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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dianne Pillay has become the first Indian woman in Durban to reach the rank of Warrant Officer Class One in the South African Navy. Her promotion after 32 years of dedicated service breaks new ground for diversity in the military.
Miami-Dade nonprofits face a volunteer shortage, but consistent corporate programs like FPL's year-round service show how sustained support helps communities thrive. This February, hundreds of FPL employees improved dog parks and neighborhoods during their 18th annual Power to Care Week.
The Community Council of South-Central Texas celebrated six decades of helping families achieve stability and announced plans for a new centralized campus. The nonprofit serves 27 counties and touches thousands of lives each year.
Chief Sade Ogunbiyi turned 80 after building careers in education, banking, and community leadership across three continents. Her journey from classroom teacher to cultural leader shows how lifelong learning and service create lasting impact.
Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps received official recognition for dramatically improving how it serves young volunteers at orientation camps across the country. Better food, facilities, and services show how government agencies can transform when they commit to quality.
The small town of Rosebud, Texas is celebrating the life of Fire Chief Caleb Miller, whose decade of selfless service touched countless lives. His legacy of compassion and leadership continues to inspire a community that called him both hero and friend.
Scientists are using cutting-edge tech to listen to wildlife across a massive English estate before beginning one of the country's biggest nature recovery projects. The year-round acoustic survey will track everything from bats to insects, creating a rare baseline before restoration begins.
Volunteers transformed Humboldt Park School with 28 vibrant murals, new benches, and lockers during City Year Milwaukee's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Families worked side by side to create lasting messages of belonging for students.
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