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Volunteers with Puente are helping Arizona drivers avoid traffic stops by repairing broken vehicle lights at no cost. The community program tackles a simple problem that can lead to bigger complications for families.
Wichita Falls, Texas is building a volunteer network to help elderly, disabled, and low-income residents keep up with yard work at no cost. The program aims to connect people who need help with people who want to help, preventing code violations before they happen.
Dozens of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teamed up with Rebuilding Together L/A Maine to help Auburn homeowners tackle repairs and cleanup they couldn't afford or manage alone. Among them was Claude Naissem, a recent arrival from Cameroon, carrying debris alongside neighbors in a powerful display of community care.
Baltimore's new Snow Corps program connects volunteers with seniors and disabled residents who need help clearing sidewalks after winter storms. The city is testing whether neighbor-to-neighbor snow removal can become a permanent solution.
