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In North Carolina, five nonprofit groups are receiving a much-needed financial boost to help them with projects aimed at enhancing people s financial well-being. From expanding affordable housing to promoting financial education and improving people s access to resources, the Coastal Carolina Credit Union Foundation is giving $78,000 in grants to five organizations. One is Housing for New Hope in Durham. .
A volunteer fair is encouraging older Oregonians to get involved in their communities and fight social isolation, which became pervasive during the pandemic. The Community Volunteer Fair will take place in Medford June 23. Cassie Rose, executive director of the Community Volunteer Network, which is hosting the event for folks age 55 and older, said they are hoping to draw people back into the volunteer space. .
To fight such pressing issues as housing shortages and increasing crime rates in cities across the country, many of the nation s mayors are taking the time to collaborate on ways to address problems and make their cities better. From small towns to large urban areas, 185 mayors just attended the 91st U.S. Conference of Mayors. .
The nomination process is open for a prestigious award handed out to volunteers in Oregon each year. The Andrus Award for Community Service award is named after AARP founder, Doctor Ethel Percy Andrus. AARP Oregon will select a person or couple age 50 or older, who performs services without pay in their communities. .