For teens scared about a possible pregnancy, the Marion Adolescent Pregnancy Program (MAPP) offers free pregnancy testing and support. For 45 years, the nonprofit has quietly helped local families get a healthy start. The organization’s mission is simple but far-reaching: an investment in futures. “If we can work with families early to reduce preterm births […]
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Viva Las Vegas for a Veteran: Rat Pack Fundraiser For a Service Dog
A local woman has put her passion to raise funds to purchase a new K9 dog for local law enforcement and support the Marion Area Humane Society. This year, Jill Chitwood and the Marion K9 Project volunteers have a new goal in mind: to raise funds to buy a service dog for a local veteran […]
Alluvial Private Wealth Forge Competition Plants Seeds with Local Entrepreneurs
Innovation and community spirit were on full display as nine local entrepreneurs competed in the Alluvial Private Wealth Forge Competition at Marion Technical College. The live “Shark Tank”-style event awarded $2,500 in prize money to help one standout business take its next big step. Forge Participants included: *K.B. Riley Books – Kimberly Bryant; plan to […]
All Pro Dad: Nurturing Kids One Conversation at a Time
What does it take to excel at fatherhood and at life? The All Pro Dad chapter at Heritage Elementary School brings fathers and their sons and daughters together once a month before school for intentional, meaningful conversations. The local chapter was started by Beau Hummel, a local pastor and parent. “I remember how busy I was […]
Children with Special Needs Get to Play with Unstoppable Youth Sports
Marion children with medical challenges or disabilities had a chance to join athletic teams and play their hearts out in the Unstoppables Youth Sports League. The nonprofit expanded to Marion just this year. After her daughter with Down syndrome played in Marion in June, her mother, Ashley Teets, said, “This team of coaches, boys & […]
Royal Family Kids Camp Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Local Children
A local group and 70 volunteers rolled out the red carpet for nearly 50 local children who have survived neglect, abuse and trauma this summer. The local chapter of “For the Children” held Royal Family Kids (RFK) Camp, which has been serving Marion kids since 2001 and added a mentoring club program in 2019. At […]
