‘Skate for a Cause’ fundraiser to support Noyes Home for Children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Bode Ice Arena is helping the Noyes Home for Children raise funds for its after-school and field trip programs.
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Community Missions opens ‘My Brothers House’ 24 hour shelter to help during the summer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To offer support for those in need, Community Missions has launched its “My Brothers House” 24-hour shelter program.
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Salvation Army hosts back-to-school distribution
St. Joseph, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While it may not feel like it, the first day of school is fastly approaching, and one local organization is hosting a back-to-school distribution.
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Local organizations to host ‘Paws on the Parkway’ Dice Run to benefit the St. Joseph Animal Shelter
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A few local organizations and businesses are teaming up to benefit the St. Joseph Animal Shelter through a Dice Run along St. Joseph’s parkway system.
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Westlake Ace Hardware donates dozens of fans to Salvation Army
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Across the United States, some people are struggling to beat the record-breaking heat waves, but in St. Joseph, Westlake Ace Hardware has donated dozens of box fans to the Salvation Army to ensure residents stay cool this summer.
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Fewer counted but homelessness still a concern in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â New data from the Continuum of Care’s annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in the local homeless population, but advocates caution that the numbers may not reflect the full scope of the issue.
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Noyes Home for Children receives donation of electric sign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW). — The Noyes Home for Children has received a generous donation from a local businessman.
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Second Harvest providing food to kids in need during summer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW). — Throughout the weekdays in the summer, Second Harvest will have cafe sites available for kids in need to receive nutritious lunches.
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“Dump the Pump”: St. Joseph Transit offers free rides on Thursday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In participating in the National effort to “Dump the Pump” on Thursday, June 19, the St. Joseph Transit is encouraging residents to utilize its services.
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St. Joseph’s transitional tiny homes to open next month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Units have been renovated and in just a few short weeks, tiny homes will be available to assist the unhoused across St. Joseph.
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Voices of Courage offers parent/caregiver support group
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local organization is offering support and guidance to parents and caregivers to educate them more about how trauma affects children.
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St. Joseph Museums to hold Juneteenth Parade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To celebrate Juneteenth, the St. Joseph Museums are hosting a parade on Saturday, June 21.
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Second Harvest hosts ‘Fill the Van’ sites at local grocers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — If you spot a Second Harvest Community Food Bank truck outside your local grocery store, you have a chance to help fight food insecurity in the St. Joseph and Savannah areas.
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United Way calls for volunteers and books for reading programs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way is asking for volunteers to read with children this summer through the United Way Reading Adventure and for books to be given to children through different United Way programs.
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Mini-golf event being held to support local nonprofit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — There is still time to register for InterServ’s Miniature Golf Tournament happening this week.
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United Way donors providing fans to help combat warmer temperatures
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph and its donors are providing fans to people in need as the summer heat starts to take effect.
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‘Gnome for Noyes Home’ initiative begins
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children announced its 2025 ‘Gnome for Noyes Home’ initiative is beginning for St. Joseph residents and businesses.
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Westlake Ace Hardware collecting donations for Fan DriveÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual fan drive created to provide relief in the summer heat to those in need is entering the final stretch.
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St. Joseph Goodwill reopens after renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Goodwill held a grand reopening ceremony Thursday morning, complete with a blue ribbon cutting, donuts and coupons for shoppers.
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Noyes Home named finalist for $10,000 grant
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children has been named a finalist for Evergy’s Hometown Grant, which rewards $10,000 to non-profits in its service area.
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Good Dads program to host engagement luncheon
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local community organization is hosting an Engagement Luncheon for dads in the area.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters to host Annual Ignite 5k
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph invites runners, walkers and community supporters to lace up their sneakers for one well-known annual event.
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Masonic Groups unite for Parkway Cleanup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The four Masonic Lodges of St. Joseph, along with the Moila Shriners, will be lending a helping hand to the community with a cleanup event along the St. Joseph Parkway, stretching from Krug Park to Hyde Park.
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Pregnancy Resource Clinic supports women through Maternity ClosetÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local nonprofit is helping expecting mothers with baby clothing and necessities.
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InterServ to hold annual meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Interfaith Community Services, Inc. (InterServ) will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting on Monday, May 19. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Ashland United Methodist Church, located at 2711 Ashland Ave. The meeting agenda includes honoring recipients of the David G. Berger Award. The DGB Award honors
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City of St. Joseph of Animal Services holding vaccination clinics
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph of Animal Services will be holding vaccination clinics throughout the first two weeks of May. The clinics offer a low-cost option for pet owners to get their dogs and cats the rabies vaccine, standard combination vaccines and administer microchips. The city is working with
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Community Missions teaches life skills with cooking class
The first cooking class taught Community Missions’ visitors to cook their own fajitas.
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Leadership breakfast for young men set for Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — MidCity Excellence will host its 7th annual M.O.V.E. Leadership Breakfast on Saturday, April 26.
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Community Missions starts cooking classes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community Missions will start a weekly cooking class Wednesday, April 30, to teach its residents new recipes, cooking tips and the value of a home-cooked meal. The non-profit provides shelter and transitional housing to St. Joseph’s chronically homeless population. As part of its program, Community Missions regularly teaches its
Continue Reading Animal shelter volunteer group receives $25,000 grantÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A social services organization is giving volunteers at the local animal shelter a boost, as shelter staff continue to prepare for a move to a new home. A social services organization is giving volunteers at the local animal shelter a boost as shelter staff continue to prepare for a move to
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