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Students need host families

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The Besse Family (right) with Frida’s family when they came to visit from Germany.

Central Okanagan Public Schools is searching for families who have an extra bedroom in their home and some extra room in their hearts for sharing Canadian culture with international students.

The District’s International Education program will carefully match students with families that can provide a welcoming home and who will enjoy the mutual benefit that comes with hosting students.

“Our homestay program is internationally recognized because we run it ourselves, so we offer great support for both the students and the families who choose to open their home,” said Raquel Steen, Assistant Superintendent.

“We have a lot of students who are eager to…

At the far end of the kitchen in a detached family home in the south of Luxembourg, Agnès Kralj is busy clearing the breakfast table.

“Come in and meet Marianna,” she says, pointing to the 28-year-old PhD student from Brazil.

One could call Kralj and Marianna housemates. At least, they live together, sit for breakfast together and message each other to say if they are going to be home late. Yet, they are generations apart.

Kralj is hosting Marianna and another University of Luxembourg student, Alexandra, as part of a project which launched at the start of this academic year. WeConnect was created to help students find affordable housing by placing them with host families. Students pay around €425 per month including insurance cover – significantly less than accommodation on the…

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Renovations at a local mission center are complete. On Saturday, it was dedicated to three local individuals who passed away.

The Alexa House Mission Center is a safe space for people in the Family Promise program.

It honors the lifes of Alexa Cannon, Daniel Yardley and Rita Magnus. The three lost their lives under tragic circumstances, but now the memories house hope for those facing homelessness.

“It made sense to me that this would be something that might aid in honoring [Alexa’s] memory,” said Cathy Cannon, Alexa Cannon’s mother.

The house is named in honor of Alexa. The house is covered in blue, her favorite color, and decorated with her favorite quotes and pictures she took .

“This was one thing we really loved to do- to volunteer in the church,”…

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Team Seeks Host Families for the 2024 Season

Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters baseball team has begun their search for dedicated host families for both interns and players for the upcoming 2024 season. As the Rafters prepare for another exciting season of Northwoods League action, they are reaching out to the community to help provide a supportive environment for their talented individuals.

Host families play an integral role in the success of the Rafters organization by offering a nurturing environment for both players and interns who are pursuing their passions in baseball and furthering their sports career. By opening their homes to these young individuals, host families provide guidance, support, and a sense of…

Friday is Missing Persons Awareness Day, as proclaimed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been reported missing across the U.S. in what’s been called a silent mass disaster. Now, for the first time in North Carolina, there will be a day dedicated to helping families with missing loved ones.

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The State Bureau of Investigation and RTI International, a nonprofit research institute in Durham, are hosting “Missing in North Carolina Day” to connect families, law enforcement, the medical examiner’s office and various agencies working to find missing loved ones.