RACINE — New and unwrapped toys are needed for the reoccurring Focus on Community Toy Drive that runs until Dec. 8. The local nonprofit requests donations to be able to give toys to local children this holiday season. Toy Drive requests This Toy Drive will serve age groups 0 to 14 years old. “We can use […]
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The Eye on Resources: 10 nonprofits in honor of our 10-year anniversary
October is a special month for the Racine County Eye, and this year we want to make an astounding impact in our community as we celebrate 10 years as a business in Racine County. For the last decade, we have been striving to produce quality journalism that serves the Racine/Kenosha communities – our communities – […]
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Teen Peer Program offers paid employment opportunities for area youth in grades 9-12
RACINE — Teens looking to be paid and make a difference in the Racine community can now get involved in Focus on Community’s Teen Peer Program where they offer paid employment. Focus on Community works to unite the community in an effort to prevent substance abuse and inspire healthy life choices. Through a leadership program hosted […]
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Teen Outreach Program offered to grades 6-8 at Racine Unified, community centers
RACINE — Teens in Racine can join the after-school Teen Outreach Program (TOP) this fall through Racine Unified School District and other community resources. Teens in grades 6-8 can join this fall to be a part of a program that promotes positive youth development. TOP is made possible through a partnership with the City of […]
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Interested in service? Racine County’s Nonprofit Draft Day is July 13
RACINE — The 2nd annual Nonprofit Draft Day for Racine County – an event modeled after a professional sports draft – is set for Thursday, July 13 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Johnson Financial Group, 555 Main St. Nonprofit Draft Day is presented by Leadership Racine, a program of the Racine Area Manufacturers and […]
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Toy donations urgently needed for Focus on Community Toy Drive Nov. 19, Dec. 3
RACINE — Focus on Community, a local nonprofit, urgently needs unwrapped toy donations to give to local children this holiday season. “For the past three years, we have put together a Toy Shop for families in need during the holidays. We had usually gotten a large donation from a local business, but their stock of […]