Rooftops Newsletter: Communities Caring for Their Elders
Age-Old Remedy For Old Age: Community Care Irene Zola Executive Director Lifeforce In Later Years In the past, several generations of a family
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Rick Wilcox - Chief, Coach and Caretaker
Richard Wilcox cares deeply about the city he calls home. As a Deputy Chief in the Fire Department he works to protect his community, but it's his
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: The Top Ten of 2013
There were many wonderful people and organizations featured in Rooftops last year supporting multiple causes including: hunger action teams; urban
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Cheyanna Washburn is an Inspirational Environmental Hero
This week's hero is on her way to becoming an inspirational leader to young people who want a better understanding of the environment and how they can
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: The Horvaths Welcome Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehab
Cathy Horvath is the force behind Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation, a non-profit organization of volunteers who provide professional care
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Hunger Action Teams, Borden Grants
Teaming Up To End Hunger Mark Cherrington Director of Communications Foodshare Hunger may feel the same to everyone, but it creeps into very
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Marshall Winn is a Life Saver
Marshall Winn was in the right place at the right time and appeared "as an angel" to a woman drowning in choppy water this past
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Hunger Fellows, DC Senior Hunger
Seniors And Food In Washington, DC John M. Thompson, PhD, FAAMA Executive Director Washington, DC Office On Aging More than 70,000 DC seniors over
View ArticleAmericanTowns's Heroes: K.P. Kelly Helps Share 4 Kids Grant Wishes
K.P. Kelly is a "Consultant and Professional Coffee Drinker," according to his LinkedIn profile page. He is also a branding, marketing and
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Dolores Croneberger is a Community Role Model
Dolores Croneberger has been a member of her local rotary club for more than 20 years, but why stop there with her contributions to the community? She
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Honor Flight, Food Bank Change
Feeding The Soul James Salomon President and Director Honor Flight Dayton, Inc. Since 2005, the Honor Flight Program has flown more than
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Ronda Eick's Training Saved A Life
Ronda Eick is a registered nurse whose training saved a life. Eick was attending a function at a hotel and had just walked in when calls for help
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Hunger and Health
Hunger is a far-reaching problem affecting one in eight people worldwide. In the U.S. nearly one in six seniors face the threat of hunger. A new study
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Old Pueblo Firefighters Raise Spirits and Money
Firefighters and first responders are used to transporting children to hospitals, but their job usually stops there, so it was a special treat for
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: On the Road to Ending Hunger
Though the battle against hunger may seem impossible at times, there has been progress, and there are many reasons to be optimistic. Bread for the
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Pam Williams Puts Her Heart Into Volunteerism
March is Women's History Month, which is a good time to highlight the good works of the female leaders in our lives. One inspiring female leader
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Father Estrada Helps Homeless Youth
A priest, rabbi or other religious minister might be seen as an everyday hero for their deep commitment and service to the community and yet we might
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Food Sovereignty, Caregivers
Caregivers And Their Critical Role In The Family Structure Daniel R. Wilson Director of Policy and Program Development The National Caucus
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Firefighter Joseph Garces Connects With Kids
Firefighter Joseph Garces was at home on a day off, checking in on Facebook when he saw a post about a young boy who was lost. Garces knew the area
View ArticleFreedom from Workplace Bullies Week, Oct. 20-26
A Week for Support, Inspiration, Peace, and Health Bullying is a systematic campaign of interpersonal destruction that jeopardizes employee health,
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