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Fifteen Hawaii high school seniors who excelled in academics, athletics, and community service are each receiving $5,000 scholarships to pursue their dreams. The Hawaii Medical Service Association is celebrating 21 years of investing in the islands' brightest young leaders.
The Asaba community in Delta State is launching a free emergency ambulance service for all residents, starting with N10 million in donations. Within two months, five ambulances will be serving the community at no cost.
Las Vegas brings together 120 faith leaders representing 70,000 people twice a year to strengthen community bonds through prayer and service. The next Unity Prayer Celebration welcomes everyone to City Hall this July.
After devastating Kona low storms flooded Hawaii communities in March 2026, washing away homes and roads, nonprofits have mobilized to coordinate volunteer efforts and relief funds. Here's how you can support the recovery.
Masen Lapinad-Sorgent chose community college over out-of-state universities to avoid debt, and his strategic decision just paid off with one of Hawaii's most competitive scholarships. The future doctor's research on Indigenous Hawaiian medicine earned national awards along the way.
A New York civic group is celebrating America's 250th birthday by rewarding students who give back to their community. The Greater Jamesport Civic Association created a scholarship worth up to $3,000 for graduating seniors who've made service a priority.
Ghana just passed a groundbreaking law that lets judges send people who commit minor offenses to community service instead of jail. The move could ease prison overcrowding by 37% while saving taxpayers nearly $3.5 million a year. #
Five Konawaena High School seniors just received scholarships totaling $7,000 for their leadership and community service. Hawaii's largest Lions Club is celebrating these students who gave back to their island home.
One hundred Kaiser Permanente staff members spent MLK Day restoring historic Hawaiian fishponds and endangered forests across Hawaii Island. For a decade, they've returned year after year to honor the land and community.
Young people in Anambra State, Nigeria, are celebrating role models who've transformed their communities through service and mentorship. The recognition event brought together 12 leaders whose work in youth empowerment and community development is inspiring the next generation.
When federal funding dried up for Hawaii's nonprofits, a statewide volunteer movement stepped in to save essential services. One organization is now connecting thousands of helpers with communities desperately needing support.
This weekend, 2,000 volunteers are making the Special Olympics Hawaii Summer Games possible, proving that inclusion takes an entire community. Athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete on Division I facilities at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
When Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years destroyed homes and covered beaches in debris, residents didn't wait for help. Diving companies, decluttering services, and everyday volunteers are rebuilding their communities themselves.
Hawaii Meals on Wheels now delivers 800 meals daily across 100 routes to seniors and people with disabilities on Oʻahu. The nonprofit needs more volunteers to keep up with growing demand as it expands into new communities.
A Ohio high school valedictorian earned a special scholarship that doesn't care about grades. Whitney Watkins won $500 for giving back to her community.
Thousands will gather at Ala Moana Beach this Memorial Day for Hawaii's beloved lantern floating ceremony, and organizers need volunteers to make the magic happen. The free event honors fallen service members and loved ones in one of the nation's largest Memorial Day observances.
A Riverton leader who spent decades improving his community just earned statewide recognition. Mick Pryor's work on healthcare, transportation, and emergency services has made him a Wyoming Association of Municipalities Community Hero.
Thousands across England and Wales are ditching traditional gyms to get fit while helping their communities through GoodGym. Members run to volunteer projects like food banks and rooftop gardens, creating stronger bodies and connections along the way.
The Community Council of South-Central Texas celebrated six decades of helping families achieve stability and announced plans for a new centralized campus. The nonprofit serves 27 counties and touches thousands of lives each year.
Twelve Hawaii Island high school seniors just received life-changing scholarships totaling $47,000 to pursue their dreams. The awards recognize students who shine both in the classroom and in serving their communities.
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