Some who have been staying at city-run shelters have found other alternatives with host families. Others are still working to come up with a plan. DENVER, Colorado — About two weeks ago, the city of Denver instated a rule that only allows migrants seeking asylum 14-day stays in city-run shelters. The rule goes into effect Monday, January 23rd. For those hoping to stay in Denver, the city says it is working to provide alternative options through host families, faith-based organizations, non-profits and other avenues to find more stable housing. Despite the rule, the city of Denver says migrants will not…
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Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children board member Michael Rolek, center, presented academic achievement awards to Seton Hall Prep’s Liam Toohey, left, and Hudson Catholic’s Omari Moore during the SFIC’s 19th Annual High School Hoopfest at Roselle Catholic High School on Jan. 7. ROSELLE/WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children’s (SFIC) 19th Annual High School Hoopfest raised over $100,000 to fund partial tuition assistance scholarships for underprivileged students attending Archdiocese of Newark schools. This year’s Hoopfest was held in the Roselle Catholic High School gym on Jan. 7, with more than 750 spectators cheering on teams from seven…
Spectra CU President/CEO Kristen Shultz accepts her LUMINARIES award for DEI – Organization. Kristen Shultz, president/CEO of the $588 million Spectra Credit Union in Alexandria, Va., has spent nearly five years in her leadership position developing and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts both internally and externally. Internally, she’s created an incredibly diverse executive team. Externally, she’s taken on the immense task of tackling a set of expansive DEI marketing goals. During a ceremony in November, her credit union was recognized as the winner of the CU Times 2022 LUMINARIES award for DEI – Organization. One of the many…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A 9-year-old Wylie East Elementary student has read over three million words in only half of a school year, something his third-grade reading teacher said she has never seen a student this age do before. Abilene’s top 10 viral stories of 2022 When you walk into the school’s library, you will see a lot of different children’s books, but you will also most likely see 9-year-old Graham McLean, who has read almost all of them. This has really helped Graham in his third-grade reading class, where they are keeping track of how much each student read. His teacher, Stephanie Roberts, is encouraging students to reach one million words by the end of the school year. “We…
Canada’s men had a rough start at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Friday, beaten 34-5 by South Africa with Shilton van Wyk scoring three tries for the Blitzboks.South Africa recorded 29 straight points en route to the win.South Africa arrived in New Zealand second in the overall standings after three events on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series compared to 13th for Canada, which faced No. 8 Argentina and No. 12 Spain later Friday in Pool D play.Argentina downed Spain 20-5.Selvyn Davids, Christie Grobbelaar and Shaun Williams also scored tries for South Africa, which led 19-5 at the half.…
Captain Phil Berna scored Canada’s lone try. The ninth-ranked Canadian women face No. 1 Australia, No. 4 France and No. 10 Japan in Pool B play in New Zealand.South Africa struck early after Canada was penalized at the breakdown following the opening kickoff. The Blitzboks opted for a scrum and van Wyk raced down the blindside for the try.Canada responded with a fine team try set up by a linebreak from Matt Oworu, who fed Thomas Isherwood to keep the play alive. Berna capped off the stylish attack to tie it at 5-5.It was all South Africa after that. Davids…
HUDSON VALLEY, NY — As the U.S. healthcare system tightens services in the wake of the COVID pandemic, the Open Door Family Medical Centers is widening its patient care to offer “wrap around” coordination.It’s a contrast. According to a new report by industry analyst McKinsey & Company called “The gathering storm: The uncertain future of US healthcare,” care could become even less affordable and accessible and more disjointed. Handling U.S. healthcare can be a problem for any patient, but particularly those who are immigrants, have minimal or no medical insurance, speak little English, or have not seen a doctor in…
The most glamorous night of the year is back as Martin House Children’s Hospice’s Glitter Ball returns this May.The black-tie ball, sponsored by HARIBO, takes place on Friday 5th May from 7pm at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate, and will be hosted by Your Harrogate’s Nick Hancock.Beckie Wynne, Director of Income Generation said:“We’re delighted the Martin House Glitter Ball is returning to the gorgeous Rudding Park this year, and we can’t wait to welcome our guests back for a night of fine dining and entertainment.”The event includes an elegant champagne reception, three-course dinner, live and online auctions with top prizes…
NEW YORK, NY — The first month of 2023 is nearing its conclusion and there is plenty to do in New York City this weekend.From multiple celebrations of the Chinese New Year to a half marathon in Central Park, there are lots of options around the city in the coming days.Here is a variety of events you can check out this week across the city.Saturday Lunar New Year Plant Tour: Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with a plant tour through the Steinhardt Conservatory.There will be Asian fruits and plants associated…
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 20, 2023There is something quite wonderful about walking into a bookstore, engaging with all the possibilities in front of you, eventually making a choice and coming home with a brand-new book. But there is something also wonderful about picking up a used book, a book that has already been loved, given love and now offers an entirely different experience to a new reader. There is just something about a used book and this weekend is where you will find thousands of them. The Jewish Community Center’s biannual Used Book Sale returns Jan. 29…