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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is reminding donors that hunger, homelessness, and hardship don't take a break after Easter. The organization is encouraging supporters to transform their Lenten generosity into a year-round habit that creates lasting change.
Four major Chicago LGBTQ+ organizations are opening their doors to volunteers who want to make a difference beyond Pride month. From food pantries to youth centers, these groups offer flexible ways to support the community all year long.
The Fresno Mission is inviting community members to join their team of volunteers helping homeless neighbors year-round. Beyond donations, hands-on volunteer opportunities let locals make a direct difference in their city.
Gopal K Gureja spent 60 years proving that great customer service isn't a cost center—it's the product itself. At 90, he just released his latest book to make sure the next generation gets it right.
Shannon Montgomery was crowned queen of Sandy's Mountain Festival after dedicating five decades to the event her mother co-founded. The honor celebrates a lifetime of community service that started when she was just 12 years old.
America's forests are bouncing back stronger than ever. The US Forest Service just completed its most successful reforestation year in a quarter century while cutting wildfire damage in half.
America's "best idea" celebrates 110 years of protecting 85 million acres of natural wonder. From Yellowstone's earliest days to today's 433 protected sites, the Park Service has grown into one of the nation's most beloved institutions.
Kayla Viramontes runs concession stands, leads youth programs, and chairs a beloved teddy bear parade. The Gresham volunteer was named 2024 Volunteer of the Year after a decade of hands-on community service.
A 13-year-old in Tasmania spent two years lobbying politicians to restore a Friday bus route after being forced to walk through swamps and up steep hills to reach school. His persistence just paid off, and the government has reinstated the service.
Twenty-nine Peace Corps volunteers just took their oath to serve communities across Ghana for the next two years, marking the latest chapter in a 65-year friendship between the United States and Ghana. These dedicated volunteers will work hand-in-hand with local communities on agriculture, health, and education projects that Ghanaians specifically asked for.
After nearly two decades, Nigeria is finally paying thousands of public servants whose benefits were frozen after government reforms in 2004-2007. Officials say 99.9% of affected workers have now been paid, with the final group expected to receive their money by December.
Two women have dedicated a combined 67 years to helping older adults in Chautauqua County stay connected, healthy, and cared for. Their decades of service just earned them Volunteer of the Year honors and inspired a new wave of community support.
A New York hospice volunteer has dedicated three decades to helping the organization thrive, while two others were named Volunteers of the Year. Hospice of Orleans celebrated their volunteers during National Volunteer Week with heartfelt recognition.
Trumbull Mobile Meals has delivered 125,000 nutritious meals annually to homebound residents across Ohio for 55 years, powered entirely by 200 dedicated volunteers. Now the nonprofit is expanding to serve double the clients they had just three years ago.
Allen McCloskey just retired after 73 years as a grave digger in Galveston, Indiana, setting a world record and touching thousands of lives. His quiet dedication helped families through their hardest moments and built a legacy of humble service.
A Karnataka medical school is offering completely free medical education to half its students in exchange for five years of service at its free hospitals. The breakthrough program could transform access to medical careers while staffing healthcare facilities serving communities in need.
A new pan-African platform is turning annual summit conversations into year-round action on sustainable development. The Africa Social Impact Network will connect governments, businesses, and organizations across the continent to mobilize funding and partnerships.
Britain's second-largest supermarket just locked in a decade-long partnership to grow tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers locally all year long. The move could end the supply shocks that left shelves empty in 2023.
Military families at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico gathered to celebrate volunteers who've strengthened their community for over six decades. While hundreds of service members remain deployed overseas, these dedicated volunteers ensure families have support at home.
Australia's only daily news service delivered in Auslan by Deaf journalists just secured another year of funding after community advocacy saved it from closure. The program has already reached more than 300,000 Australians since launching in 2024.
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