AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Safety Funding: Erie City Council approved a first reading to renew ShotSpotter, shifting costs to $280,000 from local businesses and non-profits while the police department also seeks grants to keep gunshot alerts running. NGO & Community Services: Winnipeg’s thrift stores say Manitoba’s security rebate is too slow, with non-profits now facing a 4–6 week wait after break-ins forced costly upgrades. Humanitarian/Health: Ascension Saint Thomas urged blood donations amid a national shortage, warning some surgeries may be rescheduled or delayed without platelet supply. Housing & Inclusion: Elk Valley Family Society is accepting applications for Timber’s Landing Phase 2 in Sparwood, adding affordable rental units for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Civic Engagement: An Arunachal NGO ran a mock parliament and rights-and-duties awareness sessions for students at a Sainik School, aiming to build democratic habits early. Environment & Grants: New York’s $20M Community Reforestation (CoRe) grant round is open to expand urban tree canopy in underserved areas. Philanthropy Tech: Nigeria’s Ummah Zakat Foundation launched the EasyZakat platform to streamline zakat calculation, payment, tracking, and distribution. Legal/Preservation: Proposed federal historic-site rules could weaken protections for Ohio tribes’ sacred places, raising alarm from preservation advocates.
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