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Seventy volunteers, including campers with disabilities, transformed Camp Capella in Dedham, Maine during an annual spring cleanup that prepares the accessible summer camp for its nine-week season. The event showcases how a community gives back to a place that has given them years of joy and belonging.
After her fire brigade honored her daughter's funeral, Kahlia Lloyd joined up to give back and now champions women in firefighting. Her International Women's Day open event aims to welcome more women into the male-dominated field.
Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Wylie, Texas just marked two decades of feeding families in need, powered entirely by dedicated volunteers who transformed a small church outreach into a thriving community lifeline. What started as a modest effort has grown into a vital resource for north Wylie residents facing food insecurity.
Trained student volunteers at Western Washington University are preparing tax returns for free, helping families claim thousands in refunds they might otherwise miss. The program runs through early April with evening appointments and Spanish-speaking volunteers available.
A record number of student volunteers at Cal State LA are preparing tax returns for free through the university's IRS-certified VITA program. The service runs through April 12 for students and community members who need help filing their 2024 taxes.
Peter Logan spends his retirement keeping his New Zealand community safe through tireless volunteer work. The chairman of Pukekohe Community Patrol organizes rosters, fundraises, and monitors police cameras week after week.