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Exterior view of a new, modern apartment building designed to provide permanent supportive housing in Davenport, Iowa.
Real Estate

Humility Homes secures funding for 11 Davenport housing units

Humility Homes & Services has secured a $1.65 million National Housing Trust Fund grant to create 11 new permanent supportive housing units in Davenport.

Aaron Blake·July 9, 2026
The J.J. Walser House, a historic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence in Chicago, captured in a sunlit exterior view.
Best in City

Austin nonprofit buys Frank Lloyd Wright's J.J. Walser House

A West Side Chicago nonprofit, Austin Coming Together, purchased a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home for just $125,000.

Hannah Pierce·June 25, 2026
Diverse local volunteers collaborating in a community garden, planting and smiling, symbolizing their significant contribution to community well-being and essential services.
Community

Local volunteers save communities billions

Between September 2022 and 2023, over 75.

Derek Molina·June 4, 2026
Diverse volunteers of different ages and backgrounds actively participating in community welfare projects like planting and cleaning in a sunny park.
Community

Local Volunteer Opportunities for Community Welfare in 2026

This April 18, Salina alone will host nine diverse volunteer projects from 8 a.

Sophie Nguyen·May 7, 2026
Community members of diverse ages and backgrounds collaborating on a park beautification project, symbolizing adaptation in local volunteerism and funding.
Community

Local Volunteerism Adapts to Shifting Funding Priorities

A single Eagle Scout in Lawton, Gage Bradford, raised over $3,200 for a ballpark service project, showcasing the enduring power of individual initiative even as new funding models emerge for community

Sophie Nguyen·April 30, 2026
Diverse volunteers collaborating to rebuild a community, symbolizing hope and the strength of collective action in disaster recovery.
Community

Supporting local volunteers sustains community resilience

In Central Texas, researchers at Texas State University are now studying the emotional and mental health of disaster recovery volunteers.

Derek Molina·April 27, 2026
Diverse volunteers of different ages and backgrounds actively participating in various community service projects, showcasing unity and positive impact.
Services

Flagler Volunteer Services Connect Residents with Local Opportunities

Last year, Flagler County volunteers delivered nearly $2.

Sophie Nguyen·April 26, 2026
Diverse group of volunteers of different ages collaborating on a community project, planting trees and painting a mural in a sunny park.
Local Guides

How to Find Local Volunteer Opportunities for Community Initiatives

People who volunteer before retirement are 75% more likely to continue volunteering in retirement, compared to only about a third of those who did not volunteer while working, according to Longevity S

Derek Molina·April 18, 2026
Diverse community members working together on grant proposals and event plans, symbolizing successful local event funding.
Events

How to Fund Local Community Events: A Grant Guide

Many local community events rely on grants, but even the most impactful projects often hit a hard cap of $25,000.

Sophie Nguyen·April 14, 2026