Committee approves bill allowing counties and municipalities to deposit funds with credit unions Senate Bill 247, which clarifies that county and local governments may deposit funds with credit unions (including federal credit unions) without joining them, was advanced after testimony from credit-union representatives arguing the change will increase competition and help underserved communities. The committee released the bill by roll-call vote.

Delaware's Senate Bill 247 is set to empower local governments by allowing them to deposit public funds with credit unions, fostering competition and expanding access to capital for underserved communities.

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UMS students empower Ranau coffee farmers through waste-to-income programme RANAU (April 17): A group of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students has successfully empowered the coffee farming community in Kampung Toboh Lama through the Singgah Kopi ROOTS (Rural Outreach for Origin, Training & Sustainability) Programme, which focuses on sustainable community development through coffee waste-based innovation. The programme involved 32 coffee farmers who are members of Koperasi Agro Ranau Berhad, seven UMS student facilitators, two representatives from the UMS Centre for Career Development and Entrepreneurship (CEDeC), four industry representatives from social enterprises, and members of the University-Community Social Enterprise (UCSE) Programme Evaluation Committee. Through a “waste-to-income” approach, participants were introduced to […]

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Roanoke City Public Schools opens Community Empowerment Center as part of district equity plan Roanoke City Public Schools officials celebrated the opening of a Community Empowerment Center and said the district’s completed Equity and Action Plan has increased access to services; staff said the center has already helped more than 300 families with enrollment and resources.

Roanoke City Public Schools just opened a groundbreaking Community Empowerment Center, already helping over 300 families access vital resources and navigate school enrollment!

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Indigenous Peoples: A Snapshot of Challenges and Resilience in 10 Facts Indigenous peoples around the world have been facing many challenges for centuries. They are often marginalised, displaced, and their rights are not respected. Here are 10 key facts about the state of Indigenous peoples today.

Learn 10 eye-opening insights into the resilience and challenges of indigenous communities in our blog post: www.audiopedia.foundation/indigenous_p... #CommunityEmpowerment

Senate education panel hears pleas for stable funding, structural changes to Alaska Native Language Center University leaders, ANLC faculty and elders told the Senate Education Committee that recent internal reallocations and short-term funding threaten research, publications and teacher-training at the Alaska Native Language Center and urged the legislature to ensure predictable, hard funding and clearer statutory authority.

The future of the Alaska Native Language Center hangs in the balance as leaders sound the alarm over funding cuts and staffing challenges that threaten vital research and community programs.

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Max Hidalgo is turning air into safe drinking water with his Yawa device 💧
A reminder that innovation can bring clean water to communities that need it most.

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Adelanto wins $2 million CalVIP grant; city to partner with Source Global on RISE violence-prevention program Adelanto officials announced a $2 million CalVIP award and introduced the RISE project, a public–private E3P3 partnership intended to provide trauma-informed, wraparound services to youth and families. Presenters said the grant is a reimbursement award and the program aims to reach roughly 850 residents over three years.

Adelanto secures a groundbreaking $2 million grant aimed at disrupting violence and empowering families through innovative community programs!

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Final session of CRN’s Community Empowerment Series: Property & Asset Management with Eleazar Vazquez, April 15–16. Learn key skills for managing subsidized housing.
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Panel adopts bill to make literacy teams permanent; 10-1 committee vote Senate Bill 13 38 would make literacy teams permanent rather than pilot; sponsor Representative Caldwell said the bill makes literacy teams permanent, and the committee reported it 'do pass' with a 10-1 vote after a brief clarifying question about whether the bill adds coaches.

Oklahoma's Senate has voted overwhelmingly to make literacy teams a permanent fixture, leaving many to wonder about the future of coaching positions!

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☢️IMSPARK: A Pacific Free of Nuclear Risks☢️

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☢️IMSPARK: A Pacific Free of Nuclear Risks☢️

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Researchers unveil updated Alaska Energy Data Gateway, flag missing heat and producer data Presenters from the Alaska Center for Energy and Power and the Institute of Social and Economic Research briefed the Alaska Legislature on the Alaska Energy Data Gateway, a legislatively funded public portal that centralizes community and grid-level energy data; they said the tool improves access but still lacks comprehensive heat-use and independent-producer capacity datasets.

The newly updated Alaska Energy Data Gateway aims to revolutionize access to community energy data, but critical gaps in heat consumption and producer capacity data still remain.

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Audiopedia Foundation and CARPHA Join Forces to Strengthen Public Health Education in the Caribbean The Audiopedia Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), a regional public health agency that coordinates the collective efforts of its twenty-six Member States to promote and protect the health and well-being of the Caribbean people. Established in 2011, CARPHA has been at the forefront of public health initiatives in the region, providing evidence-based policy recommendations, technical assistance, and research support.

Learn how Audiopedia Foundation and CARPHA are transforming public health education in the Caribbean in our blog post: www.audiopedia.foundation/audiopedia_f... #CommunityEmpowerment

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How to Bring Audiopedia to Your Community: A Step-by-Step Guide Empowering communities with vital knowledge is now more accessible than ever with Audiopedia. Whether you're an individual or an organization, you can quickly and easily provide your community with life-changing information through various Audiopedia content access methods. This article will guide you through the different ways you can access and disseminate Audiopedia content, so you can start making a difference today.

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Scholarships open doors to opportunity and long-term success. Investing in education empowers communities and shapes brighter futures. 🎓🌟 #ScholarshipProgram #CommunityEmpowerment #EducationForAll

🏦IMSPARK: Development Finance That Works for Communities First 🏦

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Around the World in 80 waves with Yvettte Cave In the latest episode of the We Surf podcast, Kwame dives deep into a conversation with Yvette Cave, a passionate surfer and founder of Wave Wahinis. Yvette shares her unique journey into surfing, the creation of a supportive community for female surfers, and her quest to address representation in the sport. Yvette was awarded the Churchill Fellowship, allowing her to travel and study surf culture globally in the hope to extend it to the UK. Her journey extends from New York to California, Hawaii, and Australia, and finally to India and Sri Lanka. She aims to explore how different cultures engage with surfing and advocate for greater inclusivity. Sound Bites "Surfing is about learning to listen""Surf like a girl, powered by love""The ocean has given me my husband" The WeSurf Podcast is recorded by WTF Studios and is produced and distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Podcast Network. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Surfing and Its Cultural Significance 01:54 Yvette's Journey into Surfing 04:47 The Formation of Wave Wahinis 07:32 Exploring the Churchill Fellowship 09:52 Representation in Surfing 12:53 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence in Surfing 15:28 The Impact of Surfing on Personal Lives 18:21 The Ocean as a Connector 21:10 Future Aspirations and Goals in Surfing 24:05 The Power of Surfing and Community 26:53 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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Melissa Elliott sworn in as Henderson City's first Black female mayor Melissa Elliott was sworn in as mayor at the Henderson City Council's organizational meeting on Dec. 11, 2023; new councilmembers took their oaths, a Mayor Pro Tem was appointed, and outgoing members offered remarks of gratitude and advice.

Melissa Elliott made history on Dec. 11, 2023, as Henderson City's first Black female mayor, leading a new council dedicated to nurturing local youth and community growth.

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JoshWay founder tells committee his nonprofit grew from a personal tragedy and seeks funding to secure a community hub David Robertson, founder and executive director of JoshWay, described programs—Joshua Bridge leadership curriculum, digital diet workshops, a Joshua Lab at 913 North Hampton Street—and said the group has served 300+ families in pilot work; he asked the committee for operational support to secure the building and scale services.

After the tragic loss of his brother to fentanyl, David Robertson founded JoshWay to ensure no young person feels invisible, offering vital life skills and digital literacy programs to empower the next generation.

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Tribal CSBG plan is the application and road map; tribes must submit to receive funding ACF speakers told tribal grant administrators the CSBG Tribal Plan is both the application for funding and a program roadmap, due Sept. 1 each year; presenters reviewed required attachments, SF‑424 filing, a 5% administration cap, and coordination with other federal programs.

The CSBG Tribal Plan isn't just a funding application—it's a vital roadmap for tribes to combat poverty and empower their communities.

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Indigenous Peoples: A Snapshot of Challenges and Resilience in 10 Facts Indigenous peoples around the world have been facing many challenges for centuries. They are often marginalised, displaced, and their rights are not respected. Here are 10 key facts about the state of Indigenous peoples today.

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