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ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV) • 24th July 2026

WATCH: Valley salon starts book exchange to help kids stay calm during haircuts

At one Valley kids' salon, the newest addition isn't a video game or tablet. It's a bookshelf. Yvette Stumpf, owner of Pigtails & Crewcuts on Happy Valley Road, is taking a different approach to keeping young customers calm and entertained during haircuts. Instead of handing kids an iPad, she's encouraging them to pick up a book. The salon recently launched a community book exchange, inviting children to browse, borrow, and share stories while helping families cut back on screen time. The idea i...

https://www.wmtv15news.com • 12th July 2026

Habitat for Humanity and Two Men and a Junk Truck collect furniture and electronics for Madison families

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Habitat for Humanity and Two Men and a Junk Truck held a joint donation drive Saturday morning in Madison, collecting old furniture and electronics to benefit local families.

Crews helped unload drop-offs and sorted donations to be recycled, refurbished, or restored. Organizers offered free food, prizes, and activities to encourage participation.

Anything salvageable will be sent to Habitat’s ReStore, where items are resold at a discount. Organizers said some donations f...

https://www.azfamily.com • 7th July 2026

North Phoenix kids salon hopes to trim down child illiteracy

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A north Phoenix hair salon known for making haircuts stressful-free for kids has a mission to also tackle child illiteracy one snip at a time.

The Happy Valley location of “Pigtails & Crewcuts” is doing Something Good by removing tablets from all the kids’ service stations — and swapping them out with books instead.

“My parents are both immigrants, and literacy’s always been a key component, but it’s also part of our mission here at Pigtails and Crewcuts to be part of the...

CBS News • 10th July 2026

Love Your Block Evanston helping communities come together through revitalization projects

Transforming Evanston, one block at a time.

That's the goal of a two-year project called Love Your Block Evanston, where neighbors are helping neighbors in their time of need.

As every trash can and dumpster is filled, a community is coming together to help one of their own—Esther Williams.

"We're gonna get this done and it's going to be awesome!" said Bridget Johnson.

The community program Love Your Block Evanston is in Williams' backyard. Her daughter Deanna Howlett filled out an applicati...

CBS News • 8th June 2025

Third graders and seniors bond through pen pal program in Andover

For months, third graders at Crooked Lake Elementary in Andover, Minnesota have been trading letters with pen pals a few generations older. On Friday, they finally met face-to-face.

The pen pal program, organized by the school and Griswold Home Care, paired students with seniors living in nearby retirement communities. Since September, the two groups have been corresponding the old-fashioned way: one handwritten letter at a time.

"Having that connection piece between seniors and kids has been...

https://www.actionnews5.com • 4th June 2026

Pigtails & Crewcuts: Making haircuts less stressful for kids with sensory sensitivities

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Getting a haircut can be a challenge for some kids, but one Mid-South business is turning it into an experience families actually look forward to.

Pigtails & Crewcuts specializes in kid-friendly haircuts, complete with fun styling chairs, movies, a treasure chest, and a welcoming atmosphere designed to put children and parents at ease.

Owner Maura Parks joined the Digital Desk with Arianna Poindexter to talk about creating memorable salon experiences for children, the se...

Rough Draft Atlanta • 5th August 2026

How older adults can stay safe, hydrated during Atlanta's hot and humid summers

Last week, the National Weather Service issued yet another heat advisory for metro Atlanta. Hot temperatures combined with high humidity led to heat indexes approaching 110 degrees.

Extreme heat can be dangerous for people of all ages, but adults ages 65 and up are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, said Joel Caschette, M.D., chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement, Southeast Atlantic.

“For an older adult, a short walk across a parking lot, waiting outside for a...

WGVU NEWS • 24th July 2026

From the military to in-home care: Navy and Marine Corps veteran serves fellow veterans in Grand Rapids

“Everything I learned about leadership, everything I learned about just the importance of putting others in front of ourselves and just having a sense of duty to do the best that you possibly can do.”Troy Turner is a 10-year U.S. Navy and Marine Corps veteran and co-owner of the Grand Rapids branch of Right at Home, providing in-home care for people with special needs, including veterans. Turner also employs veterans, who bring skills such as leadership, determination, and compassion to the work...

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