AGP Executive Report

Floodplain & housing planning: Phillips County commissioners learned updated floodplain rules are due by November 2026 to keep National Flood Insurance Program eligibility, alongside a $56,250 state grant for housing and planning. Volunteer power: Chippenham’s Waste Not Want Not marked Volunteers’ Week, spotlighting how its small team of weekly volunteers keeps its homelessness and domestic-abuse support shop running. Cancer support fundraisers: Dorset’s Teddy20 got sponsor funding for a 360-mile “Le Teddy Tour,” while Stick ’n’ Step in Wirral invited people to join its 14th annual kayak challenge for children with cerebral palsy. Community connection through transport: Community Rail Week launched in Oxford with “Journeys for All,” aiming to reduce barriers to travel and strengthen station-community ties. Safety and youth support: Cambridgeshire Police teamed with Redeeming Our Communities to survey young people on when and where they feel safe, as knife crime concerns grow. Homelessness to jobs: Emmaus Leeds celebrated Adel’s move from sleeping rough to becoming a warehouse manager. Local grants: Whitley County’s Community Foundation approved $189,000+ in grants for emergency management, youth programs, and services. Health training: Douglas County drug prevention coalition offered free overdose reversal training and more sessions ahead.

Community & Care: A new inclusive playground in Jamestown is already drawing far more visitors since opening last fall, with officials calling it a true community destination. Local Food Security: Arby’s Foundation is sending $6,000 to Community Harvest Food Bank to expand its kids’ BackPack Program. Youth & Learning: Students at York Region Food Network’s London and Main Community Garden helped design and plant new beds, boosting fresh-food access and accessibility. Health & Access: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals is inviting patients, carers, and the public to a Patient Engagement and Experience event focused on better communication and inclusive support. Environment & Volunteer Power: Keep Britain Tidy is recruiting more “Litter Heroes” ambassadors to help communities tackle everyday litter. Energy Equity: Ava Community Energy and Prologis are launching a first community solar partnership site in Oakland with discounts for low-income residents. Community Building: Rayjon Share Care marks 40 years of solidarity with an open-house celebration June 18. Charity Governance: MPs are pressing the Charity Commission over a dispute involving the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

Charity & Community Giving: A wanted director of a scandal-hit Hong Kong charity faces a sweeping 14-count civil lawsuit in the US over an alleged multimillion-dollar property “shell game,” while locally Indy Community Pantry says a community refrigerator at an Indianapolis church was stolen within a day of installation, cutting off free food for families in food-desert areas. Food Security & Local Services: The Lake Superior YMCA is running a June 5/8 community food box giveaway, and Whitley County’s Community Foundation approved more than $180,000 in grants to groups tackling disaster response, child food security, grief support, and youth programs. Community Events & Volunteerism: From a free World Cup watch party in Wichita to a Downtown Arlington classic car show and a Wolfeboro Town Clean Up Day, communities are leaning on events to build connection and raise support. Civic Life & Accountability: Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court declined to hear a Sunshine Law challenge tied to funding for a volunteer fire department committee, keeping the borough’s decision in place. Arts & Youth: Liam Gallagher’s Brighter Sound ambassador role kicks off a charity prize draw with 100% proceeds going to the Manchester-based arts charity.

Community Partnerships: The GameBoard teamed up with Tributary Beer Garden to add games and more social connection at Kiwanis Park in Sheboygan, backing local business ties. Civic Inclusion: Belfast’s new Lord Mayor Róis-Márie Donnelly launched her first community visit focused on language and integration support, saying the city should “wrap our arms” around everyone. Local Governance Fight: Avenal’s city council meeting turned tense after voters certified a recall election; recalled officials were challenged over whether they can legally keep acting. Community-Led Health & Safety: In Calexico, a nonprofit reportback shared what residents said about healthcare access after months of community conversations; in Carlinville, a June 15 blood drive will support local hospitals. Grants for Frontline Needs: Into Our Hands Community Foundation awarded $38,916 to 23 local groups, including housing, education, and health initiatives. Charity Events: Missoula Under Construction returns June 6 to raise support for the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center, and a June 20 Alzheimer’s fundraiser at Sebastian Inlet pairs beach fun with fundraising. Community Recognition: A North Bay hospital worker, Rita Dubeau, was honored with a Community Builders Legacy Award for decades of compassionate service.

Community Health Funding: St. Joseph Community Health Foundation awarded $673,570 in 2026 grants, focusing on prenatal/infant care and refugees/immigrants, with support for dozens of local nonprofits. Mental Health & Charity Fundraising: A funeral director’s staffer is cycling 79 miles to raise £1,400 for Headlight, with match funding doubling impact for mental health services across Wiltshire. Youth, Food & Family Support: Oklahoma Production Center hosted a family bingo night fundraiser, while a drive-thru food giveaway is set for June 9 for kids ages 1–18. Community Safety & Justice: Belmopan held a large rally demanding justice after Dr. Naun Bonilla was murdered, and Tucson’s Salvation Army launched Operation Chill Out to protect unsheltered residents from extreme heat. Local Culture & Belonging: Prince George’s County’s “We the People Block Party” celebrated 250 years of U.S. history with arts, culture, and community panels. Education & Community Programs: Seedling Explorers kicked off at a community garden with free weekly sessions for young kids and families. Community Spotlight: Out Loud Buffalo keeps LGBTQ+ community connected through inclusive sports leagues.

Housing & Homeownership: Maryland expanded its SmartBuy student-loan payoff help for first-time buyers, raising the assistance cap to $25,000 to make homeownership more reachable. Community Events: Rockport’s free “Do-Si-Donuts” contra dance returns June 13 at Marine Park, while Stockton Springs’ library is taking yard-sale space rentals for its Sept. 12 “Great Event,” and Minisink Battlegrounds Park hosts a June 27 plein-air painting party. Local Nonprofits & Services: Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in London is planning a first shop and a fundraising push to close its deficit by 2029. Animal Welfare: St. Mary’s County’s “Maple Syrup” needs a quiet foster or adopter while she recovers from heartworm treatment. Community Safety & Grief: West Point, Utah, mourns a 71-year-old veteran killed on his front porch, and the search for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin is expected to add Orang Asli community help. Health & Volunteering: HCA Florida hospitals logged 452 volunteer hours in April to support local needs.

Affordable Housing: Carterton’s The Falcons finishes 200 homes, with many buyers using Shared Ownership or Rent to Buy to keep costs down. Community Grief & Safety: Longview residents packed a church to honor Nippon Dynawave worker Gilbert Bernal as families await answers after the deadly tank implosion. Local Gardens & Volunteerism: Frinton’s Frombles group gave a community garden a makeover—new plants, weeds cleared, and plans for a more sustainable redesign. Housing Security: In Garfield County, residents are rallying to buy a mobile home park and keep land from being sold off—an effort that could shape wider state strategies. Public Engagement: Boulder is hosting Community Conversations for older adults and family caregivers to shape its Age-Inclusive plan. Community Health & Belonging: Omaha’s tattoo artist Katie Martin, left paralyzed by a rare spinal infection, is getting a big fundraiser from local businesses and neighbors. Police-Community Trust: Nassau County’s “Unity in the Community” event brought kids and law enforcement together with food, games, and outreach. Community Events: Edinburg Police’s free “Movie with a Cop” series kicks off June 5 to build trust through family-friendly nights. Charity & Culture: Memphis’ Dragon Boat Festival raised support for the Chinese Community Center through free, family-focused competition and performances.

Community Health & Prevention: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is urging residents to learn CPR and use AEDs during National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1-7), stressing that most cardiac arrests happen at home or in public. Public Health & Trust: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Ebola control in eastern DR Congo depends on community cooperation, after protests over burial rules linked to attacks on health centers. Charity Sports & Inclusion: Soccer Aid returns at London Stadium tonight with a star-studded England side and World XI, raising money for DEBRA, while Hilaman hosted Project Rose’s charity golf tournament to fund girls’ golf scholarships and coaching. Local Community Support: A mobile healthcare outreach van in Blackburn and Darwen is bringing screenings and vaccinations to hard-to-reach residents, and Long Islanders rallied to protect transgender rights amid anti-trans legislation and funding concerns for gender-affirming care. Education With Parents in the Loop: Malaysia’s Education Minister says the Malaysian Education Blueprint (2026-2035) will only work with strong parent and wider community involvement, especially for new preschool and school curricula. Faith & Environment: St. John Community in Kiusam marked Green Sunday, calling for practical steps to cut plastic pollution and adopt renewable energy.

Community Aid & Worship: Malaysia’s Sepakat Korban Kasih MADANI 2026 in Cheras delivered fresh beef, eggs and headscarves to 210 eKasih recipients, pairing Aidiladha worship with welfare support. Local Nonprofit Milestone: ACI Recovery Services in Scotland marked 40 years helping people affected by addiction, reporting thousands of free counselling sessions and a “You are valued” message. Fundraising & Family Support: Los Alamos St. Baldrick’s “Brave the Shave” urged more local teams and supporters for its all-ages head shave to back childhood cancer research. Community Safety & Accountability: Houston police raided a club after complaints, citing prostitution, illegal alcohol and narcotics concerns; a Bridgeport jury also found a self-appointed activist guilty of threatening officers. Public Health & Prevention: WHO’s Ebola chief stressed community ownership in the DRC response as cases rise and funding needs remain steep. Community Pride & Belonging: York Pride drew up to 20,000 people for a major parade and festival, while Singapore’s Vietnamese community was urged to keep bridging friendship ties. Charity in the Real World: A free charity shop in Herne Bay reported CCTV-captured theft of cash and electronics, calling it “disgusting.”

Community Health & Safety: Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is hosting a Community Health Fair at Stratford General Hospital (June 1) with free stroke screenings, blood pressure checks, and stroke-awareness education. Local Charity & Volunteering: Heartstart Malvern is appealing for more volunteer CPR/defibrillator trainers during National Volunteering Week to meet rising demand for free lifesaving sessions. Housing & Homelessness Support: Restore York named Stephen Talboys as its new board lead as the charity expands after helping most residents move from homelessness into their own homes. Community Connection Events: York Cares and Hiscox are running the “Summer Sparkle” event (June 4) to tackle loneliness with music, crafts, and conversation for residents 18+ and special invite for 65+. Youth, Schools & Civic Life: Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is holding community conversations on what to do with the Dr. Bessie Rhodes and Kingsley properties as it plans budget cuts. Community Fundraising: Catoctin Community 5K (June 6) benefits Special Olympics of Frederick County, with proceeds supporting unified programs. Community Governance: City of Jasper will host a FOCUS 2030 meeting (June 4) to share survey results and shape its five-year strategic plan. Community Care Access: Aetna Better Health and Community Care of West Virginia opened a new Community Resource Center in Clarksburg to connect Medicaid members with health and case-management support.

Community Health & Services: Community Care of West Virginia opened a new Community Resource Center in Clarksburg inside its building, aiming to connect Medicaid members and residents to supportive health and social resources, case management, and wellness support. Local Fundraising & Youth Support: Stroud youth charity The Door staff are taking on an Inflatable 5K in Bristol to raise £500 for open-access clubs and support for young people. Community Connection Events: York Cares’ free Summer Sparkle 2026 brings together younger and older residents to tackle loneliness through music, conversation, crafts, and social activities. Care & Disability Support: Barchester’s Hollyfields care home leadership helped win the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2026, with the event raising £53,000 so far for community connections and mobility support. Health Access: A free community health fair is set for June 6 at Reynoldsville Baptist Church with vision, dental, blood pressure, and glucose checks plus local health and safety exhibitors. Community Safety & Trust: Red Cross outreach in Congo’s Ebola-affected areas continues as families resist safe burial practices, while Uganda confirms new cases. Housing & Community Preservation: Laguna Beach’s Community Land Trust says it has acquired two properties to preserve 25 artist studios and expand long-term affordable work/live opportunities. Community Impact Through Sports: Bennington’s fifth annual Bennington Soccer Charity Cup runs through June, with funds donated to the winning team’s chosen charity.

Volunteer Power: Ahead of Volunteers’ Week, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust spotlights how hospital volunteers say giving time helps them heal too. Community-Led Arts Fundraising: Dorset Art Weeks events at Dower House Studios are raising money for Dorset County Hospital’s Emergency and Critical Care Appeal. Rural Safety & Tech: A North Wales rural crime prevention event focused on protecting farms and homes—plus guidance on cyber scams targeting agricultural businesses. Public Health Strategy: Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness, with UNICEF, launched a 2026–2030 national community health strategy to strengthen community health workers. Local Infrastructure for Resilience: Spokane’s MLK Community Center microgrid project shows how utilities and residents are building backup power and food storage for emergencies. Youth & Grief: Sag Harbor mourns a 12-year-old who drowned on a school rafting trip, with counseling support planned. Inclusion in Action: Lighthouse of Broward hosted a beeping Easter egg hunt for visually impaired children, continuing its decades-long support. Community Care & Housing: Logos Faith Development broke ground with St Rest Friendship Baptist Church on a new Los Angeles affordable housing phase. Health Donor Push: DKMS urges Londoners to join the stem cell register on World Blood Cancer Day.

Community Health Access: Rochester Regional Health’s Newark-Wayne Community Hospital will hold a state-required public meeting May 29 on its plan to end labor-and-delivery services later this year, with written comments accepted through June 6. Community Care & Prevention: Sharon Hospital’s Community Health Fair (May 30) brings interactive exhibits, a mobile medical unit, kids’ activities, and BBQ plus raffles. Local Nonprofit Support: St Martin’s Community Centre is running a free cooking course trial in June (Thursdays 11/18/25) to help parents make healthier meals. Charity & Community Connection: Marlow’s May 31 “Ride” stop at Eddie Palmer Park will pair a fundraising ball game and cornhole tournament with support for Grace and Mae, which backs parents of children with developmental disabilities. Faith-Based Aid: The Barzani Charity Foundation launched an Eid Al-Adha meat campaign in Al-Sulaymaniyah, distributing nearly three tons to 1,500 low-income families. Community Safety & Grief: Pottstown residents are mourning a fatal May 20 shooting, with a GoFundMe set up for funeral costs. Volunteer & Transportation Help: Perth and Kinross Council is handing an eight-seater car to Tay Valley Connections to expand rides for rural residents with limited public transport.

Community Safety & Services: Fulton County Sheriff will stop taking most misdemeanor arrests into the jail starting July 1, aiming to ease overcrowding while keeping bookings for domestic violence, sexual assault, and aggravated cases. Housing & Education: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools approved a lease for a “Teacher Village” with 100+ mixed-income units to help retain educators. Charity & Community Health: New York City launched an “Earn While You Learn” apprenticeship to train paid community mental health workers and connect residents to free resources. Local Fundraising & Care: Home Instead’s Redditch/Kidderminster team climbed Snowdon for the Stroke Association, while Como Lounge’s LoungeAid 2026 kicks off with events for MS Together. Community Building: A Mount Vernon-Lisbon wellness center shows how long-planned recreation space can reduce barriers to community activity. Arts & Youth: Students and Scouts helped refresh Cleanhill Wood interpretation panels with youth artwork, funded by the local community association. Memorial Day & Civic Life: Griffin’s VFW hosted a Memorial Day remembrance with youth groups and veterans.

School Accountability & Community: Anderson-Shiro ISD reinstated coach Randy Foy after an investigation into alleged misuse of facilities, ending weeks of uncertainty and prompting strong community support at packed board meetings. Community Care & Faith: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong praised Muslim resilience during Aidiladha despite livestock supply challenges, highlighting compassion and mutual support. Local Nonprofit Capacity: Sacramento Region Community Foundation and the County of Sacramento selected 10 nonprofits for a 20-month capacity-building initiative to strengthen services tackling homelessness, housing instability, and food insecurity. Health & Safety Outreach: Centre Fire Department is ramping up prevention and education with CPR/AED training, free smoke detector installs, school/business outreach, and more fire inspections. Charity & Inclusion: Irish Heart Foundation launched an easy-read guide on menopause’s heart-health impact for women with intellectual disabilities, developed with Inclusion Ireland and Ability West. Community Impact Events: YWCA Greater Lafayette announced “Power of the Community” (June 6) supporting women navigating cancer and victims of sexual/domestic violence. Public Transit Friction: Penarth residents launched a petition after bus route changes left Poets Corner “cut off,” asking for a direct all-day service again. Disaster & Community Response: Longview mourns after a paper mill tank imploded, killing at least one and injuring others, with officials urging residents to avoid the area.

Community Safeguarding: Wiltshire’s Tilshead has won protection for its last pub, the Rose & Crown, after Wiltshire Council approved its Asset of Community Value listing—keeping it protected until at least 2031 and giving local groups a chance to bid if it’s sold. Charity Fundraising: A Salisbury woman, Mea Dodla-Bhemah, finished a 50km ultramarathon raising £530 for Brain Tumour Research in memory of her grandad, pushing her total giving past £2,000 since 2025. Local Service & Animals: An Eagle Scout project in Stephens County built four feeding stations to support a humane society catch-and-release program for community cats. Rebuilding & Infrastructure: In Ponce, Puerto Rico, the mayor announced 17 new tenders tied to $35.7 million in community works to speed up repairs after Hurricanes Maria and Fiona and recent earthquakes. Community Safety & Support: North Yorkshire’s “Cops and Cars 2026” returns with emergency vehicle displays and 100% of ticket fees going to charities supporting PTSD and first responders.