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New Hope for Families in Bloomington needs volunteers this summer to support homeless families through shelter programs and early childhood education. The nonprofit is offering flexible shifts across four different roles, perfect for students and community members ready to make a real difference.
A local nonprofit needs volunteers to help families escaping homelessness turn empty houses into warm homes. Even a few hours can change everything for a neighbor starting fresh.
This spring, Bloomington's animal welfare organizations need dozens of volunteers to help pets find homes, provide therapy, and feed families. Opportunities range from event support to food bank work, with flexible schedules for all skill levels.
The Augustana Vikings powered through two wins on opening day of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Softball Championship, becoming the only team to finish Thursday undefeated. Four teams competed in Bloomington, Illinois, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of college softball.
When firefighters responded to a bathroom blaze near Bloomington, they found tiny survivors who needed rescuing from the smoke. The same day, police officers in Lebanon freed trapped ducklings from a sewer grate and reunited them with their worried mother.
A Bloomington zoo is turning conservation education into a family adventure with free scavenger hunts, chalk art, and keeper talks. The May 16 event helps visitors discover how their local zoo protects vulnerable wildlife.
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.
When José Antonio Torbello Páez suffered an eye injury at work, he couldn't understand what doctors were doing to him until a volunteer translator arrived. Students and community members in Bloomington-Normal are stepping up to help 11,805 Hispanic residents navigate healthcare, legal services, and daily life.
Bloomington, Minnesota is honoring its army of volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, with the mayor calling them the heart of what makes the city remarkable. From coaching youth sports to serving on civic boards, these everyday heroes keep the community thriving.
Bloomington is giving $1,000 grants to nonprofits when their volunteers get recognized through the 2026 Be More Awards. The city is asking residents to nominate outstanding volunteers who make their community better.
Firefighters in Bloomington, Illinois are preparing to save lives this winter by training for frozen lake rescues across the city's 50 to 100 bodies of water. Their specialized boat glides across ice to reach victims before hypothermia sets in.
The Indiana Hoosiers claimed their first-ever national football championship, sending fans pouring onto Kirkwood Avenue in celebration. After years of building under head coach Curt Cignetti, the underdog team reached the pinnacle of college football.
Indiana University's football team completed an undefeated season and captured the College Football Playoff national championship, celebrating with thousands of fans at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers' perfect 16-0 record marks a historic milestone for the program.
Indiana University defeated Miami to claim its first-ever college football national championship, ending decades of struggle for a program once considered among the weakest in the sport. Thousands gathered in Bloomington to celebrate a historic victory that proved teamwork and resilience can transform any program.
Thousands of Indiana University fans braved near-zero temperatures to celebrate their football team's first-ever national championship. The Hoosiers, once considered a perennial doormat, capped an undefeated season with a historic win.
Thousands of Indiana University football fans packed Memorial Stadium in four-degree weather to celebrate their team's first-ever national championship. Rock legend John Mellencamp joined the team onstage, bringing hometown pride to the historic celebration.
Indiana University just celebrated its first-ever national football championship with a stadium full of fans who braved zero-degree weather. The Hoosiers finished a perfect 16-0 season, ending a 131-year wait for this moment.
After winning their first national championship, Indiana University football players spent three days meeting fans across Bloomington, with hundreds camping overnight for a chance to meet their heroes. One fan even ordered 30 pizzas to share with everyone waiting in line.
Thousands of Indiana Hoosiers fans will brave frigid temperatures this Saturday to celebrate their team's historic first national football championship. Not even a winter storm can dampen the joy of this 134-year milestone.
Indiana University is hosting a major celebration after winning its first-ever football national championship in the school's history. The historic victory marks a monumental achievement for a program that has long waited for this moment.
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