Mastodon, a decentralized social network rivaling Elon Musk’s Twitter, has established a non-profit organization in the U.S. to support its growth and financial stability. The move comes after Mastodon lost its non-profit status in Germany, a decision that remains unexplained by the tax authorities.
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United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington (KFL&A) has appointed Joanne Langlois as the new chair of its annual fundraising campaign. Langlois, who has a long history of volunteerism with the organization, will lead efforts to build upon the success of last year’s campaign, which raised nearly $4 million. Langlois expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity and her belief in United Way’s mission. The organization’s president, John DiPaolo, praised Langlois’s passion and leadership qualities. This year’s fundraising goal will be announced in September when the campaign officially launches.
Opey Peñaloga, former Chief Operations Officer at Special Olympics Idaho, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating food insecurity and providing essential household items. He assumes the role on May 1, succeeding Vickie Snyder, who has led the organization since 2019.