AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCommunity Safety & Trust: A police officer was shot outside the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on the eve of Yom Kippur; the suspect, a former Canadian soldier, died of his wounds and the officer remains in critical condition, renewing concerns about antisemitism. Leadership in Local Philanthropy: The Community Foundation for Monterey County named Gina Dalma its new president/CEO, bringing deep nonprofit and community-action experience and a focus on inclusion. Community Health & Services: Penobscot Community Health Care is trying to transfer services to avoid bankruptcy, with potential closures and layoffs raising alarms for low-income Mainers. Local Giving That Works: The Community Foundation of Orillia & Area opened 2026 grant applications for registered charities, while “Give Like Dolly Day” support is pushing early literacy through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Grand Forks. Community Spaces & Belonging: Mansfield’s Church of the New Covenant unveiled a free Community Resource Center with digital access and privacy pods for telehealth and job interviews. Food, Fun, and Civic Life: Madison’s Trunk or Treat is back with local businesses and groups pitching in, and Albany’s “Unity in the Community” barbecue aims to feed 1,000+ amid high food insecurity.
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