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After devastating Kona low storms flooded Hawaii communities in March 2026, washing away homes and roads, nonprofits have mobilized to coordinate volunteer efforts and relief funds. Here's how you can support the recovery.
After months of cleanup from Winter Storm Fern, two beloved Mississippi state parks are welcoming visitors back just in time for summer. George P. Cossar and Wall Doxey State Parks reopened for reservations this week, offering families a chance to enjoy the outdoors again.
When a young loggerhead turtle was blown hundreds of miles off course by a winter storm, an airline stepped in to fly her to safety. Crush the sea turtle just became the most VIP passenger in the sky.
Samaritan's Purse is mobilizing volunteers in New Albany, Mississippi to help families rebuild after a devastating ice storm. No experience needed—just a willing heart to serve your neighbors.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.
A new documentary celebrates five decades of Oxford House, peer-run recovery homes that have helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. The film debuts June 11 in Washington, featuring six residents whose stories prove community-based recovery works. #
After devastating storms hit South Africa's Western Cape, recovery teams are rapidly restoring power and rebuilding damaged roads. Volunteers and government workers are collaborating to help thousands of affected residents bounce back.
After a winter storm left Middle Tennessee buried in fallen branches, volunteers are stepping up to help clear roads and neighborhoods. Communities in Robertson and Rutherford counties are organizing cleanup efforts while power crews work to restore the last outages.
A Fort Worth convenience store manager lifted a homeless woman whose body had frozen solid during a winter storm, likely saving her life. Bobbi, who had spent her 50th birthday night crawling through freezing rain after finding the warming shelter closed, made a full recovery.
After Winter Storm Fern swept through Oxford, Mississippi, neighbors are answering the call to help those still struggling with the aftermath. A new online system is making it easier than ever for volunteers to find exactly where they're needed most.
After a devastating winter ice storm, Nashville is mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to help clear debris and restore their city. The mayor's call for help shows how communities come together when it matters most.
After devastating storms damaged Irish forests, farmers can now attend a free hands-on workshop learning how to replant stronger, more productive trees with government support. The event shows every step from damaged land to thriving forest.
Hundreds of young volunteers are clearing fallen trees and restoring hope across Louisiana and Mississippi after devastating ice storms left thousands of homes damaged. One 78-year-old homeowner who prayed for help got her answer when 14 teenagers showed up at her door.
One year after Northern Michigan's worst natural disaster in modern history, communities have completed a massive recovery effort that brought together 700 responders and cleared thousands of miles of damaged forest. The region is healing, proving nature's resilience and human determination can overcome even century-scale destruction.
Two weeks after winter storms left thousands without power, volunteers in Mississippi are making sure no family goes hungry. Extra Table and Entergy Mississippi packed 20,000 meals in a single day to support struggling communities.
A group of mothers in Elizabethton gathered to share anonymous recovery stories, highlighting the strength it takes to heal from substance use disorder while raising children. Their message: recovery is possible when communities support instead of judge.
After devastating storms tore through Irish forests, experts are showing landowners how to replant stronger, more resilient woodlands. The silver lining: second-generation forests grow significantly faster than the first.
Radnor Lake State Park in Nashville is turning storm damage into a community comeback story. Volunteers are now signing up to help restore the beloved natural area after last month's devastating ice storm.
Nick's Ride 4 Friends hosted its fifth annual Recovery Speaks event, where people in recovery from addiction shared stories of hope and persistence. The Auburn nonprofit, which recently celebrated 10 years of peer-based recovery services, brought together current clients, staff, and community members for an afternoon of connection and celebration.
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