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From Local Good Center Student to Staff: Mariana’s Story

Feb 26, 2024
The Local Good Center has seen countless people experience empowerment, transformation, and belonging within its door...

Burt Moncrief: A Volunteer Who "Excels" at Serving Others

Apr 19, 2023
Burt Moncrief is a dedicated volunteer who has given his time and talents to serving others in the community. Read mo...

Local Good Center: 48 Hours as an Emergency Warming Station

Feb 15, 2023
An ice storm turned the Local Good Center into an emergency warming station for 2 days. The LGC Executive Director sh...

Celebrating Gifts for Good 2022

Dec 20, 2022
Thanks to the generosity and hard work of countless Chase Oakers, the Local Good Center's Gifts for Good 2022 was a h...

Gifts for Good: Bringing Christmas Joy with Dignity to the Community

Nov 29, 2022
It's time for Gifts for Good, Chase Oaks' Christmas toy and coat drive and pop-up store, dedicated to bringing joy wi...

Making a Difference One Resume at a Time

Oct 11, 2022
We can all make a difference. Read the inspiring story of one person who's using her skills to help people find jobs ...

How Shoes Taught Me About Gratitude

Aug 25, 2022
A volunteer shares some heartfelt reflections on lessons learned at the Local Good Center's "We've Got Your Back" sch...

Respite Nights Make a Difference

Jul 28, 2022
The Local Good Center and Chase Oaks Foster Care/Adoption Team are helping to meet huge and often-hidden needs in our...

Steps to Employment - A Local Good Center Success Story

Feb 17, 2022
Read about how Magy's participation in the Local Good Center's Job Readiness Program helped train, coach, and empower...

Meet the Local Good Center's Maya Quinn and Emily Ussery

Oct 29, 2021
Learn more about two of the Local Good Center's latest additions: Maya Quinn, Job Readiness Director, and Emily Usser...

Meet the Local Good Center Staff

May 15, 2021
The Local Good Center aims to create lasting good by meeting critical needs in our community. Meet the staff who will...

The Bridge Scholarship Program is Here For Good

Nov 09, 2020
Jay Volk is part of the Bridge, a nonprofit which invited Chase Oaks Family Center students to write an essay about h...

SchoolZone 2020: Being Here For Good for Local Schools

Jul 12, 2020
To be here for good for local schools, the Chase Oaks Family Center will host SchoolZone 2020, a drive-thru school su...

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