Chalkbeat Detroit: Federal library funding cuts could mean the end of services for Michigan K-12 students. “The Trump administration’s proposed 2025-26 budget would eliminate the federal department that provides funds to state library agencies. The cuts would mean the loss of nearly $4.8 million for the Library of Michigan, as well as grants that support Native American libraries in the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/17/chalkbeat-detroit-federal-library-funding-cuts-could-mean-the-end-of-services-for-michigan-k-12-students/

Chicago Tribune: Officials: Indiana libraries expect to face financial challenges at state and federal levels. “Local libraries in Indiana will face financial challenges in the years ahead as the state and federal governments make drastic cuts to funding, local officials said. At the state level, libraries will see budget cuts amid the state budget and property tax reform. At the federal […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/14/officials-indiana-libraries-expect-to-face-financial-challenges-at-state-and-federal-levels-chicago-tribune/

Our local #grassroots, all women run, #BIPOC led, #sisterhood #nonprofit, #SNIWWOC - also offers a free #DentalHealth / #DentalHygiene program.

We believe everyone should have access to quality #health care, regardless of their ability to pay. Dental Hygiene is important for your health.

The service is provided through a partnership with Pacifica Dental. Your appointment will take place between Monday and Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and for low-income racialized women.

This free dental hygiene program provides dental hygiene check-ups and cleaning only. #PacificaDental clinic can recommend further treatment if necessary. You will need to visit the clinic location.

We are currently accepting new applications.

Eligibility:

#BlackWomen, #IndigenousWomen & #WomenOfColour including #transgender, #nonbinary & #TwoSpirit community members.

You must make less than the Low Income Cut-off. Please check the table below to check your eligibility

Resident of the Greater Victoria area and will be able to visit the clinic location

Individuals who agree to all terms and conditions provided by SNIWWOC & Pacifica Dental

https://www.sniwwoc.ca/dental-hygiene-clinic

From our #BIPOC #sisterhood #nonprofit org, #SNIWWOC in #VictoriaBC - Please boost.

Our newest program is here to give BIPOC #menstruators the freedom to be a part of essential activities and not be excluded due to a lack of #MenstrualProducts.

Did you know that up to 70% of menstruators have missed school or work because of their period?

Or that nearly a quarter of Canadian menstruators and a third of menstruators under 25, have reportedly struggled to afford menstrual products for themselves or their dependents?

As an all-women, BIPOC-led and BIPOC-comprised organization, SNIWWOC understands the needs of our community and we are focused on improving their health from a holistic and integrated service model.

With efforts to be #EcoConscious, this program will provide applicants with one #reusable #MenstrualCup to support their period needs.

The #MenstrualFreedom program is funded by The Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, we thank you for your donation!

Eligibility:

Black Women, Indigenous Women, and Women of Colour, Transgender, Non-binary, and Two-Spirit community menstruators.

Must make less than the low-income cut-off line, see the table(on website).

A resident of Greater Victoria, BC, Canada.

Apply now:
https://www.sniwwoc.ca/menstrual-freedom-program

A #Law to Target #Teen #Violence led to 17-Yr-Olds Being Charged as Adults for Lesser Offenses

In Feb, a prosecutor from a #rural area outside #BatonRouge asked… #Louisiana’s Senate #judiciary cmte to imagine a frightening scene:You are home w/your wife at 4AM when suddenly a 17-yr-old w/a gun appears. The teenager won’t hesitate, DA Tony Clayton said. “He will kill you & your wife.”

#law #JusticeReform #CommunityServices #AdolescentMentalHealth #racism #FearMongering
https://www.propublica.org/article/louisiana-teens-prosecution-reverse-raise-the-age

#books #reading #privacy #libraries #PublicLibraries #CommunityServices

'Librarians have historically taken a strong stand on protecting the privacy of their patrons. But how well they accomplish this varies widely with the size of a library, and technology has made it more difficult, according to the first study of privacy practices and challenges in public libraries.'

https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/1957463911