UN Leaders Reveal How Volunteering Launched Their Careers
Top UN officials share how their early volunteer work shaped their leadership paths. Their stories highlight why volunteerism is essential to solving global challenges.
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Ghana Launches Volunteer Program Across 91 Communities
Ghana is testing a new approach to development by placing volunteers at the heart of community progress. The pilot program spans 10 regions and aims to prove that local action can solve big challenges.
Ghana Foundation Puts Volunteers at Heart of Development
A Ghanaian nonprofit is championing everyday citizens as the secret ingredient to national progress. After mobilizing 91 communities in 18 months, STAR-Ghana Foundation proves volunteers can transform local governance and public services.
Ghana Volunteers Drive Development as Donor Funding Falls
As international funding dries up, Ghana is proving that local volunteers can power their own development. After 18 months, a groundbreaking project shows communities are ready to solve their own challenges.
West Palm Beach Volunteer Honored for Decades Helping Homeless
After 45 years of service, Margie Yansura received Palm Beach County's highest volunteer honor for her work helping homeless neighbors find dignity and hope. Her story shows how childhood lessons in compassion can spark a lifetime of community impact.
3 Owens Students Honored for Excellence and Service
Three Owens Community College students received special recognition for outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and campus leadership. Their stories prove that community college students are making a real difference.
Jackson VA Volunteers Transform Care for 1,000+ Veterans
Volunteers at Mississippi's Jackson VA aren't just helping—they're becoming the trusted faces Veterans remember most. From greeting arrivals to running programs, these everyday heroes are proving that small acts of service create lasting impact.
120 Volunteers Support 11 Charities in Maryland Day of Service
Over 120 college students, staff, and faculty spent a day transforming gardens, organizing facilities, and bringing joy to nonprofits across Southern Maryland. The Spring Dell Center, which helps adults with disabilities gain independence, got a complete garden makeover they'll harvest for months to come.
Anonymous $200K Saves Central Coast Free Meal Service
A struggling charity feeding hungry families on Australia's Central Coast just received a shocking $200,000 anonymous donation. The gift transforms a barely surviving weekly meal service into a sustainable community lifeline.
Sparks Volunteers Pack Food for Seniors on MLK Day
Volunteers spanning multiple generations gathered in Sparks to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by packing food for seniors in need. The community service project brought together young and old to serve those who built their community.
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Bloomington Honors Volunteers With $1,000 Grants
Bloomington is giving $1,000 grants to nonprofits when their volunteers get recognized through the 2026 Be More Awards. The city is asking residents to nominate outstanding volunteers who make their community better.
Colorado Store Offers Free Food and Clothes, No Questions Asked
A new Northern Colorado store gives away food, clothing, and household items completely free—no ID, no income check, no names required. In its first week, hundreds have already found help through the community-powered mutual aid hub.
Muhammad Ali's Widow Calls for 'Day of Compassion
Ten years after Muhammad Ali's passing, his hometown of Louisville is honoring the boxing legend's commitment to service with a global day dedicated to acts of kindness. His widow Lonnie Ali hopes the annual event will remind people that compassion can bridge our divides.
Egypt Sets World Record with 15,000 Blood Donors in 12 Hours
Egypt just shattered a Guinness World Record by mobilizing over 15,000 blood donors across the country in just 12 hours. The massive campaign on World Blood Donor Day didn't just earn a trophy—it built up a life-saving stockpile for the nation's healthcare system.
Baltimore Ravens Rehab Two Rec Centers in Patterson Park
The entire Baltimore Ravens organization traded their offices for paintbrushes and hammers to give two beloved community recreation centers a major makeover. Players, coaches, and staff spent the day building, planting, and renovating spaces that thousands of Baltimore families use every week.
Baltimore Launches Snow Corps for Neighbors in Need
After 11 inches of snow blanketed Baltimore, Mayor Brandon Scott launched the Baltimore Snow Corps to connect volunteers with seniors and people with disabilities who need help digging out. Young volunteers can even earn community service hours while helping their neighbors.
Seattle Teens Lead Crown Hill Mural Project for Community
Young artists in Seattle are transforming a drab underpass into a vibrant community masterpiece, and they're inviting neighbors to pick up paintbrushes alongside them. Two upcoming volunteer days in April and May will bring the neighborhood-designed mural to life.
Minneapolis Church Delivers 12,000 Boxes to Families in Need
When ICE operations intensified in Minneapolis, one church mobilized hundreds of volunteers to deliver groceries to vulnerable families. In just six weeks, they've helped 24,000 families with 12,000 boxes of food.
U.S. Launches Tech Corps to Spread AI Globally
The United States is creating a modern Peace Corps for technology, sending volunteers abroad to help developing nations adopt American artificial intelligence tools. The program aims to bring cutting-edge AI solutions to hospitals, farms, and schools worldwide starting this fall.
$200M Campaign Turns Americans Into Problem-Solvers
A new initiative launching July 4th wants to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve problems in their own communities. With $200 million in funding, "Be The People" is betting that Americans want to help but just don't know where to start.
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