For the first time, Dunkirk’s Southern Memorial Gardens hosted Wreaths Across America, an 18-year-old nonprofit dedicated to remembering, honoring, and teaching about veterans’ sacrifices. The December 13 event brought community members together to pay tribute to fallen service members.

Monadnock Family Services reports a 275% surge in new patients this year, an announcement made at a Dec. 4 fundraising event by CEO Mindy Asbury. The sharp rise spotlights an urgent need for more mental health support in the community.

Rahab’s Rope began as a simple vision to support women and girls being trafficked in South Asia. Today, it stands as a fully realized endeavor, headquartered in Gainesville and operating shops in Clayton and on St. Simons Island. Its mission continues to expand, emphasizing both global awareness and local impact.

Dorothy Hicks of Front Royal experienced a devastating tragedy when her son died by suicide. Determined to keep other families from enduring the same pain, she founded a nonprofit focused on suicide awareness. Her central message—“It can be anybody”—serves as a powerful reminder that no one is immune.

I Can 2, a small nonprofit dedicated to adults with developmental disabilities, is hosting a three-day barbecue fundraiser from August 28 to 30. The event aims to bring people together in support of belonging and inclusion.