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A Nebraska podcast group turned a Lent challenge to stop swearing into an annual charity event that's raised thousands for local nonprofits. This year's Swearing is Caring event aims to keep growing its community impact.
Hundreds of volunteers fanned out across Tennessee's Tri-Cities on Saturday, turning one spring morning into a wave of kindness for local nonprofits. The Acts of Love event connected eager helpers with food banks, farms, and children's charities that desperately needed extra hands.
Giving someone a roof isn't enough to end homelessness. Across America, nonprofits are creating real homes with furniture, dignity, and support that help people truly thrive.
A homemade hat tradition and a citywide celebration brought thousands together in San Antonio for Fiesta 2026. The annual event raised funds for nonprofits while neighbors of all backgrounds celebrated culture, history, and community.
Google.org is offering $30 million to nonprofits and researchers using AI to solve urgent health and climate challenges. Applications are open until May 2026, with funding up to $3 million per project.
Over 50 nonprofits gathered at a volunteer fair in Topeka, Kansas to connect with community members ready to make a difference. The United Way event made it easier than ever for people of all ages and abilities to find meaningful ways to help.
A Georgia organization is helping volunteers understand the real challenges people face after prison through an eye-opening simulation experience. ReNForce's interactive program lets community members experience the frustrations and barriers that make reentry so difficult.
Mohawk Valley Community College gave 15 employees a workday to serve their community, sending them to help local nonprofits including the Rome Humane Society. The college's fourth annual Days of Service turns gratitude into action across the Mohawk Valley.
Gamblers at two Monarch casinos have donated over $1 million to nonprofits simply by giving away their leftover slot machine change. The program lets players round down their winnings at checkout kiosks, turning pocket change into massive community impact.
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.
United Way of the Plains just invested $4.1 million in 74 programs across Wichita, funding everything from food banks to family support services. The grants will help 57 local charities build a stronger safety net for neighbors facing tough times.
In Laredo, Texas, three nonprofits run entirely by volunteers provide life-saving support to people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and elderly residents without spending a dime on staff. Their secret: passionate community members who turned personal hardship into hope for thousands.
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.
A new fund is offering up to $250,000 per year to nonprofits bringing quality STEM education to under-resourced schools. The Education Opportunity Fund prioritizes programs that prove real impact and can grow beyond their initial communities.
Baton Rouge nonprofits just received a major boost thanks to employees who chose to give back. Cox Charities distributed $38,000 in grants to eight local organizations making a difference in their community.
Organizations across Sonoma County are recruiting volunteers for everything from rescuing injured birds to giving adaptive horseback riding lessons. These opportunities let locals make a real difference while earning perks like free state park passes.
After nearly four decades of helping men recover from substance use, Guildhaus is opening its first facility for women on Chicago's South Side. The new six-bed home fills a critical gap in recovery resources for women in the area.
A Toledo cancer support center just reached a milestone three decades in the making: 3,000 free wigs given to patients facing their toughest battle. The Victory Center's recent fashion show fundraiser brought in $82,000 to keep these lifesaving services running at no cost to families.
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.
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.
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