Source: ABC Action News
Category: Activism
Posted inActivism, People
Purposeful Penny: Kendall Altmyer’s Anti-Trafficking Crusade
The Southeastern University graduate student is using her penny bracelet campaign to call attention to the plight of human trafficking victims. Source: The Lakelander
Posted inActivism, People
Alyssia Totten: Community Improvement Through Music
In today’s Monday Profile, City Manager Tony Delgado calls Alyssia Totten a “dynamo” who gets people “excited and invigorated” about projects, such as benefit concerts she has coordinated for the Rotary Clubs of Lakeland to build a playground at Lake Parker Park. Fact check: Unless there’s something Alyssia hasn’t told the rest of us, the Mamas and […]
Posted inActivism, Social Services
Lakeland Seeking Age-Friendly Designation
Lakeland is applying to be named an age-friendly community under AARP’s Age Friendly Community Network, an international effort launched in 2006 to help cities prepare for rapid population aging and urbanization.
Posted inActivism
Lkldnow Is Looking for Volunteers
It takes a lot to keep lkldnow running. Fortunately, we’ve enjoyed encouragement from a lot of people who appreciate our community-focused journalism, we’ve gotten a few donations, and we’ve benefited from the work of some photo contributors (David Dickey Jr., particularly) and the local social media community. Now we’re putting out a call for volunteers to […]
Posted inActivism, Business
Urban Appeal Owners Respond to Swastika Rocks
A “cash mob” is planned for 5-6 p.m. tonight to show solidarity with the owners of Urban Appeal. Source: Facebook: LkldTV
Posted inActivism, Social Services
Elder Point Introduces Mobile Produce Markets for Seniors
Source: Bay News 9