Food waste in the United States is a huge and growing problem. Over 40% of the food produced in the US is never eaten, leading to an estimated $218 billion Source: California teen creates non-profit to combat food waste, food insecurity
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Post Falls nonprofit grants bucket list wishes to adults nearing end of life
One More Time is a Post Falls nonprofit that grants wishes to adults who face a limited time to live. Founder Tiffinay Vargas said the group has fulfilled bucket-list dreams for people as young as 25 and as old as 107. Those wishes range from simply a huckleberry milkshake and cruising to a 26-year-old mother…
Non-profit aimed at helping veterans opens its first location in Frederick, Md.
Platoon 22, a non-profit organization whose mission is to end Veteran suicide has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Frederick, Maryland. FREDERICK, Md. (7News) — Platoon 22, a non-profit organization whose mission is to end Veteran suicide has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Frederick, Maryland. The Platoon Veterans Services Center at Goodwill will provide essential…
Jason Kelce Launches Underdog Clothing Line to Benefit New Nonprofit
The beloved Eagles center’s (Be)Philly foundation helps Philadelphia youth achieve academic success. “Hungry dogs run faster.” The inspirational quote that fueled the Eagles’ 2018 Super Bowl championship and Jason Kelce’s epic parade speech now has its own shirt. It’s all part of Kelce’s new Underdog apparel line. As he describes it, the collection includes “items that I…
New nonprofit to offer free therapy for sexual violence survivors
Sexual trauma survivors often face expensive bills for therapy and counseling, so a new nonprofit is working to break down that cost barrier. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Sexual trauma survivors often face expensive bills for therapy and counseling. Now, a new nonprofit is working to break down that cost barrier. Bethany Lawson, who is in a…
Non-profit gives confidence to those with Down syndrome
Puzzled by the lack of resources for her child with Down syndrome a local mom helped create an inclusive community. Puzzled by the lack of resources for her child with Down syndrome a local mom helped create an inclusive community. “We didn’t have a prenatal diagnosis so when we left the hospital, I was given a book…
Local nonprofit building support for mission to provide beds for children in need
It has been a little over a year since Co-President Ed Hacker founded a Martinsville-based chapter for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national organization dedicated to providing beds for children that d… MARTINSVILLE — A local nonprofit is on a mission to ensure every child in Martinsville and surrounding communities has a bed to sleep…
Nonprofit co-founder helping others find their purpose
He is a native Portlander who co-founded a nonprofit that helps those with disabilities achieve their goals. Scott Hatley has appeared on KATU over the years. Scott has had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy his entire life, but that has not stopped him from setting goals and accomplishing them, one by one. His life goal is to…
Man works with nonprofit helping Ukranian children
New Horizons for Children is a non-profit that works in different parts of the world, including Ukraine, to help orphans and vulnerable children. CAPE CORAL, Fla. — While the Russian war against Ukraine continues, a man from Cape Coral has joined an organization to help the children enduring hardships. New Horizons for Children is a non-profit that works…
Lexington non-profit empowers young girls
One Lexington organization is doing its part on that front to make sure local girls get the support that they need to succeed. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — We’ve all heard the saying “it takes a village to raise a child”, well one Lexington organization is doing its part on that front to make sure…