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The Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- The Herald
Forty graduates turn conservation training into economic opportunity
Forty youths and women received certificates on Thursday in Bloemfontein for completing a community-based training programme hosted by Meals on Wheels in partnership with SANParks as part of a growing initiative to tackle youth unemployment, food insecurity and economic inequality in South Africa. The training focused on agriculture, food preservation, leather and beauty product manufacturing, supported by the government and private sector partners. It aims to equip vulnerable community members with hands-on skills to start their own businesses and build self-sufficiency. Seiso Mohai, deputy minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development, applauded the graduates for embracing an opportunity that links conservation with job creation. 'We must begin to see agriculture and biodiversity not only as tools for survival but as platforms for innovation and growth. What we are witnessing today is not just a graduation but a shift in how we build resilience in our rural communities,' said Mohai. Skumsa Nthanga, SANParks head of socioeconomic transformation and Vision 2040 project lead, told TimesLIVE that the programme's purpose is to empower communities, especially those near biodiversity-rich landscapes, to reclaim their heritage through sustainable economic activity. 'We want to see beneficiaries establish and run their own enterprises. Our national parks are in remote areas with limited job opportunities. This programme is about closing that gap,' she added. One of the graduates, Thulisa Mnqabisa from Nomathamsanqa, said she closed her beauty salon to join the training. 'I wanted to learn how to develop my own beauty products and eventually use them in my salon,' she said. Mnqabisa told TimesLIVE that she now plans to manufacture and distribute her beauty products to BnB houses and hotels. 'The knowledge I got here will help me employ others in my community. That's the dream.'
CBC
6 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Province obtains court order to recover $144K from agency for client hotel stays
Social Sharing The Alberta government is trying to recover nearly $144,000 in costs from the social service agency that made headlines last year for having its clients placed in hotel rooms after they were discharged from hospital. The province obtained a judgment against the Contentment Social Services Foundation in March after making numerous attempts to contact people involved with the agency last fall. Alberta's former ministry of seniors, community and social Services, now known as Assisted Living and Social Services, outlined the costs in a statement of claim filed in November. They include $82,730 owed to the Park Inn by Radisson in Leduc for room bookings, additional costs and damages, $42,908 to Mainstreet Equity Corporation for apartments the agency rented for clients and $14,569 for Meals on Wheels, which was contracted after the government found clients at the hotel. Contentment Social Services did not file a statement of defence in response. The court judgment also includes costs incurred by the law firm contracted by the government and the process server during the attempts to find officials from Contentment Social Services. CBC News first reported in March 2024 how a stroke patient who was discharged from the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton was placed in a hotel room instead of the long-term care facility he thought he was going to. His wife said he had difficulties getting to the washroom in his wheelchair and that he was being fed fast food. The province stepped in to help 39 people under the care of Contentment Social Services find appropriate places to live. The Alberta government conducted investigations into the matter and evidence of possible criminal fraud was forwarded to Edmonton Police. In March, Shum Shabat Yousouf, the former director of Contentment Social Services, was charged with fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000.
CBS News
7 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Tarrant County Meals on Wheels continues delivering promises despite budget cuts
People who visit Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County will quickly learn while the organization prioritizes delivering healthy meals to scores of homebound, elderly, disabled, and food-insecure clients across the region, their mission is also about building community. "No client is alike [and] most of them are all seniors, they're disabled, they're homebound…they all have that common need and that's to be fed," said Philip Gonzalez, marketing and communications manager, as he peered into the prep kitchen where many of the meals are made. Just weeks ago, the organization was facing a $450,000 budget cut that would have led to the possible suspension of several support services, though funding for home-delivered meals was reportedly not in jeopardy. "I'd hate to think what would happen to some of our clients if we weren't there to feed them," he added. While plans for those local cuts were later reversed, it reflects widespread concerns about rising costs and constant concerns that critical funding for Meals on Wheels could be on the chopping block. National leaders continue to advocate for more funding to support the critical needs of vulnerable populations. "[This] is a pivotal moment when we cannot leave America's seniors behind. It's time to invest in Meals on Wheels as a proven solution to senior hunger and isolation rather than put the health, well-being and independence of older Americans in jeopardy," said Ellie Hollander, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County said the generous help they receive from the community allows them to offer other important services in addition to meals, like safety checks and social connections for older adults even as the demand for their basic services increases. "We maximize every dollar, no matter where it comes from to try to feed as many people as possible, and through the help of this generous community we have never had a waiting list," said Alissa Denton, who was recently named as the new president and CEO for Tarrant County. "A whole year's worth of Meals on Wheels is less than one day at the hospital, so we know that the work that we're doing and providing helps people stay healthy and happy in their homes," said Deaton. In a recent interview with CBS News Texas, staff members said there is a growing need for more volunteers for a wide range of activities, including open meal delivery routes as the summer months roll in. Routing Coordinator Courtney Lynch pointed to a large area map on the wall in her office. "Every dot is someone that receives a meal across Tarrant County each day. There are 271 routes, there are roughly 4,000 clients a day that we deliver to," she said. Gonzalez said some of the organization's critical needs can be met through the help of a short volunteer commitment each week. "It's that sense of giving. It doesn't take long, and it doesn't take much to smile at somebody and to say, 'Hi, how are you?'," he said. "That means so much to them." Anyone interested in volunteering and delivering meals can click here.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
RIC, URI, BCC hold commencement ceremonies on Saturday
(WPRI) — Rhode Island College, the University of Rhode Island and the Bristol Community College all held commencements on Saturday. George Nee, the former Rhode Island AFL-CIO President, delivered the commencement address at RIC. Bette Gallogly, Shelter Manager of Community Care Alliance and Meghan Grady, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island both received honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degrees. For URI, this is the second of a three day graduation weekend. Students from College of Health Sciences, the Feinstein College of Education, the College of the Environment and Life Sciences and the Graduate School of Oceanography all received their degrees today. Bristol Community College awarded 881 degrees to graduates from all Bristol Community College locations, including Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online Learning. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Headed to the Delaware beaches this weekend? Here what to know and do
Memorial Day weekend is coming up fast, but things are already in near-full swing at the Delaware beaches. Spring weekends are full of festivals, concerts and other events in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. The News Journal/Delaware Online puts together this guide of things to do and know for each weekend. After Memorial Day, this guide will cover each week of the summer season. Here's what's going on the weekend of Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18. This 5k run/walk benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware. It begins at 9 a.m. at Big Oyster Brewery in Lewes, traveling up the Freeman Highway before looping back and finishing at the library. It would be smart to plan for traffic delays on Freeman Highway during the race, or to take Savannah Road instead. More info at Meals on Wheels' annual bike ride will start and end at Hudson Fields in Milton. It begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 17. The route isn't publicly available yet, but about 250 cyclists are expected, so watch for them on the roads of eastern Sussex County. More info at Fishing the beach? Your guide to surf fishing at the Delaware beaches this summer The first annual Shanty Fest will take place on the grounds of the Lewes Historical Society, at 110 Shipcarpenter St, from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17. The festival will feature "bands performing sea shanties," with headliners The Dreadnoughts, food, beer, art, history and tattoos. Tickets are $15. More info at From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, the Rehoboth Beach Arts Festival will take place in Grove Park, featuring over 35 esteemed artists. The event is rain or shine. More info at Dogfish Head's Milton brewery parking lot will turn into pickleball courts 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17. You can book a court for up to four people for $25 per hour, which comes with four PickleBrawl! beer tickets. Bring your own gear or purchase at the event. Food vendors will be on site, as well. More info at Over 35 local boutiques, crafters and artisans will gather at Paradise Grill in Long Neck from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18. The event is hosted by Saltwater Roots Boutique. Boardwalk Rock: 3 Doors Down cancels tour, including Boardwalk Rock, with singer's cancer diagnosis This event takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, just south of Delaware at the Ocean City, Maryland, inlet lot. It features national acts like Def Leppard, Rob Zombie, Nickelback and Shinedown, to name a few. Two-day tickets start at $250. Visit for more information. Cape May-Lewes Ferry guide: What to know about schedules, pricing, amenities and terminals Parking meters and permits will be in effect in all Delaware beach towns this weekend. Pay attention to signs, update your ParkMobile app. Demolition continues on Rehoboth Beach boardwalk buildings between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenue, and construction continues on the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol building at the top of Baltimore Avenue. Don't plan on parking at the eastern end of Baltimore Avenue. Rehoboth experienced some issues with large crowds of young people in early May, including littering and fighting. Rehoboth doesn't have a curfew (yet), but Bethany and Dewey beaches have an 11 p.m. curfew for anyone under 18. Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@ or on Facebook. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Events & more to do at the Delaware beaches this weekend, May 15 to 17
