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Meals on Wheels Delivers 10,000 More Meals Monthly in Portland
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Meals on Wheels Delivers 10,000 More Meals Monthly in Portland

Portland's Meals on Wheels People has expanded to deliver 10,000 additional meals each month compared to last year, bringing nutrition and connection to more older adults. The organization needs volunteers to sustain this remarkable growth.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
19 Hudson County Groups Need Summer Volunteers
Acts of KindnessMay 13

19 Hudson County Groups Need Summer Volunteers

Hudson County organizations are calling for volunteers this summer to support everything from feeding neighbors to mentoring youth. These 19 opportunities make it easier than ever to give back close to home.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
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Acts of KindnessMay 5

Bloomington Opens Doors to Volunteers Across City

The City of Bloomington is calling for volunteers to help refugees, homebound seniors, and shelter animals. Multiple organizations need hands-on helpers ready to make a real difference in their community.

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Camp Long Offers Free Marshmallows for Earth Week Volunteers
Acts of KindnessApr 25

Camp Long Offers Free Marshmallows for Earth Week Volunteers

A Seattle park is turning Earth Week cleanup into a celebration, inviting volunteers to help restore the green space before gathering around a fire for s'mores. After Girl Scouts and local groups kicked off the week, Camp Long wants more neighbors to join the effort.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Eagle County Volunteers Saved $544K Building Homes
Acts of KindnessApr 22

Eagle County Volunteers Saved $544K Building Homes

Volunteers in Colorado's Eagle County donated over 5,000 hours building affordable homes in 2025, saving Habitat for Humanity more than half a million dollars in labor costs. National Volunteer Appreciation Week spotlights how giving back benefits both communities and the volunteers themselves.

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Missouri Volunteers Give 800,000+ Hours to Help Communities
Community HeroesApr 20

Missouri Volunteers Give 800,000+ Hours to Help Communities

Nearly 10,000 volunteers across Missouri donated more than 800,000 hours last year to mentor youth, grow food for pantries, and restore natural habitats. Their combined contributions are valued at over $30 million, proving everyday people can create extraordinary change.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
36,000 Volunteers Fed 1 Million People in LA Last Year
Acts of KindnessApr 3

36,000 Volunteers Fed 1 Million People in LA Last Year

More than 36,000 volunteers showed up at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank last year, helping deliver food to over a million neighbors every month. Their combined efforts turned compassion into action, one packed box at a time.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
85-Year-Old Wrestling Legend Still Coaching Teens for Free
Community HeroesMar 24

85-Year-Old Wrestling Legend Still Coaching Teens for Free

Fran McCann, an Olympic coach and member of six halls of fame, volunteers at Penn High School nearly 20 years after Notre Dame ended his paid coaching career. He's coaching the daughter of the wrestler he once mentored, and recently celebrated going cancer-free with his former student who's now his boss.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
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Acts of KindnessFeb 28

Lenawee County Needs Volunteers to Support Older Adults

A Michigan county is calling on neighbors to help older adults stay connected, fed, and cared for through simple volunteer work. From playing cards to delivering meals, every small act creates meaningful change.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
West Seattle Cafe Needs Wednesday Volunteers for New Hours
Acts of KindnessFeb 20

West Seattle Cafe Needs Wednesday Volunteers for New Hours

A beloved community cafe is expanding evening hours and needs volunteers to help serve wine, snacks, and connection to West Seattle seniors. The center will even reimburse volunteers for required permit training.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Seven Siblings Save Lives as Volunteer Medics in Jerusalem
Community HeroesFeb 17

Seven Siblings Save Lives as Volunteer Medics in Jerusalem

Seven brothers and sisters in Jerusalem all volunteer as emergency medics, responding to crises together and supporting each other through the hardest calls. The Farkash family has turned lifesaving into a multigenerational mission.

Google News - Volunteer Saves3 min read
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Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Volunteers in Hancock County Get Health Boost While Helping

New insights from Blanchard Valley Health System reveal that volunteers gain measurable mental and physical health benefits while strengthening their Ohio community. Research shows giving back reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and fights loneliness.

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Yakima Valley Needs 75+ Volunteers to Help Neighbors Thrive
Acts of KindnessJan 19

Yakima Valley Needs 75+ Volunteers to Help Neighbors Thrive

Yakima County organizations are calling for volunteers to repair broken items, feed hungry families, and help seniors age with dignity at home. From therapeutic horseback riding to free appliance repair, everyday people are stepping up to transform their community.

Google: volunteers help3 min read