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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- General
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Retired Madison County sheriff's deputy making difference to keep ‘these babies off the street'
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Kimberly Zerrusen told us about this week's hero, Keith Reed. Reed runs a nonprofit called 'Operation Making a Difference.' Hands Across Decatur extends hours due to heat Zerrusen's son was referred to his program several months ago. She says Reed is a hero in her eyes and in the eyes of many other parents. We tracked down Reed making a difference in north Huntsville. 'We are giving away all of our school supplies. We're giving away actually also clothing, giving away shoes. We're also giving away even appliances and things like that because we also have parents in here too that may need some different type of stuff,' said Reed. So, where does he get all of these supplies and other items to give away? 'I collaborate with different organizations and everything like that. It just so happens that a lot of the stuff that came tonight actually came from our National Guard facility that's located out on Johnson Road. So they got together with us and said, hey, you know, we got some stuff we want to give away for the kids,' said Reed. The items go to families that need them the most. 'We say we deal with at-risk youth, but we all know that everybody is at risk if you really think about it. So, everybody has all different types of definitions of being at risk. So, basically, we're just helping everybody out. We don't just deal just with the youth. We deal with the whole family because our program, they come here twice a week and they come here on Mondays and Thursdays,' said children come to get their homework and other school work done, and the parents come once a week for parenting classes. 'The program is called Operation Making a Difference and, it's basically, the acronym is OMAD. So we're basically a program that deals with a lot of the kids right here within the Madison County area,' Reed said. Reed spent 28 years as a sheriff's deputy in Madison County. He retired eight years ago but started OMAD while he was still working as a deputy. 'When I worked for the Madison County Sheriff's Office back in 1998, actually, I was working third shift when I got off work at third shift, go home, change clothes, and I'm in my office doing this right her and this is my passion. This is my ministry. This is what I do,' said Reed. Madison County nonprofit holds back-to-school readiness program Saturday So, why does he do what he does on a weekly basis? 'I am a product of Detroit, Michigan. Okay? I grew up in the streets, did gangs, did drugs, did all those types of things. I remember, years ago, I think when I was 10 years old, I had a cousin ask me say, well, well, Keith, what do you want to be when you grow up? I said I want to be a law enforcement officer,' said Reed. Reed was nominated as a Hoover's Hero. Does he feel like a 'hero?' 'No sir, because I tell people all the time it's not about me. You know, we received awards for our program and everything like that or whatever. But like I tell you, it's not about me. This is about me serving my God. For me to be a vessel, to do what I have to do to keep these babies off the street,' said Reed. Remember, if you know a hero in your community, you can nominate them for 'Hoover's Heroes.' To nominate a hero in your community, you can fill out the form below. Then watch News 19 at 5 every Monday to see your hero and others get the recognition they deserve! Submit a form. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
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Generosity Is Holding the Line: New Data Shows Everyday Donors Are the Key to Sector Resilience
CHICAGO, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neon One just announced the release of The Generosity Report: Data-Backed Insights for Sustainable Fundraising, a comprehensive analysis of how everyday donors engage with nonprofits—and what that means for the future of individual giving. Based on a five-year review of nearly 100,000 donors giving under $5,000 annually, the report reveals a critical disconnect: while Americans remain highly generous, donor retention rates are declining, and short-term fundraising tactics are failing to build lasting support. Neon One's findings underscore the urgent need for nonprofits to reimagine engagement strategies around long-term relationship building rather than transactional appeals. "It's more important than ever that nonprofits build communities of people who passionately support their work," said Abby Jarvis, Neon One's Head of Research. "But that requires looking beyond simple financial gifts. It requires understanding everyday donors, celebrating all the ways they show their generosity, and looking for ways to keep them engaged." "The future of fundraising lies in building resilient communities of support," said Keith Reed, CEO of Neon One. "Our research shows that generosity goes far beyond dollars. When nonprofits create opportunities for people to engage—whether through volunteering, attending events, or becoming recurring donors—they deepen relationships that lead to lasting support. By nurturing these broader connections, nonprofits don't just raise more money; they build stronger, more enduring movements for change." The report looks at different donor behaviors and how those behaviors correlate with changes in annual giving. It considers different types of financial gifts, like recurring donations and pledges, and also activities like registering for events, volunteering, and others. In nearly every instance, both longevity and participation in activities beyond making one-time donations were associated with increases in overall giving. In addition to data analysis, The Generosity Report includes interpretation, expert advice from industry leaders, and practical next steps for nonprofit professionals. "I always look forward to insights reports from Neon One," said Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer at GivingTuesday. "Once again, we're getting a resource that doesn't just tell us what happened, it tells us what we can do about it." The Generosity Report is available for download at About Neon One Neon One connects nonprofits with the technology and resources that empower them to build a community of generosity. Our platform is designed to manage the full range of nonprofit operational needs—from marketing and revenue generation to program operations and financial reconciliation. Learn more at Contact Meredith KavanaghDirector of Brand and Communicationse: mkavanagh@ (888) 860-63664545 N. Ravenswood IL 60640 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Neon One
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Oklahoma ranked among the worst for health and well-being
OKLAHOMA CITY — Health and well-being in Oklahoma remain the 47th worst in the nation, according to an annual study released Tuesday. The state ranked in the bottom five in nearly all of the 2024 America's Health Rankings main measures of health: social and economic factors, physical environment, clinical care, behaviors and health outcomes. Since the study's inception 35 years ago, Oklahoma's ranking has seen an overall decline since 1991 when the state achieved its highest placement at 32nd. In 2023, Oklahoma ranked 47th. The annual study is completed by the United Health Foundation, a private nonprofit established by the UnitedHealth group with a goal of improving health and health care. Rankings are based on nearly 90 measures of health and well-being. Keith Reed, Oklahoma commissioner of health, said in a House committee hearing Tuesday that despite the outcomes of the study, he sees a bright spot in the state's rank of 39th for health outcomes. He said it's an improvement on last year's ranking of 41st. This ranking includes behavioral health, mortality and physical health. The study found that Oklahomans had improved access to high-speed internet and less occupational fatalities, but more suicides and an increased burden of housing costs. The state ranked 45th in social and economic factors, including measures like education, economic resources and community and family safety. For measures of physical environment like air and water quality, climate and health, housing and transit, Oklahoma was 49th in the country with only California ranked lower. Oklahoma's clinical care was ranked at 46th. This factors in access to care, quality of care and preventive clinical services. Finally, Oklahoma's behavioral health such as nutrition, physical activity, sexual health, sleep, and smoking/tobacco use ranked at 47. The study found that as a whole, the U.S. experienced decreases in unemployment, smoking and uninsured individuals in 2024, but drug deaths, e-cigarettes and low birth weights increased. Oklahoma's neighbor, Colorado, ranked 10th best. Kansas ranked 28th; Missouri, 39th; Texas, 40th; New Mexico, 42nd; and Arkansas, 48th. Oklahoma Voice is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oklahoma Voice maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Janelle Stecklein for questions:info@ Follow Oklahoma Voice onFacebook andTwitter. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma ranks 47th worst for overall health, well-being
