Plainfield, IL|News|
1st Student Representative Appointed To CAPE
The junior hopes to help bridge communication between students and adults, ensuring concerns are heard and meaningful change can take place.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Good Deeds
Celebrating acts of kindness in communities across the country.
Port Jefferson, NY|Neighbor News|
Blood Drive Held in Honor of Edna Louise Spear Elementary Student
Blood Drive Held in Honor of Edna Louise Spear Elementary Student
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Wrestlers Will Put Headlock On Cancer At Benefit Show In Nutley
IWF Wrestling will bring back its annual benefit show for a 30th year. Here’s what to expect this spring.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Garden City Students Rally For Global Cause At Badminton Tournament
A charity tournament raised more than $800 for World Central Kitchen.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|Neighbor News|
Oakland University student launches ‘Caring with Keys’ to bring live music to senior living communities
Volunteers sit down at a facility’s piano and perform for residents, creating moments of joy through live music and conversation
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Easter Food Drive In The Caldwells: Hams, Turkeys Needed
Organizers are also accepting non-perishable, unexpired food and supermarket gift cards.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
UMass Chan Awarded $800K For ALS Research
The funding is meant to accelerate research into the disease.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Girl Scouts Hope Cookie Castle In Toms River Wins Medieval Times Trip
A troop of Girl Scouts from Toms River is seeking the public's votes to win a trip to Medieval Times.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
'It's Such A Relief': LI Family Celebrates Return Of Lost Cat
The Ruiz family lost Socks, their beloved feral house cat, after January's blizzard. This week, the family says she has returned home.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
Application Period Open For Scholarship In Name Of Patchogue U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy
It awards $2,500 to a future high school senior, current college, or trade school attendee, memorial scholarship foundation says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon FD Honors Women Firefighters For Women's History Month
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department said more than 150 women have served the department since its founding in 1943.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|Neighbor News|
Ellington Farmers Market Launches Community Fundraising Campaign to Expand Access to Fresh Food
Community Donations Will Unlock Matching Funds to Help Provide Fresh, Local Food for Families and Seniors in Need
Dianne Trueb, Community Contributor
East Meadow, NY|Neighbor News|
Uniondale Superintendent Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil Receives AASA Humanitarian Award
Superintendent Honored for Exceptional Work to Mentor and Support Women and Underrepresented Groups in Public Schools
Southington, CT|News|
TONIGHT: Southington Rotary Seeks Volunteers For ‘Bags of Hope’ Event For Children Entering Foster Care
Volunteers will gather at the library to assemble 'Bags of Hope' for children entering foster care. Pizza dinner will be provided.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Stuff The Bus Food Drive Returns To Reston Giant
Fairfax County residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items and gift cards to support local families facing food insecurity.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Annandale, VA|Neighbor News|
Bailey's Crossroads Rotary Club helps furnish apartment for homeless family
BXRC works with Homestretch
Bay Shore, NY|Neighbor News|
New Gym Equipment Expands Recreation Opportunities At Bay Shore’s Kramer Learning Center
Alan and Ellen Spiegel were recognized for donating portable gym equipment for students at the Bay Shore school.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|Neighbor News|
Elgin Area Chamber recognizes community leaders
Congratulations to innovators, businesses, and changemakers
Pat Szpekowski, APR, Community Contributor
Evergreen Park, IL|Neighbor News|
EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Dana Kahn, Class Of 2018
The assistant planner for the village of Homer Glen was inspired to seek a career in public service when she was a student at EPCHS.
Tim Moran, Community Contributor
East Providence, RI|Neighbor News|
Friends Celebrate 45 Year of Booksales and a Century and a Half of Support
Spring Book at Weaver Library Sale April 9-12, 2026
Louise Paiva, Community Contributor
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Fredericksburg Transit Secures $30K Grants For Healthcare Access
Fredericksburg Regional Transit will use grant funding from two hospital foundations to continue and expand public transportation services.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|Neighbor News|
Roosevelt School District Salutes the Legacy of Todd Parish
In Honor of Black History Month, District Spotlights a Community Trailblazer
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Carlsbad Blood Donors Needed After Red Cross Supplies Dwindle
Donate blood, platelets or plasma in March and receive a free A1C test plus an Amazon gift card.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|Neighbor News|
Book Donation Center NOW OPEN
The American Association of University Women-Deatborn welcomes good quality used books and media donations for its October Sale now!
Lacey, NJ|News|
Special Needs Kids Get A Magical Day With Lacey Elks Lodge
The annual event by the Lacey Elks Lodge offered entertainment and community support to special children.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
'Safe Streets 4 All' Initiative Underway In Newtown
The goal of the national effort is to end serious crashes on the country's roadways.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Receives $25,000 For Affordable Housing
The Merrimack County Savings Bank committed $25,000 to purchase energy-efficient manufactured homes for low- and moderate-income families.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
West Bloomfield, MI|Neighbor News|
Children’s Miracle Network awards $1.3 Million to Corewell Health Children’s
Funds benefit pediatric programs at Corewell Health Children’s locations across Metro Detroit
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Bridgewater-Raritan Students Earn All-State Choir Honors
24 students from Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, Eisenhower Intermediate School and Hillside Intermediate School earned All-State honors.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Application Period Opens For Manhattan Beach Boards And Commissions
Serving on a Manhattan Beach board or commission is an opportunity to step up, get involved, and make a meaningful impact, officials say.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox D122, Village Safe Community Coalition Partner In Free Mental Health Presentation
The presentation will be held at Village Hall on Wednesday, March 18. Registration required.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
$65K Raised At St. Baldrick's Head-Shaving Event For Peds Cancer Research
Nearly 60 people took the stage to have their heads shaved in support of kids with cancer. St. Baldrick's raised $65K at the 2026 event.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|Neighbor News|
YMCA Receives Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives $18,257 Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for Pool Lift
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Girl Collecting Art Supplies For Children In The Hospital
She asks people to drop off donations at Aji, the Asian restaurant in the center of town. She will make art supply packages for sick kids.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Albertus Magnus Establishes Lindy Lee Gold Women in Leadership Program
Supported by New Haven native, longtime public servant Gold, it's designed to strengthen Albertus’ 100-year tradition of empowering women.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
They Could Have Danced All Night In Doylestown For The Uninsured
The event benefited the Ann Silverman Health Clinic, which provides free healthcare services to uninsured and low-income residents.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Earth Day Clean Up, Beautification Event To Be Held At Greenwich Park
The Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation will host its fourth annual Earth Day clean up and beautification event next month.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
When The Dinner Table Becomes Art, Avon's 'Tablescapes' Event To Raise Money For Historical Society
It returns March 13–14 at North House in Avon with 30 creative table displays and a tableware tag sale benefiting Avon 250.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|Neighbor News|
Cornhole Tournament Raises $33K for Long Island Autism Programs
Fundraiser at Pickleball Heaven in Medford brought together families, staff, and supporters to benefit programs serving more than 1,600.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
Central Regional Teen Wins Race Relations Award
Barry Kearney III, a senior, won the award for his work as president of the Central Regional People of Color Club.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
