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Volunteering at Hobo Hotel has brought Arlene Avery much joy

For Arlene Avery, 74, working with animals after her retirement was a natural step. “I wanted somewhere I felt like I was contributing to something worthwhile… I alway had a love for animals.” After her career as a federal employee, Avery wanted to find meaningful volunteer work. After meeting Carol Cain, Hobo Hotel Spankey Halfway…

West Alabama Food Bank Receives Donation Of Nearly $70K For Secret Meals Program

The Alabama Credit Union Foundation announced on Tuesday that it has donated $69,536 to the West Alabama Food Bank. Source: West Alabama Food Bank Receives Donation Of Nearly $70K For Secret Meals Program

Criss Angel raises more than $1.3 million at birthday party benefiting local non-profits

Superstar magician Criss Angel recently celebrated his 55th birthday by raising money to benefit families battling pediatric cancer and other critical illnesses Source: Criss Angel raises more than $1.3 million at birthday party benefiting local non-profits

New Rice Village coffee shop serves up inclusivity one cup at a time

The newest addition to the Bitty and Beau’s Coffee chain opened its doors in Rice Village on Jan. 14, almost seven years after the original shop’s opening in Wilmington, N.C. Founders Ben and Amy Wright named the business after their children Bitty and Beau, who both have Down syndrome. The franchise aims to empower and…

13-year-old therapy dog retires after a decade of working at Southern Hills Hospital

Benny, who will turn 14 years old in March, has been volunteering at Southern Hills for nearly a decade, volunteering with stroke patients and kids with disabilities. Source: 13-year-old therapy dog retires after a decade of working at Southern Hills Hospital

3-year-old finishes cancer treatment, honored with sirens and flashing lights

Grayson Ruiz celebrated the end of his leukemia treatment Jan. 31 with a drive-through from Clarksville and Montgomery County first responders. Source: 3-year-old finishes cancer treatment, honored with sirens and flashing lights | PHOTOS | ClarksvilleNow.com

Terminally ill former speedway rider surprised with 100 biker ride-by

A terminally ill former speedway racer from Colne was visited by the manager of his favourite team and was treated to a ride-by from over 100 bikers. Source: Terminally ill former speedway rider surprised with 100 biker ride-by

A Volunteer Group Is Using Fried Chicken to Rescue Dogs

A volunteer-run rescue group, the Lost Animal Resource Group, is saving dogs in Baltimore using unorthodox—but effective—methods. Source: A Volunteer Group Is Using Fried Chicken to Rescue Dogs – DogTime

Damar Hamlin launches ‘plan to put back into the world’ with challenge to LeBron James, Tom Brady and Michelle Obama

Bills safety Damar Hamlin is partnering the American Heart Association to educate people about CPR, and he’s challenged some stars to join the fight. Source: Damar Hamlin launches ‘plan to put back into the world’ with challenge to LeBron James, Tom Brady and Michelle Obama

Dogs helping to heal patients in Kentucky hospital system

The dogs help patients cope with the stress of the hospital. Source: Dogs helping to heal patients in Kentucky hospital system

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