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A San Antonio-based nonprofit, Ability Skateboarding, is breaking down barriers and bringing the thrill of skateboarding to children with mobility challenges. Through custom-designed adaptive skateboards, the organization has already impacted hundreds of young lives, fostering confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Key Takeaways Ability … [Read more...] about Rolling Dreams: Nonprofit Empowers Kids with Mobility Issues Through Adaptive Skateboards

A Lane County nonprofit, Sponsors Inc., is set to begin construction in 2026 on a new 52-unit affordable housing development named "The Coleman." This project aims to provide stable housing for individuals with criminal convictions, who often face significant barriers to renting traditional apartments. The development is a collaborative … [Read more...] about New Housing Development to Offer Second Chances for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Precious Stone, executive director of Community Homes 33, a nonprofit dedicated to housing those in need, experienced a devastating house fire that completely destroyed her home and displaced her family. The blaze, which also affected a neighbor's home, occurred on Wednesday night. Stone expressed gratitude that no one was harmed but acknowledged … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Leader Devastated After Fire Destroys Home, Highlights Resilience

A local nonprofit organization, Health Over Wealth Benson, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Benson and its Planning and Zoning Commission. The lawsuit challenges the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) granted to Aluminum Dynamics, Inc., which would allow for the construction of a large-scale aluminum casting facility. Key … [Read more...] about Benson Nonprofit Sues City Over Controversial Aluminum Casting Facility Approval

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the city of Rainsville, Alabama, following allegations that it discriminated against a Christian addiction recovery nonprofit. The probe will examine whether the city's denial of a rezoning exemption for Total Recovery Ministries (TRM) violated federal laws, including the Americans … [Read more...] about DOJ Investigates Rainsville, Alabama, Over Alleged Discrimination Against Christian Nonprofit

A nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting immigrants is facing serious accusations of wage theft and retaliatory practices against its employees. A former staff member has come forward, alleging that the organization failed to pay workers their rightful wages and denied them legally mandated meal breaks during their shifts. Key Takeaways A … [Read more...] about Immigration Nonprofit Faces Allegations of Wage Theft and Retaliation

A Durham-based nonprofit organization and its leadership are under scrutiny after allegations surfaced that employees across several states were not paid for their work. The president of CJF America, Kristen Picot, now faces criminal charges over payment issues, with investigations ongoing by both state and local authorities. Key … [Read more...] about Durham Nonprofit President Faces Criminal Charges Over Unpaid Wages

Jay Collins, Florida’s new Lieutenant Governor and a former state senator, is facing questions over his role in a nonprofit organization that was awarded $16 million in state disaster relief contracts during his time in the Senate. The timing of these contracts and Collins' leadership at the nonprofit has sparked concerns about potential conflicts … [Read more...] about Florida Lt. Governor’s Senate Tenure Scrutinized Over Nonprofit’s State Contracts

A key nonprofit that has long facilitated collaboration and research in the Arctic is closing its doors at the end of this month, after losing its main source of federal funding. The decision is expected to disrupt the network of scientists studying crucial issues in the rapidly changing Arctic region. Key Takeaways The Arctic Research Consortium … [Read more...] about Arctic Academic Collaboration Faces Crisis as Key Nonprofit Shuts Down