As federal health grants shrink, memory cafés in communities like Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, are stepping up to support dementia patients and their caregivers. Rob Kennedy joined about a dozen others in a local community space, highlighting the growing importance of grassroots initiatives.

In a unified effort, Sacramento County and city officials are pursuing Proposition 1 funding to address the growing homelessness crisis. This collaboration signifies a committed step towards improving community welfare.

Amid New Hampshire’s housing crisis, a new facility in Derry offers struggling families a much-needed second chance. Organizations are stepping up to provide essential support to those in tough situations.

We’ve compiled the week’s most talked-about stories—from the police’s new registry to sequoia plantings in Detroit—for your weekend reading.