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A small group of 15 women who met in a hospital waiting room in 1966 launched a volunteer program that has now served patients and families for six decades. The SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary in Mount Vernon, Illinois, was honored with a city proclamation and anniversary luncheon celebrating their legacy of compassion.
After tornadoes tore through Will County, nine Mennonite volunteers drove in from across Illinois to help strangers recover. They're part of a disaster response network that's been showing up for communities since 1993.
When six home fires struck central Illinois in just one week, Red Cross volunteers stepped up to help 45 people rebuild their lives. Now they're looking for more helpers to meet growing demand.
When children in rural Nicaragua can't afford school uniforms, they're barred from class and vulnerable to trafficking. Illinois volunteers just changed that for over 100 students.
The American Red Cross is celebrating the 4,000+ Alabama volunteers who make up 90% of its workforce while recruiting helpers for roles from disaster response to blood drives. National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25. #
A hospital volunteer group in Illinois just reached an incredible milestone: $1 million in lifetime donations to their local hospital. Last year alone, they gave $75,000 to improve patient care and support medical staff.
A dedicated volunteer crew has spent more than 10 years protecting and preserving Langham Island's fragile ecosystem in Illinois. Their work ensures the 21-acre river island remains a thriving natural sanctuary for generations to come.
In Marion County, Illinois, up to 300 children in foster care cycle through caseworkers and placements while desperately needing one consistent adult in their lives. CASA is recruiting volunteers who can spare just a few hours monthly to become that steady presence.
Four young AmeriCorps volunteers are cutting fresh zinnias and delivering them free to nursing homes, food banks, and community centers across Jacksonville, Illinois. The MainStreet Farms Initiative added flowers to their regular produce donations to spread a little more sunshine.
High school students across suburban Chicago are discovering the power of hands-on service at West Suburban Community Pantry, from unloading 15,000 pounds of produce to teaching STEM classes. Their work is feeding thousands while teaching them lessons that will last a lifetime.
When rain threatened to derail volunteer projects in Quincy, Illinois, organizers simply rerouted 250 helpers to different sites. The annual United Way Day of Caring matched local business employees with community organizations needing an extra hand.
A Safe Haven for Newborns is honoring the volunteers who power their life-saving mission this Volunteer Month. The Florida organization says volunteers bring not just support, but the human connection that families in crisis desperately need.
A small-town Illinois hospital auxiliary just crossed an incredible threshold: $1 million donated since 2011. These quiet heroes funded everything from warming cradles for newborns to scholarships for future nurses.
More than 150 volunteers distributed 40,000 pounds of groceries to families in Aurora, Illinois, marking the fifth annual Juneteenth food drive. Some grateful recipients arrived at 5:30 a.m., waiting hours to receive help during a time of growing food insecurity.
Fifteen volunteers transformed a newly renovated Illinois park into a future arboretum, cleaning up litter and planting wildflower seeds that will soon bloom into a colorful community space. Young families worked side by side to prepare Vogelei Park for its next chapter as a nature destination.
A New York hospice volunteer has dedicated three decades to helping the organization thrive, while two others were named Volunteers of the Year. Hospice of Orleans celebrated their volunteers during National Volunteer Week with heartfelt recognition.
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.
After failing twice to finish an IRONMAN triathlon, Kelly crossed the finish line in Rockford with support from 1,600 volunteers who believed in her dream to honor her late mother. One volunteer captain's words of encouragement became the final push Kelly needed to complete the grueling race.
The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
The Salvation Army in Lock Haven celebrated its volunteers with an appreciation dinner, honoring those who give their time to serve families in need. Two standout volunteers received special recognition for their year-round dedication to the community.
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