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GoFundMe's AI Coach Helps People Ask for Help
SolutionsMar 13

GoFundMe's AI Coach Helps People Ask for Help

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.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Singapore Voice Device Helps Seniors Get Help in 6 Languages
Health & WellnessMay 6

Singapore Voice Device Helps Seniors Get Help in 6 Languages

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.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
Oregon Volunteers Help Thousands Claim $14M in Tax Refunds
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Oregon Volunteers Help Thousands Claim $14M in Tax Refunds

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.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Vegas Volunteers Offer Free Tax Help to Latino Families
SolutionsMar 19

Vegas Volunteers Offer Free Tax Help to Latino Families

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Arkansas Volunteers Help Families Save Thousands on Taxes
Acts of KindnessFeb 12

Arkansas Volunteers Help Families Save Thousands on Taxes

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.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Taiwan Tool Helps Paramedics Save Older Motorcycle Riders
InnovationJan 19

Taiwan Tool Helps Paramedics Save Older Motorcycle Riders

Taiwanese researchers created a simple roadside scoring system that helps emergency responders identify which older motorcycle crash victims need urgent trauma care, even when injuries aren't obvious. The tool analyzes over 120,000 crashes and could prevent deaths by catching hidden risks before they become fatal.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Johnson County Offers Free Tax Help Through April
SolutionsJan 21

Johnson County Offers Free Tax Help Through April

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Woman Helps UK Hoarders Reclaim Their Homes With Kindness
Acts of KindnessJan 18

Woman Helps UK Hoarders Reclaim Their Homes With Kindness

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.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Michigan Volunteers Help Released Immigrants Get Home Safely
Acts of KindnessMay 30

Michigan Volunteers Help Released Immigrants Get Home Safely

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Flanders Neighbors Drop Everything to Help Grieving Woman
Community HeroesJan 26

Flanders Neighbors Drop Everything to Help Grieving Woman

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.

Google: kindness story2 min read
Teen Helps Stranger After Dog Leash Trip in Lapeer Park
Acts of KindnessMay 27

Teen Helps Stranger After Dog Leash Trip in Lapeer Park

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.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Detroit Offers Free Tax Help to 400,000 Residents
SolutionsJan 21

Detroit Offers Free Tax Help to 400,000 Residents

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
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Acts of KindnessMay 12

Students Help 190 Neighbors Secure $194K in Tax Refunds

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.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Volunteers Help 316 Families Get $811K in Tax Refunds
Acts of KindnessMar 15

Volunteers Help 316 Families Get $811K in Tax Refunds

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
OSU-Cascades Offers Free Tax Help for Families Under $67K
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

OSU-Cascades Offers Free Tax Help for Families Under $67K

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Baltimore Launches Snow Corps to Help Neighbors in Need
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Baltimore Launches Snow Corps to Help Neighbors in Need

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
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Acts of KindnessFeb 24

WWU Volunteers Offer Free Tax Help Through April 8

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Topeka Volunteers Save Residents Money With Free Tax Help
Acts of KindnessFeb 20

Topeka Volunteers Save Residents Money With Free Tax Help

Trained volunteers in Topeka are filing taxes for free this year, helping residents keep more money in their pockets instead of paying preparation fees. The program runs through April 15 at two convenient locations.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
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Acts of KindnessJan 28

Charlottesville Pairs Volunteers With Seniors Needing Help

When icy sidewalks left seniors and people with disabilities stuck at home, Charlottesville launched a hotline connecting neighbors who need help with volunteers ready to shovel. One phone call is all it takes to get assistance clearing your walkway.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Adelaide Hills Roadside Stalls Attract 45,000 Fans Online
Acts of KindnessMay 31

Adelaide Hills Roadside Stalls Attract 45,000 Fans Online

What started as a pandemic sourdough hobby has sparked a roadside stall revolution in Australia's Adelaide Hills, with 45,000 people now following the movement online. Moms are turning side hustles into full-time businesses, one loaf and bouquet at a time.

ABC Australia2 min read

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