The Fort Calhoun Medical Careers Club, High School JAG, and Pioneers Overcoming Peer Pressure (POPP) are co-sponsoring a winter clothing drive through October 29 to support people experiencing homelessness in the Omaha area. Donations will go to the Salvation Army’s Winter Night Watch mobile unit, which distributes warm food and clothing to people on the streets during the winter. The drive is collecting new or gently used hoodies, jackets, winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens

The Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph’s Coat welcomes the season of giving a little early - and this year the need is already rising. You don’t have to wait for the holidays to lend a hand: during October the Food Pantry will benefit from the Fill the Vault” collection drive hosted by Blair Radio and affiliates: Blair Healing Rooms, Kindness Kits, EastgateSPORTS, and Just the Fax. When you’re out doing errands this month, please consider grabbing an extra nonperishable

Kendall from Memorial Community Hospital gave updates about upcoming events. Thank you to our nonprofit news sponsor, RVR Bank.