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More than 100 runners lit up an Elizabethtown park to celebrate volunteers who advocate for children in the court system. The superhero-themed 5K raised awareness for CASA of the Heartland, an organization that gives vulnerable kids a voice when they need it most.
A recovery campus that helped over 100 young people in its first year just secured $1 million to expand with trade skill workshops and family visit spaces. Ember Recovery Campus in Story County, Iowa, is building real solutions for youth struggling with addiction.
Students spent their Saturday picking up trash along Pompano Beach in a cleanup event designed to teach kids environmental responsibility and community pride. Two youth organizations teamed up to show children how protecting nature can become a lifelong passion.
A Kentucky community rallied together this weekend to raise over $111,000 for local students in need. The annual Kevin's Kids fundraiser continues to grow, with more donations still arriving.
A 3.5-acre volunteer garden in Pennsylvania just kicked off its 16th season of growing fresh produce for food pantries, and this year they're planting strawberries in pyramids. From Girl Scouts to entire families, hundreds of volunteers are ditching screens to dig in the dirt for their neighbors.
A Yorkville barbecue restaurant just donated $12,500 to help advocate for children in foster care, marking a decade of giving back to their community. The money came from Southbank Original Barbecue's 10th annual charity 5K race this March.
A Massachusetts town is celebrating its unsung heroes by inviting residents to nominate community champions for an award honoring kindness and service. The deadline is Monday, April 6th.
Hundreds of young volunteers are clearing fallen trees and restoring hope across Louisiana and Mississippi after devastating ice storms left thousands of homes damaged. One 78-year-old homeowner who prayed for help got her answer when 14 teenagers showed up at her door.
Teenagers in Canberra now have access to Australia's first free trauma-focused mental health service designed by young people who've been through it themselves. The program combines therapy, peer support, and family care in one safe space.
When 13-year-old Kaya became homeless, she found hope at Passages, a youth hub helping hundreds of young Australians rebuild their lives. The Perth center proves that basics like showers and hot meals can be the foundation for real change.
When first responders left Beit Shemesh after securing the area, volunteers stepped in to help families piece their lives back together. Young Israelis are cleaning damaged homes and restoring hope one room at a time.
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.
A Canadian district is putting $130,000 toward programs that help kids escape poverty in 2026. The fund prioritizes projects that support working families and create partnerships between community organizations.
A spaghetti dinner organized by elementary students in Lake Leelanau raised over $11,000 to help local veterans access their community post. The funds will support a major renovation making the VFW facility wheelchair accessible.
A new 24/7 helpline called SafeCall just launched across the UK to help vulnerable young people who've run away or are at risk of going missing. The free service became reality after readers donated £165,000 in just two months.
Nearly 200 Oakland County families spent their Saturday teaching kids about food insecurity while packing meals for hungry neighbors. The volunteer event honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service while celebrating Jack and Jill of America's 88th anniversary.
A new national initiative reveals how volunteering can combat rising isolation among young men. Research shows volunteers are 66% more likely to be "flourishing" compared to non-volunteers.
A Riverside County program that pairs foster youth with caring adult mentors desperately needs 40 more volunteers. One former foster child credits his mentor with helping him graduate from UCLA and build a successful career.
A Nigerian governor just announced automatic employment for outstanding national service members, rewarding merit over hometown connections. It's a win for young people seeking opportunities based on talent.
A team from Wiss and Company spent a day renovating spaces at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, where children and teens process grief. Their work updated a teen support room and a memorial hall that honors loved ones who have died.
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