Community Care & Homelessness: A Bridgeport resident is rallying Harrison County support for winter help, asking for donations to FUMC/shelter, plus volunteers to serve evening meals for up to 50 people. Local Fire Support: Westlake Mayor J.P. O’Connor helped secure a handmade, crew-sized table for Station 22 firefighters—community-built as a “symbol of love.” Digital Access & Accountability: Greenville residents and the mayor are pushing Optimum after repeated fiber outages disrupt payments, business calls, and city communications. Community Health Infrastructure: Helpful Harvest in Athens, WV is expanding a food pantry into a larger farm-and-outreach center, adding a rural health clinic, community kitchen, and classes. Food Security & Community Building: “Soup, There It Is” in St. Francois County grew into a countywide effort serving 450 meals and collecting 2,500+ pounds of food through partnerships. Charity & Recovery: MGMT Digital joined NOLA Detox’s five-year anniversary, highlighting community-rooted addiction treatment. Public Input on Development: Madison seeks feedback on public art designs for LakeWay’s SkyLine phase, tying art to equity and well-being. Youth & Holiday Giving: Toys for Tots kicks off Oct. 3 in Pine Bluff with a community toy drive and prize drawing.