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Haitians who made Indiana home prepare for end of legal protections for thousands
Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows the federal government to strip temporary protected status from approximately 350,000 Haitians, residents and business owners in Logansport, Indiana, expressed concern over the potential impact on their community and local…
Here’s how to buy school supplies for Indy kids in foster care
The Villages of Indiana will give donated supplies to foster families in their network.
Indianapolis neighbors suggest improvements during Crown Hill listening session
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Residents of the Crown Hill neighborhood of Indianapolis participated in a “listening session” Tuesday evening to offer their ideas on how to invigorate their community. The session was held at 3266 North Meridian Street and sponsored by Crossroads AME…
Williamsport community, officials join Justice for Juveniles Peace Walk
Williamsport, Pa. — About 50 people walked a mile through Williamsport Saturday as part of the Justice for Juveniles Peace Walk, an event organized to show the city's young people they are supported by their community.
Weekly Challenger
Published July 15St. Pete Launches “Yes in God’s Backyard” Program with Florida Housing Coalition and Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
Florida Housing Coalition will serve as technical assistance consultant to local congregations; first information session to be held at Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg on July 28 July 13, 2026 – The City of St. Petersburg has launched its “Yes in God’s Backyard” (YIGBY)…
Church, community leaders reimagining future of former near north Indianapolis church property
Crossroads AME hosted the first of two listening sessions to generate ideas for the property Tuesday night.
Blockworks Aims to Transform Utica's Mandeville Street
You might have noticed people cleaning up City of Utica parks who don't actually work for the City.
Donate your clean, reusable water bottles
Indianapolis Food Not Bombs is collecting the bottles at local businesses to give to people who are unhoused.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 14Tampa Democratic Socialists help erase $2 million in medical debt for Hillsborough residents
The Tampa chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) surpassed its annual goal of cancelling millions of dollars in medical debt for Hillsborough County residents. The local political action group Tampa and non-profit medical debt cancellation company Undue Medical…
City wellness fair connects community with minority-owned health care services
A unique, hands-on hhealth care marketplace will arrive in the Near Northside this September, connecting residents with minority-owned, non-traditional medical services and alternative wellness solutions. The upcoming wellness and service […]
Yorktown Fire Department installs Safe Haven Baby Box for mothers to surrender unwanted newborns
"This isn't just the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box," the Delaware County PCA posted on social media. "It's the beginning of a legacy of hope."
Herkimer Wellness Fair draws large, enthusiastic crowd
HERKIMER — Dozens of area residents enjoyed the Annual Wellness Fair at the Town Park on Saturday, July 11, taking part in a host of activities, visiting with community partners and shopping for locally sourced products from a variety of…