For 18-year-old Emily Dunson, philanthropy is a family heritage. “My grandmothers were big philanthropists in their community and it’s been a family tradition,” she said this morning after winning the Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Greater Polk Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. “Giving back and helping out and that’s been a big part […]
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Grad Student’s Penny Bracelets for Trafficking Awareness Have Taken Off
A Southeastern University graduate student came up with an idea of a bracelet with a penny – something thought of as worthless – to symbolize human trafficking and raise money to help its victims. Her idea has taken off.
Posted inActivism, Schools
Valleyview Mom’s Recess Petition Prompts School Board Workshop
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Posted inActivism, People
Meet Alan H. Turner II, the Social-Media-Savvy New Chief at United Way of Central Florida
Source: Polk Life
Posted inActivism, Neighborhoods
First Baptist Church Program Feeds Memorial Blvd. Neighbors
Source: The Ledger
Posted inActivism, City Hall
Request to Move Confederate Memorial Gets No Action
A resident’s request to move a 1910 monument to Confederate soldiers from the center of Munn Park to a historic museum received no support from the City Commission. Here is a recording of today’s 17-minute discussion, some key quotes and social media commentary:
Posted inA & E, Activism
Local Earthdance Festival Ties into Global Event
The light show you might see just off I-4 near Kathleen Road this weekend belongs to Earthdance Florida, a local event that’s part of a global network of peace festivals.