Back-to-School Support: Southern Illinois families can grab free backpacks, supplies, haircuts, physicals, and more at the Prevention Day & Back-to-School Giveaway in Mulkeytown, plus a Community Experience & Safety Zone with bike, water, and hunting safety demos. Fire Department Community Care: Zeigler Fire Department’s Back-to-School Bash (July 25) offers grade-appropriate supplies for Zeigler-Royalton students and family fun like hot dogs and a fire-engine bounce house. Food Security Through Local Growing: Burlington’s Community Garden keeps fresh produce flowing to the People Helping People Food Pantry, helping families stretch limited budgets. Community Health Access: Tuolumne County’s 2026 Community Roots Resource Fair is set to expand screenings and services, from blood sugar and bone density checks to dental van support. Women’s Health Closer to Home (Ireland): HSE opened a new Bettystown Postnatal Hub in Co Meath to bring structured postnatal support to Louth, Meath, and Monaghan families. Charity Under Pressure: Oxfam’s Herne Bay shop closed after nearly 50 years, leaving volunteers scrambling as the high street loses another community anchor. Community Infrastructure: West Chester Township is seeking public input on a $250K Keehner Park master plan, including reforestation and new play and shelter upgrades. Nonprofit Rebrand: Community Harvest Food Bank unveiled a new identity and tagline as it marks 40+ years fighting food insecurity across nine counties.