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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: Meals on Wheels threatened by federal cuts
May 28—Cuts in federal grant funding pose new challenges to programs at Barton Community College. The challenges and possible solutions were discussed at Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting when Director of Grants Krystall Barnes reported. These include finding new funding for RSVP/AmeriCorps, whose federal funding has been reduced by $400 million nationwide. "We lost our RSVP funding," Barnes said, adding, "It was a big cut nationwide. More than 1,000 programs were cut nationwide." Barton has been a sponsor of the program for 49 years and is supportive of the program, Barnes said. The college provides support such as office space for the local director. "I talked to Linn Hogg who has been running our program for 14 years," she said. Hogg knows directors regionally and nationwide, and the consensus is that rural programs were harder hit than urban programs. "Over 1,200 meals on wheels are delivered every month (in our area). This is big for our seniors." Solutions Barnes said the Barton Foundation is taking the lead to secure future funding and support. It is working with other foundations and community partners such as United Way to find ways to collaborate to keep those services going. The college is looking for new local, corporate, foundation and federal grant opportunities. Barton President Dr. Marcus Garstecki said these are critical services. "I appreciate what people are doing to keep it going." TRIO programs Barnes said funding for federal TRIO programs is also in jeopardy. They are also targeted for elimination in the federal administration's proposed 2026 "skinny budget" that the House of Representatives passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Senate has not yet voted on the act and the final version could change. "They have to go through that whole process of examining everything," Barnes said. TRIO programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and serve first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities. There were 800 programs across the United States. Barton has four: —Barton County Upward Bound (BCUB) serves 60 students a year. —Central Kansas Upward Bound (CKUB) serves 60 students a year. —Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) serves 1,000 students in a 35-county area — not just Barton's service area. —Student Support Services (SSS) serves 200 students a year. Vice President Mark Dean said Congress has already allocated the money for these multi-year grants but it's being held. CKUB is the program that comes up first and Barnes said there have been some reassurances that the funds may be awarded. "We have to wait and see. They really don't have any answers for us yet." "There's obviously an appetite in DC to cut these programs," Garstecki said, noting first-generation students are more successful with assistance that TRIO can provide. "Hopefully we can continue to work through it." Barnes concluded that the fate of federal grants continues to change and she may learn more any day. "We are taking it day by day." Barton's proposed solutions to the new challenges are to advocate at the local, federal and state levels. Advocates are creating awareness of TRIO programs' impact on students. Barnes maintains contact with and receives guidance from the Council for Opportunities in Education (COE) and the national TRIO program. Among other things, they are collecting success stories from alumni. Other grants Barnes' report was on grant programs also included the Adult Education & Family Literacy Act, funded by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) via the U.S. Department of Education. Adult Ed helps clients earn GED, and offers assistance such as tutoring services and job referrals. It helped 120 students this year. Carl Perkins CTE (Career Technical Education) grants are applied for every year through the Department of Education. KBOR offers short-term grants. Recent funding paid for state-of-the-art equipment, such as an ambulance simulator for the Nursing Department and the APEX Officer virtual reality (VR) system for the Criminal Justice Department. The Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) is funding community digital literacy through Barton's Workforce Training and Community Education (WTCE) Division. The Kansas Arts Council supported the Barton County "Nutcracker" performance. There are also partnerships with Fort Hays State University and Kansas State University. The Classroom to Classroom project with FHSU helps recruit future teachers from rural areas. Students start with scholarships at Barton before they transfer to Fort Hays. Both FHSU and K-State partnerships help Barton offer support for students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs. Barnes noted that Barton has an active STEM club that was created through this grant. For clarification, Linn Hogg is director of the Volunteers in Action (VIA) of Central Kansas and AmeriCorps Seniors Programs. RSVP, formerly the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, is part of AmeriCorps Seniors, and has been replaced in Great Bend by VIA. Other services provided are medical transportation, Medicare counseling and AARP tax preparation.
Extra.ie
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Muireann O'Connell in her homeowner era as she celebrates after 'soul-destroying' process
Ireland AM star Muireann O'Connell is officially a homeowner, joking that she can finally 'legitimately' refer to her fiancé as 'housemate'. The presenter got engaged to her partner, Philip Manzor, in 2021, but the pair have seemingly no plans to tie the knot just yet. Like many Irish couples, it seems they have decided to take on home ownership first, with Muireann revealing on social media on Friday that they have finally purchased their first home. Ireland AM star Muireann O'Connell is officially a homeowner, joking that she can finally 'legitimately' refer to her fiancé as 'housemate'. Pic: Instagram/Muireann O'Connell Writing on Instagram, she said: 'If I was a pedant, I would have been calling him my bungalow-mate. Today, I can legitimately call him my housemate. 'Thank you to the lovely previous owners and to everyone who helped us to get here. Ye are the best. 'We've been terrible at this process. God, house buying has been a slog. I know it's not easy.' Pic: Instagram/Muireann O'Connell The Ireland AM host added: 'For anyone going through it, much love. It can be soul-destroying. But bloody hell do I feel good today.' 'Now, how the hell do you decorate a house?' Muireann went on to share a few snaps from the process, sharing a sneak peek into the couple's lovely home. Pic: Instagram/Muireann O'Connell Friends and followers rushed to the comments to congratulate her on the major milestone, with Irish influencer Louise Cooney writing: 'Yayyy huge congrats to you both!! Exciting times.' Fionnuala Jay said: 'Oh my god delighted for ye!!!!!!', while Terrie McEvoy added: 'THRILLED FOR YOU!!!' Back in 2021, Muireann had the help of co-hosts Tommy Bowe and Alan Hughes when she announced that she was engaged to her long-term partner live on air. The Limerick native has been very private about her love life over the years, with her 'housemate's' identity only being revealed last year. Speaking to RSVP in March 2024, Muireann laughed as she noted Philip is quite private, but added that it didn't bother either of them when his identity was revealed. 'I didn't mind in the least, I am dead proud of him, and, sure, I love him,' she said, 'I don't think he wanted to run onto the couch, jump up and down and do a Tom Cruise on The Oprah Show about it, but he was fine.' She added that they 'never talked about it because it wasn't a big deal.' 'I think some people think I kept him locked up and only let him out on the weekends,' she joked. 'The reality is that like so many others, he is a private person and doesn't put himself out there — I respect that.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Summer reading program looking for volunteers in St. Johns County
The St. Johns County School District summer reading program is back, and the district is looking for volunteers. RSVP of St. Johns County is looking for community members to assist once a week, with flexible hours. Volunteers will go through an orientation and a free background check. For more information, contact RSVP Director Cheryl Freeman at (904) 547-3952 or [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I didn't realise how hard it is' admits 98FM star as she opens up on ‘no regret' decision behind mobile home purchase
98FM star Suzanne Kane has opened up about her "heavenly" decision to purchase a mobile home for her family. The popular radio star frequently co-hosts a weekday morning show on 98FM from 10am to 1pm. Advertisement 2 Suzanne purchased a caravan home for her family in Wicklow Credit: Instagram 2 Suzanne and her husband first began their search six years ago Credit: Instagram The radio star has three kids with her husband Joey: Oisin, ten, Hannah, eight and Sadie, four. The happy couple recently purchased a mobile home for their family, in the same caravan park her husband spent his summers growing up. Their new mobile home is located in Clogga Caravan park in Arklow, Co She spoke to RSVP about her decision behind purchasing the plot, explaining: "I work full-time and there is something so unbelievable about throwing the kids in the car on a Friday afternoon and driving 50 minutes down the road. Advertisement read more on Suzanne Kane "Last year, we had a moment when the kids arrived, it was the first weekend in May and we pulled into our mobile. My little girl, who was seven at the time and had made some friends very briefly the summer before, ran down and they all hugged on the deck. "They were gone, off they went and played. It's the epitome of a safe childhood because they can't go anywhere and everybody on the site looks out for them." And although the benefits of owning a holiday home are plentiful, Suzanne's experience in purchasing the plot differed greatly from her expectations. She said: "I didn't realise how hard it is to buy a holiday home in a mobile home park. I thought you just rang and went, 'Hi, can I have a mobile?' But no, that's not how it works'. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Revealed The couple started their hunt more than six years ago, which consisted of constant Googling, calling sellers and scouting their desired areas. Eventually they landed on Clogga caravan park, a small area located just 40 steps away from the beach. Ireland AM star marks career milestone after first weekend on air and fans say he's 'a natural' She added: "For us, financially, we were like, 'We're going to have to dig deep to make this happen', but my husband Joey said we would not regret it. We definitely don't, it's just a piece of heaven down there". Recently Suzanne has taken an Advertisement Suzanne has been missing from the station since early April, with Leanne Hanafin replacing her. SHOW SHAKE-UP The radio star took to Instagram while the show was on to post a video of herself sitting in the back of a car and teased a new project. She wrote: "Off to do two things I've never done before." Suzanne then shared a clip of her while in Heuston railway station "confessing" about her train worries before heading off to Cork. Advertisement She admitted: "I'm 44 and I've never been on a train on my own ever. Last time I got a train was like 15 years ago and that was to Kilkenny. "But like Niamh clearly looked after that because there's no way I could do that. "I'm going to Cork today on the train and was going by myself... I don't even know what you do. "So now I'm waiting for somebody because they're coming with me on the train. Now, they were going anyway but they were like, 'I'll jump on your train'. Advertisement "I've just sent them a message going, 'I'm glad you're going because I don't even know... I don't know what you do next, I'm just standing here waiting'."
Forbes
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Tuesday, April 15th
Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the ... More puzzle. In case you missed Monday's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: Another day, another NYT Mini Crossword to solve! If you're having trouble with some of these crossword clues, read on for the answers. And remember, it's best to just skip words you don't know and work your back, filling in the blanks as you go along. The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, it's free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though you'll need the app to tackle the archive. Spoilers ahead! 1- Say whether you'll go — RSVP 5- Fitting game for Chip, Jack and Betty to play? — POKER FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder 6- ____ acid — AMINO 7- Beginning of a joke — SETUP 8- Mix, as a salad — TOSS 1- Doomed Shakespearean lover — ROMEO 2- Short comedic performances — SKITS 3- Planet shrouded in toxic clouds that smell like rotten eggs — VENUS 4- Support, with 'up' — PROP 5- 'I'm never going back, the ___ is in the ___' (lyric from 'Let It Go') — PAST Today's Mini How did you do? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. If you also play Wordle, I write guides about that as well. You can find those and all my TV guides, reviews and much more here on my blog. Thanks for reading!
