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Port Macquarie Pink Ladies Receive Certificates of Appreciation for Fundraising Efforts | Port…
news, latest news, Port Macquarie Pink Ladies, United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW, North East Region Zone Day, Win SecombeThe Pink Ladies of Port Macquarie were recognized for their contribution to hospitals and community health centers at…
Fonda and the Johnstown duo describe their efforts to help Ukrainian refugees
JOHNSTOWN – Two local women share their experiences on the Ukrainian border in the hope that others will be moved by the plight of refugees fleeing the Russian attack on their homeland.
Laurie Garramone of…
Nearly 1,000 volunteers played a key role in vaccinating thousands of people at Northern Light mass…
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Local Woman Wins Governor’s Service Award | News, Sports, Jobs
Lisa Jahnke
MARQUETTE – Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Services Commission announced…
MEDIC celebrates National Volunteer Week by supporting efforts in Ukraine
Knoxville, Tenn. (WATE) — The MEDIC Regional Blood Transfusion Center is celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 17-24. Throughout the week, MEDIC will also donate $5 per donor who chooses to "skip the giveaway" that week.…
‘Sweat Hours’ bring storm-stricken communities back from disaster
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Food is the language of the South and a tool for volunteers. Following extreme weather conditions in Clarkdale, the Salvation Army was there to serve 250 meals to anyone in need.“After the storms and everything,…
Russia strikes Kyiv outskirts with cruise missiles, Russian Defense Ministry says
Note: This message contains graphic images.The worst thing I have seen since arriving in Kyiv almost a month ago is said to be the body of a man that we were shown in a backyard in Borodianka, northwest of Kyiv.We were taken to the site by…
UCF medical students team up to provide care at Apopka Farmworker Clinic
Students from various health-related programs team up again to provide health screenings and resources to an underserved agricultural worker population in Apopka. By working together, students learn what it means to put the patient at the…
Oak Ridge Baptist Church coordinates another effort of more than 700 volunteers for PEACE 1 Day
SALISBURY, Md. — Across the East Coast, volunteers wearing green shirts were out to help the community with numerous projects on Palm Sunday. It was all part of the Oak Ridge “PEACE 1 Day” Baptist Church.
Nearly 700…
STEPHEN HEMELT – Volunteers needed to advocate for local nursing home residents – Port…
Nearly two-thirds of residents of nursing facilities across the state have no immediate relatives or regular visitors.
The percentages are worse at some facilities in Jefferson County and southeast Texas, officials…
Cutchogue Fire Department hosts ‘Recruit NY’ event to bolster ranks
CUTCHOGUE, NY – Amid state and national concerns about dwindling volunteer numbers and a dramatic increase in call volume, the Cutchogue Fire Department is conducting a recruiting in hopes of bolstering its ranks .Local volunteers, the…
Changing the perception of the traditional volunteer
Judy Firmin of Hospice Boutique with outgoing volunteer Damien Kiddie. Photo / Paul BrooksDamien Kiddie works full-time at Miter 10 Mega, but that hasn't stopped him from volunteering for Hospice Whanganui for the past seven years. Lately…
Volunteers dive Sunday morning for the underwater cleanup of Edmonds Marina
For the ninth consecutive year, a team of volunteer divers dived to the depths below the Edmonds Marina boat anchorage with one big goal in mind - to locate, bring to the surface and make a significant breach in the years of debris…
Keep Harnett Beautiful Announces Countywide Spring Litter Sweep
Volunteers needed for trash cleanup from April 10 to 23
Members of the Diamond Dreams youth baseball team pick up litter during a Keep Harnett Beautiful litter sweep.
Volunteers throughout Harnett County are needed to…
Providing Food is a Blessing for Volunteers – Davie County Enterprise Record
Craig Wiley's smile says it all.
A volunteer at Fresh Hope, the retired salesperson picks up donations from grocery stores and delivers groceries to select homes.
“I have never felt more connected to God than when I am…
Local Rotary club holding a day of service
TORRINGTON — Members of the Rotary Clube of Torrington-Winsted are hosting the Rotary Rally for Relief: 2022-Stock the Shelves, joining club members from Connecticut and Massachusetts for a day of service April 9.Members participating in…
Young refugees protest against NATO’s response to Ukraine
WARSAW - A group of Ukrainian teenagers marked President Joe Biden arrival in Poland by joining a demonstration to demand NATO will intervene to stop Russian air and missile strikes against their country.
The young…
Friends of Silvermont need mulch, volunteers | Lifestyles
The Friends of Silvermont (FOS) continue their efforts to beautify the…
Boone County Launches Community Readiness Campaign
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ)
Boone County has launched a community preparedness campaign, "Boone County Ready," to help better prepare residents for severe weather.
The program was launched in partnership with Boone County's Joint…
In the absence of a festival, how best to support the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department? |…
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Volunteers wanted as WDFW marks millions of hatchery salmon for release
Paid positions also available as scoring effort continues
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking additional help to mark more than 110 million hatchery salmon and steelhead trout to identify them as…
Women in Construction: A Look at Leadership in Action
When I started in construction over 16 years ago, less than 9% of the industry was made up of women. Today, women still represent only 11% of all people working in construction. As we celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week, I…
Ukrainian journalist, 38 weeks pregnant, refuses to give up hope in the fight against Russian…
The world watched with reverence as Ukraine, despite all odds, mounted fierce resistance against the Russian invaders.Experts predicted that Ukraine would fall days after Russian troops arrived on the orders of President Vladimir Putin.…
Peletier seeks a post office for the west of Carteret; plans trash pickup along Highway 58 with…
PELLETIER — Long before it was a town, Peletier had a post office, but it closed in 1954, according to…
A ‘moment of truth’: Ukrainians returning to fight
Many queues had been there for about two hours as light snow fell and temperatures hovered around zero. Despite the delays, the mood was challenging. While some said they would pick up children and return safely to Poland, many others…
Woman found dead, army of mud hits streets as flood aid announced
Speaking at Mitchelton Football Club, one of several sports clubs devastated by the floods, Deputy Prime Minister Steven Miles hailed the return of the mud army."Now is where the spirit of Queensland comes out," he said.“You can see it in…
Ukraine and Russia News Tracker: Live Updates
LVIV, Ukraine - A week after their invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces are stepping up their assaults on civilian areas, making strategic advances on the southern coast and beginning to besiege major cities.The invasion by President…
The Farm Bureau’s tradition of giving back continues through the Harvest for All program
Farming and ranching families across the country have donated 36.4 million pounds of food and raised more than $258,000 to help alleviate hunger in 2021 through The Farm's 'Harvest for All' program Office.…
Volunteers help create a Holocaust memorial
The Jewish Center of Bakersfield is creating a Holocaust memorial to help remember the six million Jews who lost their lives during this time. Community members step in to make this possible and have delivered on this promise."It makes me…
10 Scenes Where Dwight Was A Hero In Dunder Mifflin
OfficeDwight Schrute was more than just a paper salesman at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin – he was the office's unofficial (and unpaid) protector. As a lover of martial arts, paintball, and safety protocols, Dwight was quick to…
Coastal Bend federal and state fire crews stand ready to assist local services
ALICE, Texas — Since mid-February, the Texas A&M Forest Service has allocated state and federal resources across Texas. In Coastal Bend, crews are currently stationed at Alice and Beeville.“We are moving resources to where our areas of…
Marin executives promote COVID boosters in the Canal region
Canal Alliance volunteer Aurelia Vargas hands out free home COVID tests outside the San Rafael nonprofit on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal)San Rafael's Graciela Vidal receives help from Canal Alliance…
Volunteers could be trained to drive a road sweeper in a bid to clear Skipton
The PEOPLE of Skipton could be trained to drive a mini-sweeper in an attempt by the city council to clear the streets.
Councilors supported the idea of buying or hiring a sweeper to support the work already done by…
This 1920s house provided the impetus to restore a historically black community
When Derrick Evans paid $10,000 for a dilapidated, sinking home in Turkey Creek, Mississippi, he thought it was a modestly affordable way to help stem some of the losses in his hometown. A historically black settlement founded in 1866 by…
Coffee grounds have a second life in the Chemeketa startup farm
Three years ago, Salem Dutch Bros. barista Amanda Roberts wondered if her coffee stand could do something with used grounds besides throwing it away. Now she delivers hundreds of pounds a week to local farms for compost.…
Volunteers Help 12 Nonprofits at CJ Chamber Event | Local News
Many tears of joy and 'thanks' filled the air as a force of 90 volunteers stepped forward on Saturday morning to help with various tasks at 12 nonprofits in an effort set up by Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce.Cavanaugh Studyvin,…
Join us at State of the City on February 18 | News, Sports, Jobs
At the Town of Minot, we are in the midst of final preparations for the annual State of the Town event.
The State of the City is scheduled for February 18 at the old…
Bitterroot Cross Country Ski Club – offers an enhanced experience
Ski slope at Lake Como. Photo by Tony Neaves.
by Nathan Boddy
The Lake Como area is well known for its recreational opportunities in the summer and shoulder seasons, but this strip of public land doesn't stop when the snow flies. It's…
La Crosse GOP Chairman Bill Feehan says Republicans are being demonized for casting fake electoral…
Exactly a week after the January 6 uprising at the United States Capitol, La Crosse County Republican Party Chairman Bill Feehan recounted what Republicans had done in Wisconsin a month earlier.
Fake voters in five states Donald Trump lost…
Ken Jeong leaves Rudy Giulliani in The Masked Singer – AsAmNews
The revelation of Rudy Giuliani as a masked singer on the Fox program has angered Judge Ken Jeong.The comedian left the set when Giuliani was revealed to be the contestant.For those unfamiliar with the program, guests hide behind masks and…
Guardians share their COVID experiences, show pride in their work in art exhibit
Arts and shows | Press releases | UW Notebook
February 3, 2022
Elvi Olano has been a UW goaltender for 16 years. She and 15 other Guardians took part in an art exhibit called “(in)Visibility,”…
Ukrainians train in guerrilla tactics in case of Russian invasion
By MSTYSLAV CHERNOV and LORI HINNANT February 2, 2022 GMThttps://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-business-europe-world-news-russia-5d04f61f06ff3953b7a4669478c03074KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — The table tennis coach, chaplain's wife, dentist…
Tobogganing The County: MSA
FRANCVILLE, Maine (WAGM) -While the backbone of snowmobiling in the state of Maine is volunteers who are passionate about what they do. There is an organization that also champions snowmobiling in the state legislature. In this week's…
Women’s No. 18 advances at ITA weekend kickoff
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Petitioners fail to measure marijuana vote in North Dakota | News
Supporters of a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana through the North Dakota constitution have again run out of signatures to provoke a public vote.Their deadline was January 22 to submit at least 31,164 valid…
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT HONORS 55 ORGANIZATIONS WITH US PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado., January 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Achievements United States® (JA) announced today that it will honor 55 organizations with the 2020-21 US President's Volunteer Service Awards. Despite the limitations of…
NYC heat-mapping study finds higher times in lower-income neighborhoods
For example, during one data collection, neighborhoods around Central Park measured between 80 and 82 degrees, while parts of the Bronx and upper Manhattan were between 88 and 89 degrees at the same time.
Courtesy of Liv…
Wells citizen honored as annual volunteer of the year | News, Sports, Jobs
Mike Schrader was born and raised in Wells and recently received the city's Volunteer of the Year award in recognition of his many contributions to the community.…
Dance therapy: a way to engage the community
Allie Pizzino '23…
Let kindness fight the winter blues
Your favorite game may be canceled, but there are plenty of ways to fight the good fight this season. The following volunteer or fundraising events take place from mid-January to mid-February. If your organization has an upcoming…
Jupiter-like planet discovered by NASA volunteer citizen scientist
A citizen scientist has discovered a gas giant planet about 379 light-years from Earth, orbiting a star with the same mass as the Sun, NASA has announced.
Did you know you can help NASA spot planets around distant stars?
Volunteer…
North Island brown kiwi on the rise in New Zealand
New Zealand conservationists are rejoicing at the first recorded increase in the North Island's brown kiwi population, reversing decades of plummeting bird numbers.Until the last expert assessment of New Zealand birds - which is conducted…
Tornadoes Hit Kentucky and These Linn County Men Responded | Local
A Sweet Home High School alumnus and current Millersburg resident were part of a team that helped Kentucky residents recover from the devastation of tornadoes that tore through the area in December.…
First Responders Celebrated at Wrights Corners | Community
The rescue efforts of a trio of Wrights Corners Volunteer Fire Company members were recognized in tandem…
“Everyone can play a role” to help victims of human trafficking
This week, the Missouri Highway Patrol is joining agencies across the United States and Canada to raise awareness of the issue of human trafficking.The Patrol's Commercial Vehicle Law Enforcement Division will participate in a three-day…
City unites with churches, volunteers to warm bodies, boost morale
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth."Muhammad Ali
As temperatures began to drop in the 1930s on Thursday, January 6, the first visitors began to arrive. Although the temporary warming shelter…
Save A Forgotten Equine volunteers help rehabilitate rescued horses – and build friendships…
FEW THINGS ARE MORE ATTRACTIVE to us humans than to the creatures who need our help. The 30 horses in the barns and paddocks of SAFE (Save A Forgotten Equine) require the usual assistance - yes, poop collection is involved. But having…
Merritt mourns the loss of a broadcaster
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The training of volunteers for the homeless count is set for January 18
Each year, during the last 10 days of January, the Delaware Continuum of Care does a one-time count of homeless people in Delaware. This year, the count of the PIT will take place on the night of Wednesday January 26 and in the morning of…
Bowls game: Tennessee Vols-Purdue Boilermakers
As we have done every week this season, we are giving away the Volunteer Country on Sports Illustrated game ball edition based on player performance. theOffense: WR Cedric TillmanCedric Tillman flew to the Flights again. He was always!-->…
Haitian American Museum of Chicago in Uptown receives grant to digitize collection as it enters…
UPTOWN - Elsie Hernandez started the Haitian American Museum of Chicago with a modest collection.“At first, I would upload photos to the internet and frame them,” Hernandez said with a laugh.Now the Hernandez institution has started giving…
What is SORCA nowadays?
The Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association is entering its 30th year.
As the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association enters its 30th year in 2022, it's hard to imagine that the powerful organization it is…
Volunteers serve kindness, Christmas dinners
People pick up their free dinners at St. Peter's United Methodist Church on Christmas Day.
By MADDY VITALE
Volunteers at St. Peter's United Methodist Church in Ocean City took platters and bags filled with Christmas…
The delta of records | Buckhannon VIPS recognized by city council
BUCKHANNON - The Buckhannon Volunteers in Police Service program, better known as VIPS, was recognized for its outstanding year of service in 2021 at the last city council meeting on Monday, December 20.
The VIPS program is a group…
Christmas in the Park turns 28 at Chief Logan’s | News
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Volunteer Center: December 20-26 | Union.com
The Connecting Point Volunteer Center connects Nevada County residents of all ages with volunteer opportunities in the community.
This week, we're highlighting just a small sample of what's to be found on the Volunteer Hub. There is…
Order of the Bighorn recognizes local environmentalist
Jim Smith recognized for his volunteer work, including helping to found Legacy Land Trust Society
MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - Conservation work was not always on the mind of a local resident who was recently named a recipient of the…
Christmas in the Park turns 28 at Chief Logan’s | Features / Entertainment
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When vaccination registration sites were broken, they interrupted maternity leave to help
While Rastegayeva made dates down south, Olivia Adams saw her stepmother struggle to find one for her husband's grandfather here in Massachusetts. Adams, a software developer at athenahealth, was also on maternity leave when the state…
‘All Arms on the Bridge’ NC nonprofit prepares a truckload of supplies for KY residents
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SWANNONOA (WLOS) - A local non-profit organization is traveling to Kentucky to help those devastated by recent tornadoes.
Hearts with Hands volunteers were…
Unicoi defeats Gate City and Volunteer dominates Central in Shootout | Sports
BRISTOL, Tenn. - The battle for the Blue Devils was as close as it could get until the last few minutes on…
Neighbors in Brentwood Decorate Large Lighted Tunnels for Annual Fundraiser
BRENTWOODSome have compared a December walk through a southern Brentwood neighborhood to a walk down Disneyland's Main Street, surrounded by thousands of tiny colored lights from all directions.
Michelle Smith, organizer of the annual…
Volunteers needed to join county-wide efforts to track the number of homeless
Members of faith groups, churches, civic affairs organizations, students and more are needed for Riverside County's homeless count in 2022, and officials asked today to all who wish to join the effort next month to register.…
Faith: Pastor Opens Vocation Center in Kona
AKona pastor has faith in the youth of today and offers a route to discover the trades of trades by creating a vocational training center.
Spencer Baker, pastor of the Big Island Baptist Church and chaplain of…
Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squae receives EMS award | County of Saint-Laurent
POTSDAM - The Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad (PVRS) received the 2021 New York State Bureau of Emergency…
Old Newsboys Day marks the 75th anniversary of fundraising for The Salvation Army; unofficial total…
WATERTOWN - Old Newsboys Day, an annual event in the city and some surrounding communities, continued on…
The Salvation Army in Sumter seeks fundraiser and volunteers for toy drive
December is the month of joy and joy, but it is also the busiest time of the year for the Salvation Army.
From the Red Kettle fundraiser to their Christmas relief program, the Salvation Army…
Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad receives NYS EMS Award for innovations in clinical delivery
Two Clarkson professors rewarded for their innovations
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Chai Lifeline distributes 50,000 Hanukkah toys to critically ill children and siblings
(November 28, 2021 / JNS) Chai Lifeline will be distributing more than 50,000 gifts to sick children and their families across the United States and the world this Hanukkah season.
The organization, a leading international children's…
New Oregon Law Will Soon Protect Blacks From Discrimination For Their Hairstyles
In just over a month, a new Oregon law will come into effect, making it illegal in Oregon workplaces and educational institutions to discriminate against black people for their hairstyles.And instead of celebrating and calling it a day,…
Mozel Sanders Foundation Raises Mom of 8 with 1 Millionth Thanksgiving Meal – WISH-TV |…
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - WISH-TV once again partnered with the Mozel Sanders Foundation on Thanksgiving Day to feed those in need.
This year, the foundation has taken an important step, which they hope will not…
Floods in British Columbia: As more rains loom, local volunteers and soldiers work to protect homes…
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People have stepped up to help those affected by the devastating flooding in British Columbia in every way they can, with many local Fraser Valley volunteers stepping up to lend their support.
At the same…
Public assistance needed to report wintering monarchs
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Now we need your help again.
Last winter, volunteers from the Southeast and Gulf states provided more than 5,800 monarch sightings. This winter, the partnership of universities, agencies and other organizations called Monarchs…
Southgate Goodfellows steps up efforts to help more families this Christmas – The News Herald
With all the uncertainty over the past two years, the Southgate Goodfellows have remained determined to adhere to their motto "No Kids Without Christmas", even if it has at times been difficult.
Veronica Leonard, who is the secretary of the…
Pamplin Media Group – Shop With a Cop returns in person for 2021
Police Department join with kids in making Christmas special for families of young people. In mid-December, officers from the Newberg-Dundee Police Department will bring Christmas cheer to young people who might!-->…
Chilliwack volunteers jumped in to help Barrowtown bagging efforts – Hope Standard
Residents of Chilliwack rushed to participate in a late-night sandbagging effort Tuesday (November 16) at the Barrowtown Pumping Station in Abbotsford.
Crews, contractors and residents of the town of Chilliwack came to help…
It’s GO Time: Packing the Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child Underway at Free Methodist…
Red and green shoe boxes fill the sanctuary of the Free Methodist Church on Troy Road. These boxes, known…
Student volunteers recognized for helping Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts
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Meet the ‘village’ of volunteers who helped make the return of the LA Marathon possible…
The rush of race day culminates as thousands of Los Angeles Marathon runners take position at the start line with thunderous roars of support from loved ones echoing in the background. In a flash, the athletes set off on an adventure to…
Christmas parade needs our help | Characteristics
Some thoughts on the cancellation of this year's Christmas parade:First,…
Giving Back to the Community on November 13 for Emory Cares Day | Emory University
Members of the Emory community will show their dedication to serving others by volunteering together in Atlanta and beyond for Emory Cares Day on Saturday, November 13.
At its heart, Emory Cares Day is about putting into practice Emory's…
1,200-year-old dugout canoe hauled up from Lake Mendota | Local News
Tamara Thomsen and Mallory Dragt were thinking of taking a ride under Lake Mendota on a few underwater scooters, motorized gadgets that divers use to propel themselves through the water. It was a beautiful Saturday morning in June, and the…
East Salem Rotary Club sends rescue supplies to Mexico for local firefighters
Firefighting equipment that has passed its legal lifespan in the United States is bundled and shipped to Mexican firefighters, saving them costly purchases.
Organizers meet last month when dispatching a heavy rescue…
Coffs Harbor volunteer explains why community service makes him ‘so happy’ – News…
Volunteers from the Coffs Harbor Lions and Coffs Harbor RSL sub-branch with Tex O'Grady raise money for the sailing program.
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EDITORIAL: Raise your hand and volunteer
This newspaper has people calling over and over again and saying "We need to do something about _________!"
You can fill in the blank.
But this editorial…
News from the St. Anthony Park Community Council – Park Bugle
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Pedestrian crossing on the territorial road
With grants from the AARP Community Challenge and the Good Neighbor Fund at the University of Minnesota, District 12 brightened up the block of…
Why the 10th anniversary of the Women in Tech Summit is a success for the startup Philly
It sounds like the beginning of most startup stories: the rambling founders who discovered a better solution to an existing problem and put the time and effort into creating the change.The Women in Technology Summit (WITS) started 10 years…
Nonprofits Aim to Count City’s Homeless Population | New
A local Americorps VISTA volunteer aims to provide services to the…