White supremacist pleads guilty to hate crime assault in WA
August 24, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — An Oregon man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a hate crime and making false statements in connection with a racially-motivated assault in Lynnwood, Washington.
U.S. Attorney Nick Brown says Randy Smith of Eugene, Oregon, pleaded guilty Tuesday and is one of four men from across the Pacific Northwest being prosecuted for punching and kicking a Black man at a bar on Dec.
Rejection or welcome: Transgender Catholics encounter both
February 26, 2022 GMTFor transgender Catholics across the United States, retaining their faith can entail complex calculations. They face rebukes from some fellow Catholics, including many bishops, yet find full acceptance in some premises of the church.
Appeals court: Cowboys for Trump is a political committee
February 17, 2022 GMTSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal appeals court has turned away a constitutional challenge by the support group Cowboys for Trump and co-founder Couy Griffin to New Mexico election laws and registration requirements for political groups.
Zimbabwe grapples with substance abuse problems in pandemic
February 17, 2022 GMTHARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Tucked in a corner of a dimly-lit hallway of a rundown block of flats in Zimbabwe’s Mbare township, a few drug users desperate for recovery prayed and encouraged each other to reduce their habits.
Support effort helps military members get home for holidays
November 11, 2021 GMTLYNCHBURG, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee distillery producing Jack Daniel’s whiskey is teaming with a military support group to help service members and their families get home for the holidays.
More than 1,700 service members and relatives will head home through “Operation Ride Home,” organizers said.
Malaysian mothers win battle over ‘sexist’ citizenship law
September 9, 2021 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Several Malaysian mothers won a legal battle Thursday for the right to pass their nationality to their children born abroad, a landmark court decision hailed by activists as a giant step toward gender equality.
Rival congresswomen greet Afghan refugees at New Mexico base
September 9, 2021 GMTSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Some incoming Afghan refugees were greeted by two members of New Mexico’s all-female U.S. House delegation, from opposite ends of the political spectrum, at Holloman Air Force Base.
Thousands protest for social justice, inclusion in Germany
September 4, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Thousands of activists protested Saturday in Berlin for a more inclusive and progressive society, the German news agency dpa reported.
Over 350 organizations including Amnesty International, Fridays for Future, pro-women rights and refugee support groups had called for the march through the German capital three weeks before the country's national election on Sept 26.
Cowboys for Trump fends off financial disclosures
October 22, 2020 GMTSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Time is running out before Election Day as New Mexico election regulators push the political support group Cowboys for Trump to disclosure its financial backers...
Cowboys for Trump resists reveal of financial contributors
August 8, 2020 GMTSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The support group Cowboys for Trump and its founder Couy Griffin are resisting pressure to disclose financial contributors in what could be a test case of a 2019 New Mexico state law that requires greater disclosures of independent political spending...
Support groups turn to internet, phones to provide services
April 9, 2020 GMTBULLHEAD CITY — In lieu of in-person gatherings, local support groups have found alternative ways to help others.
With concerns about the coronavirus forcing many businesses to close per Gov. Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home directive, creativity has come to the fore.
Addiction support group offered
May 16, 2019 GMTSCOTT DEPOT — Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot is hosting an addiction support group ministry called "Made New Ministries." The group meets on Friday nights at 7 p.m. in the youth building on the east side of the church.
Loved One’s Support Group meets Tuesdays
May 16, 2019 GMTHURRICANE—A new support group for family members affected by addiction will meet at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Hurricane Church of Christ in Hurricane, located on the hill just past the Hurricane Middle School.
Alzheimer’s Support Group meets monthly
April 24, 2019 GMTHURRICANE — Broadmore Assisted Living is hosting Alzheimer's Support Group meetings at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. Broadmore Assisted Living is located at 4000 Outlook Drive, Hurricane.
Breast cancer support group set for April 23
April 16, 2019 GMTASHLAND — The Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) breast cancer support group will meet Tuesday, April 23. The support group will meet at noon on the fifth floor of Bellefonte Centre (1000 Ashland Drive).
National parks struggle to stay open, safe during shutdown
January 6, 2019 GMTNonprofits, businesses and state governments nationwide are putting up money and volunteer hours in a battle to keep national parks safe and clean for visitors as the partial U...
Event helps mothers cope with death of a young child
December 10, 2018 GMTThe annual Havasu Lights of Love candle vigil was held by the Open Arms for Empty Hearts support group at the Calvary Chapel on Sunday night.
The support group honored mothers of children who have passed away with poetry, musical numbers and a candle lighting ceremony.
OLBH to Host Prostate Cancer support group Dec. 11
December 7, 2018 GMTASHLAND — Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) is hosting a prostate cancer support group meeting at the hospital Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m. on the fifth floor of Bellefonte Centre (1000 Ashland Drive.) The guest speaker for the meeting will be radiation oncologist Anshu Jain, M.D.
Organization helps new mothers deal with depression, anxiety
November 25, 2018 GMTKimberly Barnard-Bracey turned to a small group of women inside a room at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center on a recent weekday afternoon...
BROOKFIELD New mental health support group
November 22, 2018 GMTBROOKFIELD — When Jenny Collins’ daughter was struggling with bipolar disorder in her early teens, Collins wished she could talk to other parents about their children’s battle with mental health.
“I felt really alone and I felt embarrassed,” said Collins, of Brookfield
Bridgeport Hospital mothers’ support group to meet
November 6, 2018 GMTTRUMBULL — Bridgeport Hospital’s Support Group for Mothers will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Nov. 7 and 21, at Park Avenue Medical Center, 5520 Park Ave., Trumbull. The group provides a safe and non-judgmental place for expectant mothers and those with children under one year old to express their concerns, ask questions and resolve some of their anxieties related to motherhood.
Support group launches for “kinship” caregivers
October 26, 2018 GMTKinship care means a family member supports the daily needs of a relative’s minor child, and their ranks are growing.
More than 43,000 people in the state care for a relative’s minor child – as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and older siblings – some temporarily and others for the long haul.
Support group for loved ones of LBGTQ+ community formed
July 30, 2018 GMTThe process of coming out to your family can be scary not only for the person revealing their own true self but to those who love them as well. For that reason, a local family has decided that more support is needed to help navigate the changes that go on in the families.
Bo’s Heavenly Clubhouse reaches past county borders
July 4, 2018 GMTHORICON – A Horicon woman who suffered the loss of her 10-month-old son is the backbone of a organization put together to help others who have suffered from child loss.
Days may go on after losing a child, but they are never easy, Amanda Hartwig said.
MD Anderson offers variety of support groups to help patients cope
June 11, 2018 GMTSandra Bishnoi has been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer for the last seven and a half years, and she finds comfort in meeting with a support group at MD Anderson Cancer Center for people with advanced cancer like her.
New Hope for Women offers Bath support group
April 5, 2018 GMTNAMI support group meets Mondays
March 4, 2018 GMTA local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) meets every Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the PSN Building, 122 W. Second St., next to Sammy's Pizza.
As opioid crisis worsens, Newtown man’s support group expands
January 20, 2018 GMTNEWTOWN - At 27 years old, Matt DeLuca had deteriorated to such a state in his addiction that he would cry at night, thinking of the trouble he would have to go through to get high the next day, and desperately wanting to be free of it.
Group for families of congenital heart disease patients
January 7, 2018 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — When Teresa Sumner was pregnant with son Rian, she and husband William were told he had congenital heart defects and Down syndrome...
Woman fosters support group that helps fellow veterans confront issues
November 24, 2017 GMTIt was an early afternoon at the San Marcos Cafe south of Santa Fe, and Billie Russell was primed for action, right down to the .380-caliber handgun hanging off her left hip.
The 4-foot-9 woman, a veteran, was surrounded by others, many who have seen combat.
After Pulse attack, gay Latino community seeks strength
June 12, 2017 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ricardo Negron never kissed his boyfriend in front of conservative relatives...
Prostate cancer support group to hold meeting at library
April 29, 2017 GMTAdjusting to life after loss
April 4, 2017 GMTAdjusting to life after loss
LIHUE — Kauai Hospice offers grief counseling and grief-support groups for those who are having difficulty adjusting to life after loss.
One or more individual or group sessions may help people get “unstuck” in order to start feeling better.
Kingwood Lyme Support Group grows membership, awareness
March 24, 2017 GMTLeesa Shanahan pressed play on the phone video documenting her routine of preparing the week's treatment regimen for her and her children.
The video showed boxes and tabletops full of remedies and supplements, which she divvied up into cups to more efficiently distribute the dosages.
FUMC offers grief support group
March 20, 2017 GMTFirst United Methodist Church of DeKalb is offering a monthly grief support group beginning Wednesday.
The group for adults who have lost a loved one to grow through loss and to find a way to healing and hope through sharing, music and prayer.
Suicide-loss, survivors support group open to public
March 6, 2017 GMTPOCATELLO - A suicide-loss, survivors support group meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month. This is a free peer group, open to the public, informal, casual, bring own non-alcohol drink.
Prostate cancer support group to meet Tuesday at Durango library
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Almanac: clubs, meetings
December 30, 2016 GMTSome meetings or support groups might not be held because of the holidays. Please call ahead to check their current status.To submit an item to Almanac, email gtcitydesk@scni.com with “Almanac” in the subject line, or call 203-625-4410.SUNDAYWEEKEND LUNCH BUNCH: Noon-2 p.m.
Danbury woman named CEO of cancer support group
December 30, 2016 GMTDANBURY - A former United Way executive from Danbury has been named the new president and CEO of Ann’s Place, a support group for people with cancer and their loved ones.
Sharron Cobb, the former senior vice president of marketing, communications and community impact at the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, will spend 2017 focusing on increasing Ann’s Place’s visibility, enhancing donor and volunteer engagement, and creating a sustainability plan, according to a release.
Griffin hosts stroke support group
November 28, 2016 GMTThe Griffin Hospital Life after Stroke Support Group will host its next meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby.
The Life after Stroke Support Group at Griffin Hospital is open to stroke survivors between the ages of 20 and 65.