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When food banks were first introduced to the public back in the 1980s, the idea was to provide much-needed but temporary assistance during recessionary times. And they were originally set up to provide short-term relief to those who had lost their jobs due to the recession.
The role of the community food bank has since grown and evolved to become a permanent fixture in today’s society. Recent research reveals that as of today, more than 3,000 food banks and community agencies come together to serve the most vulnerable. Last year those in need made 1.1 million visits to these organizations in one month alone, according to the
Congresswoman s Mother s Day campaign pushes to get COVID shots in arms across metro Detroit
Health officials are seeing a sharp decline in people showing up to get their vaccinations. Recently, in 20 Michigan counties â particularly rural communities â people were just not showing up for their vaccination appointments. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said he d be surprised if we get 50 percent of Michigan s population vaccinated. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan with Detroit s numbers lagging behind says he s making it as easy as possible, even offering $50 to people outside of Detroit who will drive someone in the city to get vaccinated.
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Canadian doctor Samantha Nutt had big plans for 2020, hoping to raise more than $1-million extra to expand her relief work in war-torn countries.
Dr. Nutt runs a charity called War Child and, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, she’d organized a series of fundraising events, including a gala concert featuring Sting, Lyle Lovett and Sarah McLachlan. The extra money was going to bolster War Child’s award-winning programs, which help about 600,000 people in places such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Sudan.