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For eight years, volunteers like Linda Koenig have been the heartbeat of Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans, greeting neighbors with dignity and ensuring no one faces hardship alone. This April, the Texas nonprofit is honoring the people who make feeding families possible.
Volunteers at Stone Soup Café are flipping the script this Volunteer Appreciation Month by organizing their own fundraiser to unlock a $10,000 gift. The campaign needs just 250 individual donations to release the full match and support weekly pay-what-you-can meals in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Bloomington, Minnesota is honoring its army of volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, with the mayor calling them the heart of what makes the city remarkable. From coaching youth sports to serving on civic boards, these everyday heroes keep the community thriving.
After losing her husband, Joy "JJ" Jose walked into her local Red Cross office seeking purpose. Eleven years later, she's become the heart of the O'ahu chapter, welcoming volunteers with hugs and keeping operations running smoothly.
Over 1,000 Rotary Club members across Lagos competed in 14 sports at Rosfest '26, proving that friendly competition can strengthen community bonds. The annual festival helps busy volunteers prioritize their own health while building unity.