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50 Volunteers Now Answer 988 Crisis Texts in Pennsylvania
Community HeroesMar 12

50 Volunteers Now Answer 988 Crisis Texts in Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania nonprofit just trained 50 volunteers to respond to suicide crisis texts, becoming only the fourth center in the state to handle both calls and texts. The move could save lives in a state where fewer than 1 in 5 crisis texts get answered.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Hawaii Rallies Volunteers as Nonprofits Face Federal Cuts
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Hawaii Rallies Volunteers as Nonprofits Face Federal Cuts

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.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Cleveland Crisis Center Gets $3M Health System Donation
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Cleveland Crisis Center Gets $3M Health System Donation

A $3 million donation from Sisters of Charity Health System is keeping Cleveland's new behavioral health crisis center on track to open. The gift ensures the city will soon have a dedicated facility to help people in mental health emergencies.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
McHenry Police Safely Resolve Mental Health Crisis
Community HeroesFeb 7

McHenry Police Safely Resolve Mental Health Crisis

A person in crisis called police for help, and officers responded with patience that ended in voluntary cooperation and hospital care. No one was hurt, and no charges were filed.

Google News - Mental Health Success2 min read
Wisconsin Nonprofit Puts $1M Into Community, Wins Top Award
Community HeroesApr 22

Wisconsin Nonprofit Puts $1M Into Community, Wins Top Award

Operation HELP has kept hundreds of families housed and employed by covering emergency rent and utilities in St. Croix County. Now the all-volunteer organization just won Non-Profit of the Year for transforming crisis into stability.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Miami Volunteers Give 55,000 Hours Yearly to Nonprofits
Acts of KindnessMar 15

Miami Volunteers Give 55,000 Hours Yearly to Nonprofits

Miami-Dade nonprofits face a volunteer shortage, but consistent corporate programs like FPL's year-round service show how sustained support helps communities thrive. This February, hundreds of FPL employees improved dog parks and neighborhoods during their 18th annual Power to Care Week.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Florida Nonprofit Celebrates Volunteers During April
Community HeroesApr 15

Florida Nonprofit Celebrates Volunteers During April

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
French Nonprofit Saves 9,000+ Sneakers from Landfills
Planet WinsApr 1

French Nonprofit Saves 9,000+ Sneakers from Landfills

A French nonprofit is rescuing thousands of worn-out sneakers from the trash and giving them new life. SneakCœurZ is fighting fashion waste one pair at a time while creating jobs and helping people in need.

Euronews2 min read
Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April

Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits
SolutionsFeb 9

Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits

A former Google employee is helping nonprofits in India access millions in free tech tools they never knew existed. His startup D4NP has already unlocked over $5 million in ad grants and trained 200+ organizations to use AI.

YourStory India3 min read
Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes

A Shreveport nonprofit brought the community together for Black Tie Bingo, raising money to build tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. The packed fundraiser moves Faith and Fostering closer to creating a safe haven where 18-year-olds can learn life skills and build stable futures.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last
Acts of KindnessJun 13

Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last

A new book is giving African civil society leaders the practical tools they need to build organizations that survive and thrive. "Building on Solid Ground" by Jude Ilo tackles the real challenges nonprofits face, from funding struggles to staff development.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
50 Volunteers Transform Grand Island Nonprofits in One Day
Acts of KindnessJun 19

50 Volunteers Transform Grand Island Nonprofits in One Day

More than 50 volunteers tackled painting, organizing, and cleaning projects that local nonprofits rarely have time to complete. The community day of action in Grand Island, Nebraska gave organizations a fresh start while bringing neighbors together.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Ohio Crisis Center Saved After Funding Breakthrough
SolutionsMar 12

Ohio Crisis Center Saved After Funding Breakthrough

A long-delayed mental health crisis center in Cuyahoga County is moving forward after officials reached a major funding agreement. The facility will provide a dedicated walk-in center for 20,000 annual behavioral health emergencies currently overwhelming local ERs.

Google News - Health Breakthrough2 min read
New $500M Nonprofit Modernizes Science for AI Era
InnovationMar 11

New $500M Nonprofit Modernizes Science for AI Era

A scientist just launched a $500 million initiative to rebuild how research gets done in the age of artificial intelligence. The nonprofit will tackle the unsexy infrastructure problems holding back scientific breakthroughs.

STAT News3 min read
Volunteers Tackle Water Crisis in McDowell County, WV
Community HeroesMar 13

Volunteers Tackle Water Crisis in McDowell County, WV

Volunteers gathered in Gary, West Virginia to distribute clean drinking water and work toward lasting solutions for residents facing unsafe water quality. Regional nonprofit Appalachian Voices opened their first Charleston office just in time to help.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Cancer Survivor Writes Book, Launches Nonprofit to Fix Healthcare
Community HeroesApr 29

Cancer Survivor Writes Book, Launches Nonprofit to Fix Healthcare

After surviving rare stage four cancer three times, healthcare CEO Chris Goldsmith turned his 15 years of industry experience into a mission to transform the system from the inside. His new book and nonprofit aim to give patients the tools and voice they desperately need.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
NJ Teen Wins $20K Scholarship After Starting Vision Nonprofit
Acts of KindnessMar 25

NJ Teen Wins $20K Scholarship After Starting Vision Nonprofit

A New Jersey high school senior who endured childhood eye surgeries and delayed treatment has won a $20,000 Coca-Cola scholarship after founding a nonprofit to help other low-income children access vision care. Brandon Delcid Rios was selected from over 107,000 applicants nationwide.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids
SolutionsFeb 12

Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids

A Silicon Valley nonprofit is working to protect our planet from dangerous asteroid impacts through research, education, and global cooperation. Since 2002, the B612 Foundation has been advancing asteroid detection and deflection strategies while teaching the world about these cosmic threats.

Space.com3 min read
Tampa Volunteer Wins $50K for Mental Health Crisis Work
Community HeroesJan 21

Tampa Volunteer Wins $50K for Mental Health Crisis Work

After volunteering for over 20 years at The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Tim Traud received a $50,000 grant from the Tampa Bay Lightning to continue helping trauma survivors. The award came during the team's "Hockey Talks" night dedicated to breaking mental health stigma.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read

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