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Washington Post
21 hours ago
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- Washington Post
An after-school program in Trump's backyard struggles to survive DOGE cuts
It would have been hard to see much of a crisis brewing at the Arlington Mill Community Center, given the joyful stream of middle-schoolers bolting inside last month. But it was there in the way 11-year-old Mason Soto greeted his teacher, Andrew Gelsinger. 'Mr. Andrew!' yelled Mason, running into the classroom. 'You're still here!'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
San Diego cultural center asking for donations after front door smashed
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A San Diego cultural center is asking for donations to fix their front door and upgrade their security system after their building was vandalized earlier this month. Centro Cultural de la Raza, an arts and culture community center that 'creates, preserves, promotes and educates about Chicano, Mexicano, Native American and Latino art and culture' in the San Diego/Tijuana border region is located in Balboa Park in San Diego. According to the cultural center, sometime late night on May 18 or early May 19, the glass was shattered on one of the 10-foot front doors to the building. Two city-issued cement trash cans were also found overturned at the entrance. No one is believed to have entered the building. 'This is not the first time, not even this year, that Centro has experienced violence. We are profoundly grateful that Centro volunteers, staff, and members of the many community groups that call Centro home were not here at the time, and so everyone is safe. We are also grateful that our exhibit, collections, and tools and equipment are unharmed. But how many times will I have to repeat this?' 'The violence cannot continue: our safety and peace are paramount and, moreover, acts like these have ripple effects. Acts like these intimidate people and communities, and often result in second-guessing one's safety in public spaces, or self-censoring in order to avoid drawing attention. This is anathema to the work of Centro, which is even more critical now, to shift narratives and shape political consciousness. We don't know who is perpetrating the attacks, but we do know that collective care is a powerful safety measure – we ask our communities, friends, and allies to look out for one another. In doing so, we resist isolation, we build community,' stated Dr. Roberto D. Hernández, President of the Board of Trustees. 'This is an escalation of the violence we've experienced this year. The first two incidents involved petty theft and damage that, while harmful, invasive, and very stressful, were to a smaller scale. This time, someone intentionally threw a stone through our door and tipped over two very heavy garbage receptacles that required three of us to put upright. It is clear that the violence, the attack, was the point.' 'We want to let people know what is happening, and call on us all to keep each other, Centro, and our thriving arts and cultural work safe. Please stop in to visit, say hello, join a workshop, or shop at La Tiendita or our monthly artisan market. As a show of collective strength, we are raising funds specifically to cover the expense of replacing the glass pane in our front door.' 'Centro is a place for self-expression, political education, exploration, and sharing, within the artistic and cultural traditions across Indigenous, Chicano, and Latinx communities. We have long survived and thrived in the face of overt and structural violence, and this will be no different. But it is sobering and heartbreaking that it continues to be our reality and now we are in the position of raising funds to repair harm rather than invest in things like programming or restoring our iconic murals,' said Ana Hernández, Executive Director. The center says all funds donated from now through June 15 would be used to fix the Centro Cultural de la Raza front door, and that any excess funds would go towards upgrading their security systems this summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Al Bawaba
19-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Diyar Al Muharraq Announces Completion of Construction Works on Jeewan Community Center
Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain's largest real estate developer, has announced the completion of construction works on its community center located in Jeewan. This marks a key step in the company's ongoing commitment to social responsibility and creating well-rounded, sustainable communities. Drawing influence from contemporary Bahraini architecture, the community center has been constructed with the highest standards in collaboration with Bawab Contracting as the main contractor, HAJ Quantity Surveyors Co. S.P.C. as the project manager, Arab Architects W.L.L. as the lead consultant, and D.G. Jones and Partners as the cost the occasion, Eng. Ahmed Ali Alammadi, Chief Executive Officer of Diyar Al Muharraq, said: 'As part of our deep-rooted commitment to social responsibility, we aim to develop projects that enhance our residents' quality of life and meet their evolving needs. We are pleased to announce the completion of the Jeewan community center, which will play an essential role in strengthening social ties and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our partners, whose dedication and expertise remain instrumental in delivering this project in line with the highest quality standards embedded across all our developments.' The center was constructed on an area of 3,066 sqm with a built-up area of 380 sqm. The space includes a variety of service and retail facilities, featuring an outdoor children's play area, a multi-purpose outdoor court, and seven retail units ranging from 29 sqm to 77 sqm. These amenities aim to serve both Jeewan residents and its neighboring Al Muharraq is the Kingdom's largest integrated residential city that blends luxury with the core family values of Bahraini society. The development offers a wide range of housing solutions and contemporary lifestyles, complemented by a mix of residential, commercial, recreational, and healthcare facilities that embody the vision of modern, future-ready urban infrastructure. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
CBS News
17-05-2025
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- CBS News
The Hallie Q. Brown Community Center is celebrating 96 years, looking towards the future
A St. Paul, Minnesota, organization that's been helping the community for nearly 100 years is under new leadership and looking to expand its role. You'll find the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in the heart of the Rondo Neighborhood serving as a lighthouse of the community. "We are a 96-year-old organization we are in a new phase of our legacy and our story," said Benny Roberts, Executive Director at Hallie Q. Brown. Roberts is the new executive director of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center a place he says helped shape him into the leader he is today "This is where I grew up and this is where I was raised, so the center is very important to me," said Roberts. "So, I get to come back home and serve the folks and lead the folks that led me as a kid." Hallie Q. Brown was founded in 1929. It began as a settlement house for African Americans denied services from other agencies and evolved into a muti-service center for all people. "In the early 1900s there was really no place for our community to thrive," said Roberts. "It was built by our community and for our community and it became a staple that people know they can go to for their basic needs to serve the most marginalized in our community our elders, the hungry our children and when we became consistently known as that it was the lighthouse not just for the Black community but for the community as a whole." WCCO Well documented are the activities Hallie Q. Brown did and still does bring to community. From its food shelf to programs for children, teens and our older generation. Arts and culture are also a part of this legacy, including the Penumbra Theatre, now the largest African American Theatre in the country. "They have always pivoted to the needs of the community," said Roberts. "I see us being a communal resource hub." Roberts would like to see a Ramsey County Service center here, right now the closest for people who live in the Rondo and Summit neighborhoods is in Roseville. Roberts also sees the organization expanding to help meet the needs of all who call St. Paul home. "We're in a food desert I see us building a grocery store we've been holding history in this community for almost 100 years, and I see us expressing that into a museum," said Roberts. "I see us having restaurants and coffee shops and shops here where this is a one stop shopping attraction that generates jobs, but it also keeps the community's identity alive." This is a new season for Hallie Q. Brown and Roberts believes it will prove to be just as relevant now as it was when it first opened. "Everyone is looking for an organization an institution that can really be the leader and corral change in our community and people still see Hallie Q. Brown as that lighthouse it's still alive even more today."
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Montgomery celebrates Sheridan Heights Community Center renovations
Mayor Steven Reed's father, Joe, was on the Montgomery City Council in 1986 when the Sheridan Heights Community Center initially opened. On May 6, Steven Reed gathered with city leaders and others to celebrate a re-launch of the center with more amenities, part of a larger project geared at helping the surrounding neighborhoods. "That's what investing in community looks like," Reed said outside the center. The renovations include a resurfaced pool and a resurfaced gym floor. The city also added an e-gaming room and a table tennis game. More: Chisholm improvements part of larger $10 million effort to renovate community centers The community center is part of a larger $10 million project the city is pursuing to renovate "five to eight" of Montgomery's community centers over 2025. City Council Member Marche Johnson said community centers are important to the surrounding neighborhoods they support. She announced an upcoming community day at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10. The celebration will offer face painting, line dancing, a petting zoo and a demonstration by the Montgomery Fire Department. The Sheridan Heights Community Center is at 3501 Faro Drive. Alex Gladden is the Montgomery Advertiser's education reporter. She can be reached at agladden@ or on Twitter @gladlyalex. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Montgomery celebrates Sheridan Heights Community Center renovations
