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A 500-year-old stepwell buried under 713 kilos of waste got a second chance when 30 neighbors grabbed shovels and refused to let history disappear. In one powerful day, they transformed Mehmadavad ki Vav from a forgotten monument into a symbol of what communities can save.
A Washington food bank just landed a solar grant that will slash its electricity costs by 80%, freeing up thousands of dollars to feed hungry neighbors. The timing couldn't be better as they prepare to move into a larger facility.
Two cousins from Wisconsin who had never met discovered they were neighbors in Florida when one spotted the other on a local news broadcast. Their chance reunion led to a friendship that lasted over a decade.
When Boston asked for help clearing snow after a massive blizzard, neighbors grabbed shovels and showed up. The city organized 16 meet-ups to tackle accessibility problems at crosswalks and sidewalks.
A small Missouri community just set a 13-year fundraising record, raising nearly $34,000 in a single night to support local cancer patients. Pink Out Night brought together businesses, sports fans, and neighbors to make their biggest impact yet.
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After Monday's blizzard buried Boston, neighbors grabbed shovels and teamed up to dig out their community. What started as a practical response to snow has become a movement changing how people see the city.
After Tropical Cyclone Gezani battered Madagascar's coast, an alliance of regional and international responders is working together to rebuild damaged hospitals and protect vulnerable communities. Their coordinated response shows how neighbors and partners show up when disaster strikes.
A Tennessee program has provided 77,000 free rides to seniors and people with disabilities since 2009, but now needs to double its volunteer drivers to meet growing demand. The flexible opportunity lets compassionate drivers make a visible difference in their neighbors' lives.
Two elementary schoolers in Sacramento are making 145 burritos monthly for homeless neighbors through the Burrito Project. Their creative approach to service turns compassion into a family routine, complete with Rice Krispie treats and life lessons about kindness.
Five Michigan communities just made it easier than ever for neighbors to find volunteer opportunities that match their interests. The new One Big Connection portal connects nonprofits with willing helpers in minutes.
A Perth community group handed out 25 disposable cameras to neighbors with one simple instruction: take five photos and pass it on. The nostalgic project sparked connections across generations and captured the vibrant diversity of Northbridge.
Community members are rolling up their sleeves this Saturday to heal the Guadalupe River's damaged banks after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country. The volunteer effort shows how neighbors are turning disaster into an opportunity for environmental restoration.
When one elderly Korean neighbor started bringing in garbage cans for everyone on her Connecticut street, the simple act sparked a friendly competition. Now neighbors race to outdo each other with good deeds.
Current and former CDC employees are turning career turmoil into community action, making hundreds of sandwiches and care packages for Atlanta's hungry neighbors. Their "Compassion In Action" project offers both help to those in need and healing for public health workers seeking purpose.
After decades of conflict, Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached consensus on a peace agreement text, marking unprecedented progress toward regional stability. The South Caucasus neighbors are now preparing to sign and ratify the deal without preconditions.
A Pennsylvania woman's irreplaceable family heirloom disappeared at the pool. Months later, her neighbor discovered it stuck in his shoe after a Florida vacation.
A new global survey reveals Australians are proudest of their fellow citizens, not what many might expect. In a world often divided, 25% cited mateship and helping neighbors in crisis as their top source of national pride.
Lexington is calling for volunteers to help count people experiencing homelessness on February 25, offering a hands-on way to connect neighbors with shelter and support. Teams of four will canvas the city for just two hours, armed with care packages and compassion.
After devastating floods destroyed homes in Pukekohe, community leaders turned crisis into connection, helping neighbors recover while building resilience for the future. Now a $15 million bridge project will protect the vulnerable creek corridor where waters hit hardest.
After months of heightened immigration enforcement in Minnesota, the Muslim community is entering Ramadan with renewed solidarity and support from neighbors across the state. Local leaders are celebrating resilience through prayer, potlucks, and peaceful gatherings.
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