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Women of the Moose assist student Submitted story Pictured are Tammy Dunham, Jr. Grad., Summer Routt, Secretary/Treasurer, Rebecca Strahler, Sr. Regent, Amya Dudley, Kathy Hildreth, Recorder, and Mary Dean, Jr. Regent. Submitted photo Amya Dudley submitted a proposal to the Urbana Chaper 698 Women of the Moose to assist her with her Global STEM Academy project titled “Take Action.” The group of women accepted her proposal and provided financial and product support for “Period Poverty.” Many disadvantaged women world wide are in desperate need of quality feminine hygiene products. This young woman identified a need, and took action. She choose to make an impact on the local level, where she felt an immediate need could be addressed. All items were donated to the Caring Kitchen in Urbana. ....
Baha’i Faith members donate to Caring Kitchen Submitted photo Members of the Baha’i Faith from Champaign and Clark counties deliver 40 bags of personal items to the Caring Kitchen on Feb. 26. The contents of each bag are tailored to the specific needs of a man, woman, boy or girl. Donations include handmade blankets for infants. The bags contain basic items, including socks, soap, a toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo, comb and, for children, coloring books, crayons and a small toy or stuffed animal. A donation also was made to the Backpack Program, a partnership between the Caring Kitchen and Urbana Schools. ....
Urbana Youth Center to open for first time Thursday afternoon By Brenda Burns - Managing Editor Previously a book storage area of the old library building, new paint. decor and an abundance of electrical outlets have combined to make the room into a study and homework assistance space. The room will be overseen by an adult who can help youths find resources for enhancing their studies. Andrew Grimm | Andrew Grimm Photography Justin T. Weller, executive director and lead project manager of the Urbana Youth Center, explains the various resources of the center while standing in the “Hangout” area. Staff photo ....
Pioneer Electric employees donate to 6 food pantries Submitted story PIQUA As a part of Pioneer’s ongoing commitment to its member-consumers, Pioneer is also committed to the communities it serves. Employees of Pioneer Electric Cooperative recently donated $2,000 to six local food pantries serving Champaign, Miami and Shelby counties. Through Pioneer’s employee-driven fundraising initiative, Powering Possibilities, which began in 2018, employees coordinated and participated in various fundraising raffles, competitions and events throughout the year. Employees voted to donate funds raised in 2020 to local food pantries. The donation will benefit individuals and families who reside in or around the communities Pioneer serves. ....