SUMMARY: In the aftermath of Hurricane Helen, many affected residents have struggled to find warm meals. A Facebook group called “Free Hot Meals” has emerged to help connect them with hot dinners. Founded by Jonathan Crisp, the organization has fed hundreds over the past three months, bringing comfort and a sense of normalcy to families who haven’t enjoyed a warm meal since the disaster. Volunteers from across the country assist in distributing meals and resources to help families regain stability. The group is also working towards nonprofit status to expand its support for disaster relief nationwide. More information is available on their website.

The group was started on Facebook and has continued to grow throughout the recovery effort.

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SUMMARY: Rachel, founder of The Newborn Nurse, emphasizes the importance of planning for postpartum care after childbirth. Many new parents, focused on pre-birth preparations, overlook vital post-delivery support. She suggests hiring lactation consultants for breastfeeding assistance and night nurses or postpartum doulas to help with sleep deprivation, childcare, and household tasks. Rachel highlights that education for new parents is crucial, as hospitals provide limited support before sending them home. She finds her work rewarding as it enables parents to thrive with their newborns. Friends and family are encouraged to offer practical support to new parents during this challenging transition.

The Newborn Nurse has a list of recommendations for expectant mothers to plan for during the postpartum and newborn time. Turns out that planning a gender reveal isn’t the only thing you need to plan for!

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SUMMARY: The Office of Congressional Ethics found “substantial reason” to investigate U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles for potentially omitting or misrepresenting financial information. The inquiry focuses on a personal loan Ogles claimed to have given his campaign during the 2022 primary, initially reported as $320,000, later amended to $20,000. Ogles did not cooperate with the review, raising questions about the loan’s source, which his campaign staff could not confirm. Ogles, facing inquiries, stated he would cooperate with the FBI and believes discrepancies were honest mistakes. He successfully fended off multiple challengers in the 2022 Republican primary and was re-elected.

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