More than 50 years after Charles Foster quietly became the first Black student to join The Citadel Corps of Cadets, the military school that once tried to understate his contributions has honored both Foster and Joseph Shine, The Citadel’s first two African American cadets.
Nonprofits open doors as heat exacerbates dangers for people without homes
Doctors, advocates worry those who are malnourished, unprotected are at greater risk as heat wave comes to the Metro Share Updated: 6:55 PM CDT Jul 26, 2021
Nonprofits open doors as heat exacerbates dangers for people without homes
Doctors, advocates worry those who are malnourished, unprotected are at greater risk as heat wave comes to the Metro Share Updated: 6:55 PM CDT Jul 26, 2021
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Show Transcript JOSE: AS THE SUN KEEPS RISING, BLANCA MEJIA AND THE TEAM AT GENERATION DIAMOND DO THEIR BEST TO KEEP THEIR CLIENTS CO.OL THEY LIKE TO STAY TWO, THERE HOURS, AND WE DON’T MIND, BECAUSE I KNOW IT IS TOO HOT OUTSIDE. JOSE: MEJIA, THE NONPROFI’S FOUNDER, SAYS THE FANS RUN ALL DAY, ANDHE S MAY BRING IN MORE LATER THIS WK.EE IT’S MUCH BETTER TO BE INSIDE THAN OUTSIDE, SO WHAT WE TRY TO DO IS MAKE SURE THEY ARE OK, THEY TAKE TURNS. JOSE: MEJIA SAYS A LOT OF
Posted By: chrismaslen February 11, 2021 @ 3:30 pm Local News, News
The Salvation Army’s Downtown Koch Center and Corps Community Centers in Wichita will be available during the cold weather.
With the cold snap hitting Kansas through the weekend, The Salvation Army will operating “warming centers” during designated days and operating hours for the remainder of the winter.
Downtown Koch Center (350 N. Market, access the Main Lobby Area) Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
(East Wichita) Citadel Corps (1739 S. Elpyco, Fellowship Hall) Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm
(West Wichita) West Orchard (1910 S. Everest, Main Lobby Area) Monday through Friday 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm
Drop off letters to Santa by noon Thursday
The elves at La Mesa Community Services are still taking letters to Santa. Drop your letter off at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, by noon Thursday. Make the occasion even more festive by taking an “elfie” and tagging the agency at #FalalaLaMesa.
Free Christmas meals available to go
The Salvation Army will distribute a complete hot Christmas meal at three sites around the county. Meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 11 a.m. Friday, Christmas Day. Children will also receive a Christmas stocking with toys and snacks. Meals will be available at the Centre City Corps, 825 Seventh Ave., San Diego; Citadel Corps, 4170 Balboa Ave., San Diego; and at the El Cajon Red Shield Center, 1025 E. Main St., El Cajon.