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Students involved in Puerto Rico for the “Supporting Community Resilience” trip, who participated in efforts to respond to recent natural disasters there.

The world of alternative spring breaks

Chloe Harich, Reporter November 29, 2023

The alternative spring break program allows students to take advantage of their free time help change a community.  The Alternative Spring Break is an educational program in which groups of students,...

ACCESS shelter engages in Giving Tuesday

Chloe Harich, Reporter November 19, 2023

ACCESS Inc., an Akron homeless shelter for women and children, is participating in Giving Tuesday Nov. 28, and every dollar donated goes directly to helping women and children in the community.  Giving...

Knitting for those in need mixes community outreach with a tactical creative outlet.

Knitting for Those in Need craftily supports community

Chloe Harich, Reporter November 5, 2023

Knitting for Those in Need is a nonprofit charitable organization that uses loom knitting, needle knitting and crochet to create items for those in need.  The group started in 2011 to teach knitting...

A few of the pre-decorated holiday trees displayed for the silent auction.

LoveLight ties community together with annual multicultural holiday festival

Chloe Harich, Reporter November 4, 2023

LoveLight’s annual Multicultural Holiday Festival at Roosevelt High School brought together many community members Saturday.  Lovelight, a Kent-based non-profit organization, presented this festival...

LoveLight presents its annual multicultural holiday festival

LoveLight presents its annual multicultural holiday festival

Chloe Harich, Reporter October 25, 2023

LoveLight Inc., a local non-profit organization, will showcase its annual Multicultural Holiday Festival on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roosevelt High School.  Haley Adams, a sophomore volunteer,...

Pantry manager Abby Fife (left) and kitchen manager Lila Ferry (right).

Flashes Fighting Hunger works to feed Kent community

Chloe Harich, Reporter October 5, 2023

Flashes Fighting Hunger is a volunteer organization run by students to promote food security.  The organization started in 2011 when students started making hot meals to give out to organizations....