Wildfire Relief: United Way of Northeastern Minnesota opened wildfire relief applications for Ely businesses and residents, with grants up to $10,000 for businesses and $15,000 for residents, after raising $86,000. Community Support: In Metro Detroit, two nonprofits teamed up to deliver back-to-school backpacks and supplies directly to families facing housing-related hardship. Animal Welfare Win: Brittany Ferries will stop transporting all live farmed animals from Ireland to France, following sustained NGO pressure and public campaigns. Local Land Return: Big Sur Land Trust transferred 84 acres of wetlands and natural resources to the Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation in Northern California. Digital Lifeline in Crisis: A BBC report highlights Gaza tech workers using online work and co-working spaces to rebuild livelihoods amid extreme unemployment. Public Records Fight: An Iowa-based nonprofit filed a complaint against the University of Hawaii over withheld records tied to climate litigation influence efforts. Governance & Oversight: South Africa’s forestry department distanced itself from alleged Morita Forestry investment scam claims, denying any official relationship. Nonprofit Spotlight: Brookings Hospital was named to Forbes Top Hospitals by State 2026, while a Missouri recovery center received $35,000 from opioid settlement funds.