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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.
DATALAND, a groundbreaking museum dedicated entirely to AI-generated art, is opening in Los Angeles with multi-sensory exhibits that visitors can see, hear, and smell. Digital artist Refik Anadol created the immersive space that transforms environmental data into living art experiences.
Thousands of volunteers across Los Angeles County are joining monthly beach cleanups that serve as the last line of defense against ocean pollution. Heal the Bay's "Nothin' But Sand" program turns cleanup data into real environmental change.
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. #
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell pulled off a defensive feat that left baseball legends speechless: robbing three home runs in a single game, including a jaw-dropping catch that sent him tumbling into the stands. The historic performance powered the Angels to a 1-0 victory and earned praise as possibly the greatest defensive game ever played.
The Los Angeles Angels broke up a no-hitter and won the game with just two hits in the final inning. Zach Neto's two-run homer turned a potential shutout into a stunning 2-1 victory.
A volunteer program that clears snow for seniors and people with disabilities is struggling to find enough helpers this winter. Right now, 75 people in Greenburgh, New York need assistance as heavy snowfall continues to hit the Hudson Valley.
A dedicated team of hospital volunteers in Fayette County, Texas has served their community for nearly seven decades and is ready to bring their compassion to a brand new hospital opening soon.
The Los Angeles Angels honored Hall of Famer Garret Anderson with memorial patches and an emotional 8-0 victory, just days after the beloved former player passed away at 53. The tribute reminded everyone that Anderson's greatest legacy wasn't just his record-breaking stats, but the kindness and integrity he showed every single day.
Across America, volunteers are bringing warmth and connection to military families and veterans through hands-on service opportunities. From packing care packages to hosting coffee cart events at VA hospitals, these everyday heroes are making a tangible difference in their communities.
One Los Angeles resident is turning trash cleanup into a lifeline for thousands of unhoused neighbors. Juan Naula's nonprofit Clean LA With Me is restoring dignity one street at a time. --- ##
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A young female gray wolf just made history by visiting Los Angeles County for the first time in a century. Her epic 400-mile journey marks a major milestone in California's wolf recovery story.
A nighttime drone show promoting Masters of the Universe just obliterated the world record for brightness, lighting up the LA sky at 22 times the required intensity. Meanwhile, another show used nearly 5,000 drones to create the largest fictional character ever formed in the air.
Two new devices will capture plastic before it reaches the Pacific Ocean, joining a system that's already removed 206 tons of trash. The Ocean Cleanup aims to make plastic pollution "a thing of the past" in Southern California bays.
Los Angeles is transforming World Ocean Day into a month-long celebration with five community beach cleanups happening across the coastline. From cosplay-themed conservation to veteran-led efforts, thousands of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to protect local waters.
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.
Angels pitcher José Soriano bounced back from two rough outings to retire 20 batters in a row, leading his team to snap an eight-game road losing streak. Jo Adell crushed two home runs in the comeback victory that has the Angels looking sharp heading into a homestand.
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.
A Southern Oregon nonprofit trains service dogs specifically for children and young adults with disabilities, but they need more volunteers to raise puppies. Canine Angels has graduated 120 service dogs and relies on volunteer families to care for puppies during their critical first year.
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