Grant will help some purchase homes

Tuolumne County will receive $700,000 in federal funds this year for local programs that aid low-income families in purchasing, renting and improving homes, county officials announced this week. The funds were part of $16.1 million awarded to 25 cities and counties around the state by the California Department of Housing and Community Development for housing aid. Though administered by the state ...

Allianz Life Contributes More Than $1.6 Million to Local Charities in 2011

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America contributed more than $1.6 million in 2011 to Twin Cities-based nonprofit organizations focused primarily on financial literacy and senior services.

Grant Funds Available for Volunteer Fire, Ambulance & First Responder Units

VOORHEES, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recognizing the bravery and heroism of our community firefighters, New Jersey American Water announces the second year of a grant program for volunteer fire departments, ambulance squads and volunteer first responder units located in the company’s service areas. Grants will be awarded to cover the costs associated with purchasing personal protective gear ...

Niles Community Calendar for Feb. 9, 2012

Submissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or emailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Center of Concern The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 310, Park Ridge, (847) 823-0453, calendar of events includes ...

Park Ridge Community Calendar for Feb. 9, 2012

Submissions for Community Calendar are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495. Agenda The city of Park Ridge lists the following meetings which take place in City Hall, 505 Butler Place, unless otherwise noted. For a complete ...