECTION
Place-based progress with region and state always visible.
7 released stories in this mix.
communitiesOn September 26, volunteers across the country will restore trails, remove litter, plant native species and help care for public places close to home.
FIRST REPORTED · United States
communitiesUniversity Heights is inviting residents of every age to help strangers, support local needs and keep the kindness moving on September 11.
FIRST REPORTED · University Heights, Ohio
communityAt a Clarksburg VA medical center, 138 volunteers have logged more than 157,800 lifetime hours helping Veterans reach appointments, find companionship and feel at home.
FIRST REPORTED · Clarksburg, West Virginia
communityLa Semilla opened with solar power, gardens, water storage and space where residents can cool down, charge devices and prepare together for emergencies.
FIRST REPORTED · San Ysidro, California
communitiesThe honored work ranges from benefit access and public-health outreach to civic education, economic research and support for people experiencing homelessness.
FIRST REPORTED · Guilford County, North Carolina
local-winsThe Canopy Initiative coordinated nonprofits, public agencies and people with lived experience—and built a stronger local system for the work still ahead.
FIRST REPORTED · Clarksville, Tennessee
communitiesA federal program is accepting applications for locally shaped strategic planning or deep-dive technical assistance, with possible support funding for selected participants.
FIRST REPORTED · United States and U.S. territories / Nationwide