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This month, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our book club is reading The Comfort Book by Matt Haig. Feel free to read along at your own pace. We won’t be hosting any formal discussions, but we always enjoy hearing your thoughts on social media or by email. Unlike a traditional book, The Comfort Book is a collection of short reflections, lists, and notes centered around mental health, hope, and getting through difficult moments. It’s not something that needs to be r

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For many people in our community, mental health challenges don’t happen in isolation. They’re often connected to housing, food, and financial stability. At the Council of Community Services, we see this every day. In 2025, our shelter served an average of 30 individuals each month. Of those, an average of 24 people reported having a mental health condition. That’s the majority of the people walking through our doors, and it reflects somet

This month, we’re excited to share Mikel’s book club pick: Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg. If you’re looking for a thoughtful, perspective-shifting read, this is a great one to explore at your own pace. As always, we won’t be hosting formal meetings, but we welcome any thoughts or takeaways shared with us on social media or via email. In Palaces for the People , Klinenberg introduces the idea of “social infrastructure,” the physical spaces that bring people togeth

For many people, giving is something they think about during tax season. It’s a time when finances are top of mind, and for some, that includes supporting organizations and causes they care about. While one-time donations are the most common way to give, they are not the only option. There are several ways people choose to support nonprofit organizations, each offering different benefits depending on personal goals and circumstances. One option is a donor-advised fund. This a