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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.
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.
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.
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.
High schoolers and neighbors teamed up to rake yards, clean windows, and trim shrubs for 80 seniors who couldn't do it themselves. The Minnesota town's fourth annual Day of Caring brought out its biggest crowd yet.
Fifteen everyday heroes received recognition for their courage and service at the American Red Cross of Illinois' 24th Annual Heroes Breakfast. From combat medics to youth leaders, these honorees prove that compassion is alive and well across Illinois communities.
A new volunteer program in Wellsville makes community involvement easier than ever with zero time commitments required. The WDC Collective lets residents help when they're available and skip when they're not.
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.
Top UN officials share how their early volunteer work shaped their leadership paths. Their stories highlight why volunteerism is essential to solving global challenges.
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.
After watching his brother die from 80% burn injuries at age 12, Bipin Ganatra decided no one else should suffer that way. For five decades, the Kolkata electrician has volunteered at hundreds of fires, earning a Padma Shri and the trust of every fire station in the city.
Eric Hepplewhite has spent over four decades leading Lanchester Boys' Brigade and supporting young people through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. His community poppy project brought together an entire English village and raised nearly £15,000 for veterans.
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.
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.
After decades of organizing donation drives, launching the local farmers' market, and helping countless families, Jackie Playter got a surprise of her own. The beloved Newmarket volunteer was stunned when her community turned the tables with a gift just for her.
Since 2017, Iftar4All volunteers have gathered outside hospitals and train stations during Ramadan to serve free meals to anyone who needs them. What started with 800 packets in Delhi now reaches thousands across multiple Indian cities.
Michael Rowse spent nearly two decades building a community radio station from the ground up—all as a volunteer. His daily dedication transformed Howick Village Radio into East FM, connecting neighbors and launching careers along the way.
After Dress for Success helped single mom Shequila Roberts land a job, she's now volunteering to help other women find their confidence and career opportunities. The Orlando nonprofit has partnered with CareerSource for over 25 years to empower women toward economic independence.
Sixty-three years ago today, President John F. Kennedy created the Peace Corps, sparking a volunteer movement that would span generations. More than 200,000 Americans have since served in 139 countries, proving that ordinary people can create extraordinary change. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
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.
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