Local Governance & Public Services: St. Peter opened an expanded city hall after buying the former Scholarship America building, boosting space for City Council, permits, utilities, and law enforcement. Non-Profit Spotlight: St. Landry Council on Aging was named Non-profit of the Month and received a $500 donation to support meals and transportation for seniors. Education Access: Bangladesh launched a JICA-funded digital math and science program aimed at easing fear of the subjects and narrowing rural-urban gaps. Health & Community Giving: LifeServe Blood Center promoted August blood donations as a wellness routine, pairing giving with mini health screenings. Charity Through Pop Culture: Ben Affleck won $1 million on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” for his Eastern Congo Initiative. Humanitarian & Rights: Qatar advanced a National Referral System to coordinate government and NGOs against human trafficking. Sports Governance: CONCACAF rejected FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, citing due-process concerns and governance risks. Climate & Conservation: A “Waterman of Odisha” interview highlighted how rivers are more than water in India—and why climate-driven losses hit communities hardest. Community Programs: Greene County’s Sunny Day Camp brought special-needs participants a day with first responders and law enforcement experiences.