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When a tornado destroyed the Paper Valley Soccer Complex in Fox Crossing, Wisconsin, competing teams dropped their rivalry to help clean up. The community response means kids can play again in early August.
Asking for help during a crisis is hard, but GoFundMe's new AI coach is making it easier for people to launch fundraising campaigns. The tool helps write messages, set goals, and eases the stress of reaching out when you need it most.
When Ajay Haridasse collapsed just steps from the Boston Marathon finish line, two competitors stopped their own races to help him cross. The moment of pure sportsmanship reminded thousands of spectators what really matters.
A new device lets seniors call for emergency help in their native language without touching a phone. The coaster-sized EVA responds to cries for help in English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Cantonese, and Hokkien.
Volunteers across Oregon helped nearly 10,000 families file tax returns last year, recovering $14 million in refunds that would have gone unclaimed. Now they're recruiting more volunteers to help even more people get money they've already earned.
IRS-certified volunteers in Las Vegas are stepping up to help Latino families file taxes safely this season amid rising concerns about scams and trust. The free service connects families with reliable help during a stressful time.
For nearly 20 years, trained volunteers across Arkansas have been offering free tax preparation that helps families keep more money and claim credits they've earned. This February, multiple Super Tax Day events are making it easier than ever to get professional help without the cost.
Jack Hughes scored the golden goal that ended a 46-year Olympic drought for Team USA. Now even his biggest hockey rivals can't help but cheer for him.
Volunteers in Johnson County are helping families keep more of their hard-earned money this tax season. IRS-certified helpers will prepare taxes for free for households earning under $69,000.
Jo Powell doesn't just clean cluttered homes. She helps people struggling with hoarding rediscover their spaces and stories with compassion, one room at a time.
The Newcastle Jets claimed their first-ever A-League premiership in the most unexpected way: their fiercest rivals helped seal the deal. When the Central Coast Mariners defeated second-placed Auckland, they handed Newcastle an unbeatable lead with one game to spare.
When people are released from immigration detention with no phone, money, or way home, a network of Michigan volunteers is there to help. They're providing rides, clothes, and connections to reunite families.
When a Long Island woman lost her mother overnight during a massive snowstorm, she desperately needed her driveway cleared to reach family. Within minutes, local plow operators abandoned a paying job to help a stranger for free.
When Christian Hudson fell on a park path after her dog's leash tangled around her, a helpful teenager appeared just when she needed someone most.
Detroit is deploying hundreds of volunteers across the city to help residents file taxes for free and claim every credit they're owed. Last year alone, Detroiters brought home $400 million in returns.
Student volunteers at Western Washington University helped their neighbors keep an extra $194,000 this tax season through free tax preparation services. For families struggling with rent and groceries, every dollar of those refunds matters.
In just six weeks, trained volunteers in Denton County helped working families claim over $811,000 in tax refunds they might have missed. Since 2008, this free program has put more than $20.5 million back into the pockets of families who need it most.
Trained volunteers at OSU-Cascades are providing free tax assistance to thousands of Central Oregonians who need help filing their returns. The program serves families earning under $67,000, plus seniors, people with disabilities, and non-English speakers through April 15.
Baltimore's new Snow Corps program connects volunteers with seniors and disabled residents who need help clearing sidewalks after winter storms. The city is testing whether neighbor-to-neighbor snow removal can become a permanent solution.
Western Washington University volunteers are helping families claim thousands in tax credits they might otherwise miss. The free service runs through April 8 and includes Spanish-speaking preparers.
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