Leah [email protected] Today, knowing which streaming service to buy can be difficult with the variety of services available. Here are some of the popular streaming services offered and their plans. Disney+ Disney+…
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Laura Young [email protected] Communities across the nation observed Veterans Day in November. Special days and causes linked to a particular month help us remember to acknowledge important events, values and groups of people. Still, even as these yearly reminders prompt us to take time for what matters, many people feel that one day or one month just isn’t enough. Shouldn’t we focus on thankfulness beyond Thanksgiving? Shouldn’t the f ight against drug abuse capture our attention for more than a month? How can Veterans receive more recognition and support all year long? For those wishing to do more for Veterans, active military personnel and their families beyond the special days on the calendar dedicated to them, charitable organizations abound. According to Charity Navigator, there are more than 40,000 American charities with militaryrelated missions, and Americans donate more than $2.5 billion annually to them. With so many groups offering avenues to support vets, choosing one could be overwhelming. For this reason, Charity Navigator, which has provided tools for philanthropic decision-making since 2001, has curated a list of highly-rated organizations that offer a variety of services to military members and their families. The following, published by Metro Media, gives a brief rundown of that list that can serve as a solid foundation for prospective donors. Wounded Troops – Air Warrior Courage Foundation (airwarriorcourage.org) – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust (cst.dav.org) – Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org) – Higher Ground (highergroundusa.org) – Homes for Our Troops (hfotusa.org) – K9s for Warriors (k9sforwarriors.org) – Operation Second Chance (operationsecondchance.org) (missioncontinues.org) Military Family Support – Army Emergency Relief (armyemergencyrelief.org) – Blue Star Families – Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) – Yellow Ribbon Fund (yellowribbonfund.org) Military Social Services – AMVETS National Service Foundation (amvetsnsf.org) – Hire Heroes USA (hireheroesusa.org) – Honor Flight Network (honorflight.org) – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (iava.org) – Operation Gratitude (operationgratitude.com) – Operation Healing Forces (operationhealingforces.org) – Soldiers’ Angels (soldiersangels.org) – The Mission Continues (bluestarfam.org) – Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (fallenpatriots.org) – Folds of Honor (foldsofhonor.org) – Operation Homefront (operationhomefront.org) – Our Military Kinds (ourmilitarykids.org) – Travis Manion Foundation (travismanion.org) – VFW National Home for Children (vfwnationalhome.org) To see the full list, visit charitynavigator.org.
Laura Young [email protected] Communities across the nation observed Veterans Day in November. Special days and causes linked to a particular month help us remember to acknowledge important events, values and groups of…
Laura’s January Garden Notes: Celebrating the winter sun
Laura Young – [email protected] With winter solstice behind us, we can really begin to sense the gradual lengthening of days. Our coldest weather still lies in the weeks to come, but winter’s…
Sharing stories with Little Free Libraries
Hailey Heseltine – [email protected] It is no secret that reading is important, and having access to books helps individuals improve their literacy; it aids in expanding vocabularies and enables comprehension of complex…
KrisAnne Hall to speak at Suwannee County Coliseum
Dana Darby – Contributor KrisAnne Hall is a Constitutional attorney, author, public speaker, f ilmmaker and founder of the Liberty First Society. Her perspective is always “liberty over security, principle over party,…
Hamilton County karting legend honored at Kart Week
Jason Futch – [email protected] Hamilton County kart legend and Cross Roads Motorplex owner Wade Murphy was bestowed a high honor in December when he was inducted into the World Karting Association Hall…
Jasper Woman’s Club to host Chili and Soup Cook Off
Jason Futch [email protected] The Woman’s Club of Jasper is hosting a Chili and Soup Cook Off at the clubhouse on Saturday, Jan. 18. It is an opportunity for the to…
Farmers, take 10 minutes to help educate about hurricanes
Christian Peterson [email protected] A local student is inviting Florida farmers to participate in a survey studying the impact of hurricanes on agricultural practices. Harrison Jackson, a junior at Lafayette High School,…
Jennings holds Christmas celebrations for children
Christian Peterson [email protected] Jennings may look like a small town from the outside, but it really is the hidden gem of Hamilton County. On Thursday, Dec. 19, it was the most popular…
Jasper VFW visits Tallahassee for monument erection
Photo courtesy of VFW Post #8095 Veterans from District 2 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts in Monticello, Tallahassee, Crawfordville, Jasper, Perry, Bristol and Quincy were at the Tallahassee National Cemetery on…
FSYR Open House camping reservations available
Jason Futch [email protected] The Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) will soon be opening its doors to the public for its annual open house event in February. The public is invited to…
Paw-some pets: Shiloh
Jason Futch [email protected] Shiloh loves people, and people love Shiloh! Now, he is ready to go home to a loving family that is willing to take care of this friendly, energetic…
Keeping Jennings safe: Riding along with JPD Officer Shawn Raggins
Jason Futch [email protected] It was a foggy New Year’s Eve when Riverbend News was invited to do a ride-along with Jennings Police Department (JPD) Officer Shawn Raggins, a veteran law enforcement…
Mental health support available for first responders
LSF Health Systems Contributor Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Thursday, Jan. 9, is a time to recognize the brave men and women who support us during our worst days. This recognition comes…
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Jason Futch [email protected] Every year, law enforcement agencies across the United States come together to celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Throughout the communities, businesses offer food, drinks and fellowship to thank…
Officers sworn in at SCSO and LOPD
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) recently welcomed new officers to their respective agencies. The LOPD welcomed two officers who recently graduated…
Branford resident celebrates 98th birthday
Danny Federico [email protected] Flora Mae Kelley Jackson celebrated her 98th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 22, surrounded by family and friends who have been supporters throughout her extraordinary life. Born on Dec. 23,…