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Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc, bequeathedr $60 of her $1.5 billion estate to The Salvation Army for the exclusive purpose of constructing and operating world-class community centers. Omaha's is the first.

The Brick House is a struggling Louisville community center on 2nd Street in Old Louisville. Aside from all ages entertainment, they also provide many beneficial community social services and are a nonprofit organization.

A recent workshop conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission has revealed that several residents feel the town's community center and North Quarter Park need major improvements.

An article about my first skate night at Thomas Jefferson Community Center's skate night

You've heard, "you get what you pay for" before, and it's especially true with daycare. So when I say that the Tucson JCC childcare program aint cheap, I'm giving you a big hint.

Pennsylvania is encouraging more seniors to get involved in their local senior centers!

never realized the true significance of opening various facilities for public use, or the reclamation of formerly deteriorated neighborhoods by the government, until this point, as in the past such was always marked by some level of cynicism or indifference;

With summer just around the corner, parents are once again facing the question of what their children are going to be doing this summer.Take a look at what the centers offer here.They might just have the solution you are looking for.

Are you looking for a great place to call home? If you love small town amenities, but require fast access to the big city, Flat Rock just might be the place for you.

The North Charleston Rec. Center is a recreation and a community center that is free to the public

The congregation of Park Terrace Community United Methodist Church all skipped church on Sunday September 23, 2007. Church members left the church building to go serve the community.

Get involved in your community by organizing and teaching free or low cost GED classes. Channel your passion for education and helping others through volunteerism.

This article is about the creation of The Hub, a central location for nonprofit offices. It was originally written for Neighborhood America, a nonprofit organization in Florida that specializes in land and local issues.

The A.R.E. Center is more than just a building, it is a collection of institutions come together for a common cause: to help people improve their lives.

Contrary to what outsiders may think, we Las Vegans go places besides casinos. Find out some of the things taking place in our community during September this year.

The Center for Grieving Children has opened in Maine and will help Maine families deal with the loss of loved ones.

This lesson allows students to see the changes in their community over time.

This article provides a comprehensive travel guide for the unique seaside community of Bolinas, CA.

You want to help people. And now's the time. Here are some worthy organizations involved with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) community that need your help.

Want an education, but without having to spend a lot of money, or dealing with cold winters and snow? You might want to check out Florida community colleges to see if one might be right for you!

So, you have decided that your community needs a newspaper. Most often this decision came about due to public misconceptions and a lack of information that you were made aware of.

After a brief description of CSA's, the article describes how joining can be good for you and good for the environment.

What to expect when applying for or accepting a job as a call center customer service representative.

When my family and I first moved to Columbia, Maryland about five years ago, we were impressed by the way the town of Columbia was neatly laid out in tiny communities called villages. Each village has an ambiance all its own.

Information and details about the Glendale Adventist Medical Center West Tower expansion April 29, 2007

A city guide to the inside scoop on events, clubs, shopping, and more for gays and lesbians.

Just because you are a senior citizen, it does not mean you have to stop learning and experiencing new things. As a matter of fact, the senior years are the perfect time.

Just Between Friends brings together buyers and sellers with very little overhead, so that sellers receive 70% of the sale price. Whether you want to sell or buy or both, don't miss this event!

Description of and sociological critical look at Signal Mountain's Alexian Village Retirement Community with interviews from residents.

Attending a Community College before you fork out the big buck for a four year school is a great idea. Just make sure you cover all your bases.

The New Life Evangelistic Center has provided food and shelter for the homeless for the past 35 years. They have weathered repeated attempts by the city to evict them....

A facility built to serve as a community for those with short and long term health needs has shown throughout its 20 years that it wants to reach out to its community.

This article is about how the Evanston Art Center in Illinois is a meeting place and focal point for artists and craftsmen who work and teach at this historic center.

The child advocacy center in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serve a third of this big state and tries to teach children when they should call on adult for help.

What is the secret to the success of the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii?

Description of one of the latest trends in the pet loving community, My Pet Stop, a resort and hospital in one, for primarily dogs and cats, but all animals are welcome. Brief description of what they offer.

Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams had his career cut short, after being murdered in a drive-by shooting. The Broncos want his memory to live on in a teen center that serves disadvantaged local boys and girls.

Agricultural specialists from the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center helped establish community gardens to teach residents how to live off the land as did Louisiana slaves traveling on the Underground Railroad.

With almost 3,000 people passing through Bridge View Center in its opening days, the long-awaited civic center opened its doors with a New Year's Eve Celebration and a January 1, 2007 grand opening celebration.

Through its technical assistance and incubator space rental programs, AAUF builds community infrastructure by conducting workshops, one on one consultation and offering meeting and office space to emerging and existing organizations.

Shoppers visiting the Westbrook Tanger Outlet Center can help save lives in their community by participating in the all new Pink and Choose Discount Card by making a $2 donation or purchasing a Tanger Gift Card.

The Huff Center, a leader in developmental pediatrics in Western North Carolina, gets a new home. Find out about the new building, what's good and what needs work.

This article reviews the new Otay Ranch Town Center dubbed a Mall and Entertainment Center and the first Lifestyle Center of its' kind in San Diego.

The International Center in West Lafayette, Indiana, provides an opportunity for people in the community to learn more about cultures, learn new languages, and meet those from different countries.

Old Saybrook will be opening a new information center but it is undetermined how it will be used as First Selectman Michael Pace considers all options but explains rumors against the center are "political in nature"

A Detroit area lawyer, who happens to be an elder in a Christian church, has donated a 300-year-old Qu'ran to the Islamic Center of America.

This is about Suffolk County Community College, a community college located on Long Island.

Over 100 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony commemorating the first steps into converting the old 1911 town hall on Main Street into the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Theatre.

The following is a lesson plan. It is a community study designed for students in a fourth grade class. It may easily be modified for use in other grades. Additionally, it may be used as a model when developing a community curriculum about any town.

Lewis & Clark Community College is located in Godfrey, Illinois. It serves a large area including parts of the St. Louis Metro East and many rural farming communities. LCCC boasts beautiful campus and historical buildings, having begun as a private college for women in 1838.

There are alot of people who are curious about the Amish Culture. Visitors can tour the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center to find out more about the culture and how they live. Get a chance to do live tours too.

Growing up in a small, seemingly safe community, I never thought I would see "murder" in the headlines of our local paper.

Many seniors who have visited the Westbrook Senior Center have become accustomed to seeing Dottie LaGrua, a volunteer director serving at the center for the past ten months.

There are alternatives to summer camps when you are looking for something for your children to do during summer vacation. Summer camps are great, but they are not for all children.

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is an incredible museum which highlights the journey slaves made via the Underground Railroad in hopes of finding freedom. More than just a museum, the center also offers cultural, historical, and archeological events.

Friends for Life HIV/AIDS Resource Center is a non profit organization that assists those affected with HIV/AIDS. It is the only facility of this kind in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

Discover Seattle is a free community fair provides an opportunity for all residents to discover what makes Seattle such a great place to live, work and play.

Each year, a Lions Club in a small Georgia town host a festival that not only entertains, but brings the community closer together.

This article discusses ways to give back to your local community.

Run by the Mothers and Babies Network, the PAL Center offers activities, information or just a nice play to drop in and play.

What is an intentional community and how do they work?

My review of EastSide Fitness Center in East Peoria, Illinois. Explaining all of the different values you get for your dollar!

Press On Youth Center provides a safe place for the youth of the Kearney, Nebraska community to do homework, "hang," and have both structure and fun.

Using your local community is a great way to promote your books, and this article will tell you how to do just that.

Creating a masterpiece has never been more accessible than at the Hearst Center! With art classes for kids and adults, the Hearst Center allows residents of the Cedar Valley Iowa to express themselves!

Kentucky Center for the Arts is home to many performance groups, offers educational programs and hosts Broadway shows in Louisville.

In Wilberforce, Ohio, near Dayton, visitors to the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center can learn more about how Jim Crow laws kept African Americans from professional sports and how the right to vote was obtained.

This is an overview of the community action agencies.

On September 11, 2001, Jake, a black Labrador retriever, aided in the attempted rescue after the World Trade Center attacks in New York City, searching desperately through the smoking rubble for survivors.

The Carnegie Visual Arts Center in Decatur, Alabama, had it's beginnings as the Carnegie Library of Decatur. Dating back to 1904, this building was funded by the famous philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie.

After completing research and observations of a rural juvenile curfew, this researcher recommends a community based approach.

Guide to Wisconsin center-west of United States

As any advocate in a crisis center, you never know how your day will go. The SHARPP office staffs a 24hr hotline, each morning we check in with the call center to see if any calls were received and if we need to follow up with anyone.

By becoming a part of the Squidoo community you can not only reap the rewards of others knowledge, you can also help make Squidoo the best site it can be.

Sci-Quest is the official North Alabama Science Center, located in beautiful Huntsville, Alabama. As a primary tourist attraction for children, the mission of Sci-Quest is to promote science literacy, which they do quite well.

Over 10,000 eBayers are gathering in Boston for the company's annual community gather, eBay Live. Attendees are attending educational sessions, an expo, and a closing gala featuring Kool & the Gang.

Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center opens its nature trails and natural animal habitats to the public free of charge. A fun afternoon outing for children of all ages.

A review of the Princeton Senior Resource Center and their programs, accreditation, and other offerings to the community.

Getting a job in a call center begins with a great cover letter and resume. You have to include a cover letter. Omitting it is like showing up for the pool party without a swimsuit; people won't know what you're trying to accomplish.

Imagine walking into the new Village Gateway Information Center at the head of Main Street and being able to see a video highlighting the people and places that make the town special.

About 15 minutes past Anchorage is the suburb of Eagle River. Most of this towns homes and buildings are masked by the large mountains of the Chugach State Park looming around it. Nestled between these mountains at the back of the city is the Eagle River Nature Center.

A brief discussion of the importance of community work with suggestions for volunteer opportunities that are fun and family friendly

Twenty minutes outside Jacksonville, Florida, Ponte Vedra Beach is a community of 30,000 full and part-time residents. In addition to having no state income taxes, the lure of the beach and fabulous weather rate a closer look!

If you live in New York City and are wearied of the polished, downtown fashionista yoga scene, hop a train north (or south or west if you must) to the nether-reaches of our urban island to take a class at the folksy Inwood Peace Yoga Center.

From the Capitol and the waterfront boardwalk to the Puget Sound Senior Games and community arts classes, there is something for every interest and level of ability.

The article outlines the issues that will arise in the event of a tragic death or suicide within a school community. It provides practical tips for school officials in creating a crisis management plan to deal with these unfortunate tragedies.

Serving the community is a great way to learn about yourself. Learn from others and grow within.

Analysis of the problem of sex offenders in the local community (Binghamton, NY), the current state/local legislation, and proposed solutions to this societal ill.

The media is very curious about the center of the United States in Lebanon, Kansas.

This article outlines what services NETC provides to the Niagara Falls Community

My photographer friend Richard Coffman (richardcoffman.com) was excited.

Located within minutes of Ohio State University's campus and downtown Columbus, Ohio, Upper Arlington is one of the city's preeminent suburbs. Tree-lined streets in established neighborhoods, as well as a strong sense of community are defining features.

Many people overlook saleable skills! If you have expertise in nearly any area or a hobby that you are passionate about, you should explore teaching community education or continuing education classes!