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When an EF-2 tornado tore through Hillsdale, Kansas, neighbors and church volunteers grabbed chainsaws and showed up to rebuild. Within 24 hours, 20 volunteers were clearing debris and restoring hope.
Eight volunteers in Great Bend, Kansas just helped 281 older adults navigate tax season for free, securing vital refunds and building financial security. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program has been delivering this lifeline to communities nationwide since 1968.
Kansas City nonprofits need volunteers right now, and the benefits go both ways. From reading with kids to caring for shelter animals, giving just a few hours creates measurable change in your community.
When 100 mph winds devastated Salina, Kansas, two volunteers at a regular meeting realized no one had responded and immediately mobilized their community. Within days, dozens of volunteers cleared storm damage at 10 properties, restoring hope one fallen tree at a time.
When an EF-2 tornado destroyed most of tiny Hillsdale, Kansas, more than 100 volunteers showed up within 48 hours to help their neighbors rebuild. Churches, businesses, and complete strangers brought heavy equipment and hope to a community that needed both.
Faith communities in Kansas City are stepping up to protect families, offering sanctuary and training volunteers to monitor courts and accompany immigrants during a time of uncertainty. Churches are becoming hubs of compassion and community action.
A Meals on Wheels volunteer in Hays, Kansas spotted a natural gas leak while delivering lunch, sparking a rescue that likely saved a man's life. Utility workers found the leak plus two appliances releasing deadly carbon monoxide.
Thousands of Kansas City volunteers are preparing to welcome soccer fans from around the world for the FIFA World Cup. Local residents are stepping up to showcase their city's famous Midwest hospitality on the global stage.
After a dedicated park volunteer crashed his car while cleaning up trash, his colleagues surprised him with a $400 gift card to get back on the road. Jean's selfless habit of donating any money he finds while volunteering made him the perfect recipient.
Nearly 500 Master Gardener volunteers in Johnson County are turning science into action, maintaining 10 demonstration gardens and answering thousands of gardening questions each year. Their work creates living classrooms that teach sustainable practices while sparking curiosity in the next generation.
More than 100 volunteers spent their Saturday packing shampoo, soap, and other essentials that government assistance doesn't cover. The effort helps teens who skip school because they lack basic hygiene products.
Everyday citizens in Kansas are becoming bee detectives, helping scientists track bumble bees across the prairies. Their efforts have already identified two species at risk of extinction.
After an EF2 tornado ripped through Ottawa and Hillsdale, Kansas, destroying homes and a motel, neighbors are showing up to rebuild together. The Miami County Sheriff's Office organized cleanup efforts that brought community members together just hours after the storm passed.
When snow blankets Olathe, Kansas, volunteers grab shovels and clear driveways for elderly residents and people with disabilities—completely free. This winter, 40 volunteers helped more than 100 neighbors who couldn't shovel themselves.
Kansas City brought together soccer fans and nature lovers to restore the Blue River before the city hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup. City council members turned the cleanup into a friendly competition between World Cup teams.
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. #
Everyday Kansans are helping scientists track six bumble bee species across the Great Plains, including two facing extinction. Since 2022, volunteers have logged over 2,300 bees and are now expanding efforts to remote western prairies.
A Kansas county is making it easier than ever for residents to give back, with opportunities ranging from reading with kids to delivering meals to homebound neighbors. The Volunteer Center of Reno County has gathered volunteer openings across dozens of organizations, proving there's a perfect way for everyone to help.
Bruce and Anita Luehring spend their retirement driving blood donations to small Kansas towns, part of a volunteer force that makes up 90% of the American Red Cross workforce. Their work helps bridge a critical gap as blood drives face persistent shortages from no-shows and deferred donors.
A Kansas county is calling for volunteers to help with community celebrations, museum programs, and nature center gardens. From refereeing kickball games to operating a historic elevator, there's a role for everyone who wants to give back.
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