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Manassas, VA
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UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19
Nonprofits serving Northern Virginia and Culpeper can apply for UVA Community Health grants starting at $5,000, with online applications due Thursday, Nov. 19. According to UVA Community Health, applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, serve their communities and align with its mission. The organization awarded $297,000 to local groups last year to help improve access to care. Two grant categories are available. Healthy Spark Grants support work addressing priorities in the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), along with non-medical factors affecting health. These include econo…
Newark, NJ
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$1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity
A $1 million donation from RWJBarnabas Health will double a Newark program’s capacity to house people experiencing homelessness who need somewhere to recover after leaving a hospital. According to the health system, United Community Corporation (UCC) will expand its medical respite program from 10 to 20 residents. The investment will also provide a location better suited to people who use wheelchairs or have other physical limitations. The funding will help UCC maintain operations at its Roseville Avenue emergency shelter for at least three years. Its respite program offers temporary housin…
Ambler-Blue Bell, PA
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Autism Advocate Helps Train
Mccc
Police Cadets
A Malvern autism advocate is helping Montgomery County Community College police cadets understand how to communicate with people on the autism spectrum before entering the field. According to the college, Alex Mann, 26, addressed about 30 cadets at its Municipal Police Academy. Mann, who has Level 1 autism spectrum disorder, began his advocacy eight years ago and has visited more than 500 police departments across the country. Stephen Salera, the academy’s coordinator of public services training programs, has invited Mann to address each incoming cadet class twice annually since 2020. His h…
Holyoke, MA
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Holyoke Medical Center Names New Chief Of Hospital Medicine
Dr. Krishna Kafle has joined Holyoke Medical Center as chief of hospital medicine after a decade of practice at Baystate Medical Center. Kafle is board-certified in internal medicine and held a unit medical director position at Baystate for more than six years. He earned his medical degree at Nepal’s Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, and completed a residency at Coney Island Hospital in New York. “I am excited to join the dedicated, compassionate, and professional team at Holyoke Medical Center, which is committed to providing high-quality care to patients and continuously improv…
Brentwood, NY
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Free ‘Travelers’ Exhibition Opens In Brentwood Nov. 10
Sculpture, photography and animation will come together in “Travelers,” a free exhibition opening Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Suffolk County Community College’s Sagtikos Art Gallery in Brentwood. According to the college, the exhibition will remain on view through Jan. 25, 2027. The gallery is inside the Sagtikos Arts and Science Building at the Michael J. Grant Campus. An opening reception is scheduled for Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., with light refreshments. Featured artist Alex Yudzon will discuss his work in the gallery at 12:45 p.m. The event is open to everyone. The exhibition features mix…
Paramus, NJ
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Two Bergen Students Earn $1,000 Scholarships
Two Bergen Community College students have earned $1,000 scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an honor society for students attending colleges that award associate degrees. TianaMarie Allen, president of Bergen’s PTK chapter, was named a 2026 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Fellow PTK member Donia Eid received the 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar award. “We are incredibly proud of our students for consistently achieving high levels of success through their dedication to the Phi Theta Kappa hallmarks of scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship,” Bergen Assistant Director of P…
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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SUNY Orange Enrollment Climbs 6.3 Percent
SUNY Orange’s fall enrollment rose 6.3 percent to 4,674 students, with part-time learners accounting for a majority for the first time since 2003. According to the college, the increase represents its fourth straight fall of enrollment growth. The figures reflect a census taken after the semester’s first three weeks. Part-time students account for 51.5 percent of enrollment, following a 14.1 percent increase in that group. Enrollment among students 25 and older climbed 11.5 percent, while the number of continuing students increased 8 percent. Students ages 35 to 39 recorded the strongest gr…
Harrisburg, PA
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Pickleball Tournament Raises $5,311 For
Hacc
Students
A four-day pickleball tournament raised $5,311 to support scholarships and financial assistance for students at Harrisburg Area Community College. HACC partnered with 717 Pickleball to organize the 2026 HACC Pickleball Tournament benefiting the HACC Foundation. According to HACC, 113 players participated, competing on 68 doubles teams across men’s and women’s events. Of those players, 19 also entered singles competition. Divisions grouped competitors by their ages and skill levels. Participants joined sponsors and other supporters in contributing to the fundraising total. The competition a…
Galloway, NJ
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$25,000 Gift Supports Career Resources At Stockton
Stockton University students will have more resources to prepare for internships and jobs through a $25,000 donation from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation. According to the university, the funding will support Stockton’s Suit Closet, a professional headshot station, and programming covering leadership, professional development, and preparation for employment. The gift will help its Career Education and Development office expand existing offerings. The foundation presented the donation on Oct. 8 during the Fall Career and Internship Fair. Nearly 1,000 students attended, connecting with rep…
New Britain, CT
Your Community
$400,000 Grant Funds Student Support At Central Connecticut
A $400,000 grant is helping Central Connecticut State University provide academic support, career preparation and assistance with college expenses for participating second-year students. According to the university, the GEAR UP Connecticut funding supports individual coaching, academic assistance, referrals for tutoring and guidance on careers and campus services. Eligible students can also receive help buying required books and materials or taking courses during winter and summer sessions. GEAR UP, short for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a federal ini…
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