Community Services

Chicago – November 06, 2026 -- Homeowners in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana who sign up for 2027 lawn care with Dr. Green Services between November 9 and December 18, 2026, will get one free fall lawn treatment, and a local child in need will get a brand-new toy.

Every qualifying signup triggers a toy donation

The family-owned company is running the Dr. Green Toy Drive during that window. For each qualifying new customer who enrolls in a 2027 lawn care program, it will donate one new toy valued at up to $20.

The free fall treatment is subject to weather and service availability.

The drive covers Chicago, Joliet, Naperville and Plainfield

The initiative includes Chicago, Joliet, Naperville, Plainfield and surrounding suburbs, plus communities throughout Northwest Indiana. Toys are intended to benefit local children and families in need.

Albuquerque – November 06, 2026 -- Adults and children in New Mexico can get free dental care on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the New Mexico Mission of Mercy clinic at Tingley Coliseum, EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE.

Doors open at 5:15 a.m. and no appointments are taken

Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis until daily capacity is reached. Doors open at 5:15 a.m. on both days. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Cleanings, fillings and extractions are on offer

Services may include cleanings, fillings and extractions. Limited additional services may be available depending on how many volunteers show up. Before treatment, every patient receives oral health education and a medical screening.

Hollywood – November 06, 2026 -- Memorial Healthcare System's mobile health units have served more than 2,000 patients through more than 2,800 visits in the first nine months of 2026, bringing checkups, refills and school physicals to South Broward neighborhoods where access to care can be limited.

2025 results: 3,500 visits and a 62% drop in admissions

The program delivered more than 3,500 patient visits in 2025. Participating patients saw a 62% reduction in hospital admissions, and Memorial estimates $4.3 million in health system cost savings.

The adult unit made 1,623 visits over 224 service days. The pediatric unit made 1,961 visits over 248 service days. Together, the units served seven municipalities, three schools and 20 community sites, and took part in 15 community events.

Phoenix – November 06, 2026 -- Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona will host its Blueprints & Blue Jeans gala on Friday, March 5, 2027, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at the Arizona Biltmore, with proceeds going to affordable housing and home repairs.

Two Habitat Heroes will be honored

This year's honorees are SRP, named Corporate Hero, and Corky Silver, named Individual Hero. Habitat selected one honoree from the corporate community and one from the individual giving community.

Todd Rogers, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, describes the evening as "a little less formal and a lot more fun" than a typical gala. He says it brings together supporters across the region to fund affordable homes, critical community repairs, and lasting stability.

LOS ANGELES – November 06, 2026 -- Bigo Live is donating $15,000 to Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) to fund Thanksgiving meals for 664 people, and viewers can help the campaign along through themed livestreams and in-app gifts until Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

The campaign, called "Home is Just a Stream Away," runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 26. Bigo Live has guaranteed the full donation, so every meal kit is funded in time for the holiday. This is the second year the livestreaming platform has partnered with USHS, the largest social services provider in the San Gabriel Valley.

The need is substantial: nearly 25% of households in Los Angeles County face food insecurity, according to USC Dornsife.

Boston – November 06, 2026 -- Eligible first-time host families with a military or veteran background can now get $1,500 off the cost of an au pair through Cultural Care Au Pair. The company says this is the largest military and veteran discount among designated sponsors of the State Department-regulated au pair program.

One in eight host families is military-affiliated

Nearly one in eight au pair host families has a military connection. Au pairs can work outside traditional 9-5 hours and on weekends, and their schedules can be adjusted week to week. They can also move with their host family, which helps keep childcare consistent for children whose parents receive new orders.

Childcare ranks as a top stressor for service families

The source cites several figures on the childcare squeeze:

Kissimmee – November 06, 2026 -- Golfers and pickleball players can sign up now for the 10th annual Hearts for St. Jude fundraiser, held February 20-23, 2027, at the Reunion Resort near Orlando, Florida. Proceeds go to cancer research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Two tournaments and a gala fill the weekend

The 2027 schedule features expanded golf and pickleball tournaments on Sunday and Monday. A dinner gala follows on Sunday evening. The weekend ends Monday night with a musical performance and celebration by Seventh Heaven.

The event has raised more than $3.3 million

Since it began, the tournament and gala series, hosted by the nonprofit The Big Raise 501c3, has raised more than $3.3 million to fight childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The 2026 edition was the largest gathering and raise in the event's decade-long history.

Exton – November 06, 2026 -- Students, parents and colleagues in southeastern Pennsylvania can nominate a teacher for the 2026-27 Citadel Heart of Learning Awards until January 15, 2027. Citadel Credit Union will recognize more than 35 educators and provide $100,000 in personal awards and school grants.

Every winner gets cash, a school grant and a glass heart

Each recipient receives a personal monetary award, a grant for their school and Citadel's signature glass heart award. Winners will be surprised and recognized during spring celebrations.

Nominations are open to students, parents, fellow educators, school administrators and community members. The program covers public and private schools in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, plus adjacent communities in southeastern Pennsylvania.

BALTIMORE – November 06, 2026 -- Cancer patients whose treatment keeps them from attending a Baltimore Ravens game got a tailgate of their own at the second annual Ravens Crucial Catch Tailgate Experience, held inside a MedStar Health hospital for patients, their families and their care teams.

A marching band leads the hospital's largest event of the year

The Ravens Marching Band, new to the event this year, played through the parking lots and hospital lobby to draw people in. The gathering has become the largest hospital event of the year for the Ravens and MedStar Health. Ravens alumni Qadry Ismail (Super Bowl XXXV) and Jameel McClain (Super Bowl XLVII) posed for photos with fans. Poe and members of the cheer squad also joined in.

CHICAGO – November 05, 2026 -- People who have lost someone to suicide can attend free in-person and virtual gatherings across Illinois between Nov. 14 and Nov. 22, culminating in International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Illinois chapter hosts events for all kinds of loss

The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is organizing the events. They are open to anyone who has lost a family member, friend, co-worker, or peer to suicide. Each one includes time for reflection, support, and connection, and the in-person events include a shared meal.

AFSP Illinois Executive Director Angela Cummings said "healing becomes possible when we come together with others who understand."