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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hampden DA highlights prevention programs at Holyoke Taxpayers Association annual meeting
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni emphasized the importance of early intervention and community partnerships during remarks at the Holyoke Taxpayers Association's annual meeting. Economic growth slowing in the U.S. so far this year, according to recent study The event was held on April 17 at The Delaney House. Gulluni spoke to an audience of business owners, civic leaders, and elected officials. Gulluni outlined his office's prevention and intervention strategies aimed at reducing crime and promoting public safety. He underscored the significance of engaging youth and steering them away from the criminal justice system before issues escalate. 'Public safety doesn't begin in the courtroom — it begins in our communities, in our schools, and in the lives of young people,' Gulluni said. 'Our prevention work is about investing in better outcomes, and Holyoke is a key partner in that effort.' The DA's office has implemented a number of initiatives focused on providing support and mentorship to young people, particularly through community-based programs. Gulluni noted that Holyoke continues to play a vital role in the success of those efforts, serving as a central hub for outreach and intervention. During a brief Q&A following his remarks, Gulluni fielded questions on topics ranging from reducing recidivism to business involvement in the Emerging Adult Court of Hope (EACH) program. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Rag' price slump costs charity £5,000 a week
A children's hospice charity has said a slump in the price of unwanted clothing has been costing it nearly £5,000 a week. East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), which has 52 charity shops across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, said prices for the clothing - known as "rag" - had plummeted by up to 73% over the past three years. The Charity Retail Association (CRA) said the global market had been facing a "perfect storm" of wars, labour shortages and a drop in the quality of second-hand garments. EACH insisted its services would not be cut as a result, but said it was looking at other ways to fundraise. "[Rag] is a valuable income stream to EACH and we're losing nearly £250,000 a year," said the charity's retail director, Ian Nicolson. "On top of that it's the potential landfill it creates as a result - as they're [clothing collectors] no longer picking up our rag, which is up to 11 tonnes every week." EACH, which runs three children's hospices, said the price of rag had fallen from 45p per kg (2.2lb) to 12p per kg over the past three years. In 2024, the charity's total income was £21.1m, of which £7.7m was raised by its charity shops. EACH said it received, on average, about 9,000 bags of donated items each week - of which only four items per bag were good enough to sell. Other items were too dirty, marked or ripped. Like many other charity shops, the unwanted clothing is sold to collectors, and distributed to markets around the world to be resold. Robin Osterley, CRA chief executive, said rag collectors had faced global transportation issues due to conflicts in places such as Africa and Ukraine. "Not only has it reduced income it's also made it harder for charities to get the service they need to clear their back rooms of excess stock," he told the BBC. "It doesn't seem as bad now as it did a year ago when I was receiving almost daily phone calls from clothing collectors and our members saying 'this is all going horribly wrong, what can we do about it?'. "But it's a volatile market and things can change quite quickly." Mr Osterley said market analysis showed its members received "no more than 1.9% of their income" from the sale of used clothing to collectors. A spokesperson for the Textile Recycling Association, said other factors were behind the "economic crisis" facing the industry. "This is driven by the rise of ultra-fast fashion, which is poor quality has no resale value, and a surge in collected clothing without market expansion," they said. "A decade ago, most used clothing came from the UK, USA, and parts of Europe. "Now, collection rates have soared worldwide, with China emerging as the largest source alongside the USA, and Asian countries playing a much bigger role in the trade." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'Charity shops are about the thrill of the thrift' Charity shop clothes challenge returns 10 years on Poor quality donations 'costing charities money' East Anglia's Children's Hospices Charity Retail Association Textile Retail Association
BBC News
18-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'Rag' price slump costs EACH charity £5k a week
A children's hospice charity has said a slump in the price of unwanted clothing has been costing it nearly £5,000 a Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), which has 52 charity shops across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, said prices for the clothing - known as "rag" - had plummeted by up to 73% over the past three Charity Retail Association (CRA) said the global market had been facing a "perfect storm" of wars, labour shortages and a drop in the quality of second-hand insisted its services would not be cut as a result, but said it was looking at other ways to fundraise. "[Rag] is a valuable income stream to EACH and we're losing nearly £250,000 a year," said the charity's retail director, Ian Nicolson."On top of that it's the potential landfill it creates as a result - as they're [clothing collectors] no longer picking up our rag, which is up to 11 tonnes every week."EACH, which runs three children's hospices, said the price of rag had fallen from 45p per kg (2.2lb) to 12p per kg over the past three 2024, the charity's total income was £21.1m, of which £7.7m was raised by its charity shops. EACH said it received, on average, about 9,000 bags of donated items each week - of which only four items per bag were good enough to items were too dirty, marked or many other charity shops, the unwanted clothing is sold to collectors, and distributed to markets around the world to be Osterley, CRA chief executive, said rag collectors had faced global transportation issues due to conflicts in places such as Africa and Ukraine."Not only has it reduced income it's also made it harder for charities to get the service they need to clear their back rooms of excess stock," he told the BBC."It doesn't seem as bad now as it did a year ago when I was receiving almost daily phone calls from clothing collectors and our members saying 'this is all going horribly wrong, what can we do about it?'."But it's a volatile market and things can change quite quickly."Mr Osterley said market analysis showed its members received "no more than 1.9% of their income" from the sale of used clothing to collectors. A spokesperson for the Textile Recycling Association, said other factors were behind the "economic crisis" facing the industry."This is driven by the rise of ultra-fast fashion, which is poor quality has no resale value, and a surge in collected clothing without market expansion," they said."A decade ago, most used clothing came from the UK, USA, and parts of Europe. "Now, collection rates have soared worldwide, with China emerging as the largest source alongside the USA, and Asian countries playing a much bigger role in the trade." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
23-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Peterborough family pay tribute to 12-year-old after cancer death
The parents of a 12-year-old girl who died from a rare cancer have paid tribute to her "fun, mischievous and sassy" Frisby, from Peterborough, died in February 2024 after a 16-month battle with Ewing parents, Ian and Sam, have since thanked the hospice that took care of the family during what they called a "truly dreadful" time."We're a very close family and everyone thought the world of Poppi," Mr Frisby said. The youngster was cared for at a hospice run by East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH) in Milton, runner Poppi's shock diagnosis came in October 2022 after she developed a limp that was initially later found an "aggressive" tumour in her pelvis that had spread to her lungs."It broke our hearts, and I struggled to accept it," said 66-year-old Mr Frisby."It was such an overwhelming shock and like being hit by a bus." Despite being sceptical at first, Poppi's parents, who also have three older daughters, agreed to accept help from stayed at the hospice twice, including for palliative care, and attended other events."Far from being dark and depressing, I realised the hospice was the most beautiful place, full of the warmest, most amazing people," said Mr Frisby, a Frisby, 50, added: "It gave her the spirit to fight on, giving us extra time to create so many beautiful memories."No-one can take them away from us and for that, we'll always be grateful." 'Heart of gold' The couple remembered their daughter as a fun, kind-hearted and respectful Frisby continued: "Poppi was so funny and everyone adored her."She was a beautiful young girl with a fun, sometimes mischievous and sassy personality."She had a heart of gold and enjoyed life, despite the challenges she faced towards the end." Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
BBC News
30-01-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Princess of Wales named Tŷ Hafan patron after visit
Catherine, Princess of Wales has been named patron of a children's hospice on a visit to south Wales. She visited Tŷ Hafan in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, to meet children with life-shortening conditions and their families. The princess has followed in the footsteps of Diana, Princess of Wales and the King to become the figurehead of the organisation. Kensington Palace said she was looking forward to building a close relationship with the hospice and those it serves. "We are deeply honoured that Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales has become patron of Tŷ Hafan," said Irfon Rees, the charity's chief executive. "It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Her Royal Highness to our hospice for the first time today."As our patron, Her Royal Highness will be an inspiration for children with life-shortening conditions and their families, our dedicated staff and volunteers and everyone who so generously supports us." Thursday's unannounced trip is her second this week as she continues to make a phased return to royal duties after completing a bout of chemotherapy last summer. Catherine made a surprise appearance at official commemorations, attended by the Prince of Wales, marking Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday. Later she is expected to undertake another visit in south Wales celebrating excellence in Welsh textiles flurry of royal engagements this week is not thought to indicate that the princess is fully back to work but continuing her gradual resumption of official duties. Kensington Palace said the first patronage Catherine took on after becoming a Member of The Royal Family was EACH (East Anglia's Children's Hospice) and she maintained a close relationship with the also added the wellbeing of children and their families had always been close to the princess' heart. And that she's looking forward to building a similar relationship with Tŷ Hafan and the children and families it serves in hospice was founded in 1999 by Suzanne Goodall, after a fundraising campaign lasting more than a decade, when she discovered there was no children's hospice in Wales.Tŷ Hafan – which is Welsh for Haven House – provides free care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families, both within the hospice and in homes and communities in was patron during the fundraising phase and Charles first took up the role in 2001.
