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Toledo City Council weighs cuts in funds for city's shelters
The BladeToledo City Council on Tuesday continued treading slowly toward its decision on how much federal money each homeless shelter in the city should receive -- a controversial topic for the second consecutive year. Council President Paula Hicks-Hudson said...Tags: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Family, Social Issues, Homelessness, Business Enterprises
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Decisions On Distributing Money To Newtown Victims On Hold
The Hartford CourantHearings on how to divide $7.7 million among 40 families affected by the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown have been postponed after questions were raised about whether more money should go those families. The hearings were scheduled...Tags: Justice System, Charity, Crime, Law and Justice, Sports, Judges
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United Way launches Healthy Food Week campaign
The Baltimore SunIn its first 15 months, the United Way of Central Maryland's Access to Healthy Food Initiative distributed more than 3.4 million pounds of groceries to low-income individuals and families, the organization said. But because spring and summer are slow...Tags: Baltimore County, Roland Park, Diets and Dieting, Human Interest
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Swine Flu, Renee Zellweger, George Clooney, John F. Kennedy, April Fools' Day
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Washington County Childhood Literacy Summit seeks to help lagging students
dona@herald-mail.comIn the year since the first Childhood Literacy Summit was held, there are more programs available in Washington County to boost children’s reading skills, and the numbers show they need the help. Across Maryland, 82 percent of kindergarten...Tags: Students, Science and Technology, Elementary Schools, Science, Teaching and Learning
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City to offer free breakfast, lunch to kids this summer
Children in poor Baltimore neighborhoods can get free meals this summer through an extension of the National School Lunch Program, city officials said Wednesday. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said the Summer Food Service Program, which is expected to...
Tags: Baltimore Housing, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Recipes, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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United Way of Washington County raises 97 percent of goal
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comThe United Way of Washington County held its campaign finale Thursday morning, announcing that the agency’s 2012 fund drive raised $1.69 million. That is 97 percent of the United Way’s goal of $1.75 million, said Executive Director Melissa...Tags: FirstEnergy Corp., Employees, Politics, Political Fundraising, Volvo
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Events highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
jscherder@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo -- A new report shows child abuse cases in the Ozarks is growing. According to Missouri Children's Division latest report in 2012, reported incidents of child abuse and neglect in Greene County increased to 4,046 - a 3% change from the...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Super Bowl XLVII, Child Abuse, National Football League, St. Louis
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Fund For Sandy Hook Responders Lags
The Hartford CourantMore than a month after legislators announced the establishment of a fund to help first responders to the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, just less than $22,000 has been donated by the private companies that pledged to sustain it. As of...Tags: West Haven, Health, Murder, Mental Health, Behavioral Conditions
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Newtown Charities Raise $20.4 Million, Reveal Plans For Cash
The Hartford CourantMore than 40 charitable groups, many formed following the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, have collected nearly $20.4 million since the Dec. 14 shooting, with about 15 percent of the money being distributed, the attorney general's office said...Tags: Justice System, Social Services, Murder, Adam Lanza, Shootings
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40 Sandy Hook Victims, Families To Share $4 Million From Primary Newtown Fund
The Hartford CourantFacing criticism for acting too slowly, the board overseeing the largest fund created after the Dec. 14 shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary school announced Tuesday that it will provide $4 million to 40 families affected by the massacre. The...Tags: Politics, Teachers, Teaching and Learning, Media Industry, Government
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Nearly $3M in community impact grants awarded by United Way
The United Way of Central Maryland will provide nearly $3 million in community grants intended to provide financial stability to families, quality education to children and healthy alternatives to individuals, the organization said this week. In all, 71...
Tags: Abusive Behavior, Harford County, AIDS, Poverty, American Red Cross
May 8, 2013
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May 7, 2013
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May 3, 2013
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May 1, 2013
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Apr 11, 2013
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Apr 12, 2013
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Apr 21, 2013
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Apr 16, 2013
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Apr 9, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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