Community Health & Care: St. Thomas Health Department is rolling out Basic Life Support training for staff and community health aides to close a first-aid gap for out-of-hospital emergencies. Local Nonprofit Support: Empty Bowls Garrett County is set for Sept. 20 at Wisp Resort, pairing handmade bowls with meals to raise money for hunger-relief programs. Charity Fundraising: BGC Group’s BGC Charity Day raised a record $16m globally, adding to a 22-year legacy supporting hundreds of charities. Community Spaces: Lake District National Park Authority approved a community room at Alexander House, an assisted living facility, to expand daytime wellbeing and meetings. Food Security & Youth Nutrition: Telangana’s Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation inaugurated a centralized community kitchen in Karimnagar to provide breakfast for government school students. Civic Input & Trust: Salem held a town hall on data centers, with residents pushing for clearer community impacts before any proposal moves forward. Community Arts: Trenton Community A-Team launched its Art Cart, a mobile art studio bringing creative expression to neighborhoods. Community Infrastructure: Red Bay City Council will revisit its License Plate Recognition System policy after public backlash, with another input meeting scheduled for Oct. 5.