Community Fundraising: Alice Springs’ only heavy metal venue, the Black Wreath, hit a $1m crowdfunding goal to buy the site and keep the DIY, volunteer-run space alive for local touring artists. Health Navigation & Support: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine launched a Pediatric Complex Care Navigation Program to give families of children with cancer a single point of contact for faster access to help and resources. Cancer Research Grants: Hyundai Hope on Wheels awarded a $400,000 Scholar Hope Grant to Penn State’s Dr. Sinisa Dovat to test a two-drug approach for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, alongside a $100,000 impact award for the hospital’s pediatric cancer work. Local Nonprofit Impact: Moose Jaw’s Little Princess Ball raised $38,725 for a new birthing bed at the women’s health unit; Buffalo’s Tool Library began major renovations after buying its headquarters; and Sheboygan County Teen Court expanded its restorative justice program for first-time youth offenders. Animal & Community Events: Bike MS: Tour de Beach returns Sept. 26; and the Windham County Humane Society’s Walk for Animals helped fund shelter care. Inclusion & Disability Services: PARC’s revamped walkathon at Norton Park aims to support full inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.