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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
City of Albuquerque seeking school supplies for families experiencing housing insecurity
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is hosting a back-to-school donation drive to support 65 families experiencing housing insecurity. 'Each donation is helping improve educational outcomes, promoting confidence as students prepare for the upcoming school year, and supporting the mental health of students at Gateway Family,' Health, Housing and Homelessness Director Gilbert Ramirez stated in a news release. Story continues below New Mexico News Insiders: 'The Sky Is Not The Limit': Space Force In New Mexico Trending: Former Albuquerque dry cleaner building named EPA superfund site News: Albuquerque foster mother facing charges for toddler's death Sports: New Mexico United stadium to move forward after appeal denied Donation boxes will be placed at the entrance of the city's four Health and Social Services Centers and participating City Libraries. Donations can also be made online through the city's Amazon Wishlist. Items needed include: Loose-leaf paper Binders Notebooks Pencils Pens Color pencils Pencil boxes Backpacks New shoes Crayons Pad locks Markers Lunch boxes Water bottles Calculators The city said the 65 families are on the pathway to housing through Gateway Family, a 90-day program that provides wrap-around services to families experiencing housing insecurity. For other families in need of support, the city will once again host the Cruzin' into the School Year event on Aug. 2, where kids will receive free backpacks and other school supplies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Free Malaysia Today
09-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
British teen vanishes after secret flight to Malaysia
David Balisong's family has launched a donation drive to help fund their journey to Malaysia in search of their son. (GoFundMe pic) PETALING JAYA : A 17-year-old British schoolboy has vanished without a trace after secretly boarding a one-way flight to Malaysia, leaving his family shocked and desperate for answers. David Balisong, an A-student from Cheadle, Greater Manchester, left home early on June 6, telling his brother he had school matters to deal with, according to The Daily Mail. Instead, he flew alone from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur. He has since switched off his phone and is not responding to emails. Born in the UK to Filipino parents, David has no known ties to Malaysia. He left with 1,200 pounds (RM6,900) in his bank account and was granted a 90-day visa upon arrival. David was in the middle of his A-levels and had aspired to study computer science at Manchester University, with dreams of working for Nasa. His mother, Minerva, 50, a critical care nurse, described him as an 'ideal son' and 'ideal student', adding that the family was still in disbelief. 'We just want him to make contact and to know we're not angry. We love him and care for him more than he knows,' she said. The Balisong family has launched a donation drive to help fund their journey to Malaysia to search for David.
CNA
28-06-2025
- Health
- CNA
Singapore to woo more young and old blood donors
Singapore is expanding its blood donor drive to tap both youth and seniors in a push to get more supply. Amid events commemorating World Blood Donor Day, the country is encouraging more students to step up, and raising the upper age limit for first-time donors. The goal: a broader, more inclusive donor base in a rapidly ageing society.
