At a makeshift welcome center in the Lower East Side, those who came before help those who are new, and a community begins to grow.
Tag: Volunteers and Community Service
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Peace Corps, Criticized for Medical Care, Settles Wrongful-Death Suit for $750,000
Bernice Heiderman, a 24-year-old Peace Corps volunteer, died of undiagnosed malaria in the African island nation of Comoros in 2018. Her family sued.
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They Refused to Serve. Now They’re Supporting Israel’s War Effort.
The Brothers in Arms group helped lead protests against the government, with members vowing to ignore military call-ups. But after the Hamas attacks, it pivoted to aid those affected by the conflict.
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Israelis Rush to Volunteer and Donate After Hamas Attacks
A long-divided country is pulling together in a show of solidarity, donating everything from breast milk to high-tech help.
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Have Gear, Will Deliver: Why I Carry Supplies to Ukrainian Troops
An army of individuals transport needed nonlethal supplies to Ukrainian military personnel in the field.