During the past year, Minden resident Jeff Evans has experienced a significant change in the way he remembers his father and uncle, both combat veterans who lost their lives in Vietnam more than 50 years ago. Source: Minden man volunteers with Honor Flight
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Nonprofit donates iPads to help Hollings patients pass the time during treatment
After losing a son to cancer, the Eaton family is carrying on his idea to donate iPads to cancer centers for patients to use. A Montana man’s love and compassion for others will be felt by patients at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Ryan Eaton, 25, battled synovial sarcoma for 14 months, being treated at multiple hospitals…
Men’s Dialogue for Mental Health brings hope
A Men’s Dialogue for Mental Health featuring industry experts and a student panel was recently hosted by the Department of Student Affairs, and Student Wellness Service. Why do men account for less than 25% of the University of Cape Town (UCT) students who take advantage of the Student Wellness Service (SWS), when they are at…
Immigrant family saved from homelessness, receives help remodeling house
The Estrada family was about to get kicked out of their house because they couldn’t afford the repairs to stay in conduct with the neighborhoods’ standards. PROVO — The Estrada family was on the verge of homelessness. Their house was in need of repairs to stay up to code for the community requirements, but they…
Nashville’s ‘A Mighty Voice’ BBQ competition gives back to children without a voice
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A BBQ competition comes to Nashville this weekend to advocate for children who need a voice. “A Mighty Voice” BBG competition benefits four local nonprofit organizations that share the same mission of helping children in need. The competition will take place at OZ Arts Nashville from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday,…
Henderson nonprofit travels to Louisville to give away essential items amid inflation
The volunteer team gather items that major companies like Amazon plan to throw away and put them in the hands of people who need them. LOUISVILLE, Ky. Based in Henderson, Kentucky, the outreach group 4 Good Community is putting the pedal to the pavement for a cause, with a new program, 4 Good on the…
Father Joe Villages ‘Street Health Team’ help homeless, providing life saving tools
“I look at them more than a Street Health Team, I call them sisters,” said Woodward who has been living on the streets. SAN DIEGO — CBS 8 reporter Ariana Cohen rode along in the Father Joe Villages van with the Street Health Team as they drove to homeless encampments on 16th and Imperial Avenue in downtown San Diego…
MOMS Club of Centerville giving back to the community
It’s just one way the members of the MOMS Club of Centerville are both creating a sense of community and giving back to the community in which they live. CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — If you head to the Little Free Libraries at several parks in the Centerville Washington Park District, you’ll find them fully stocked…
Mainers step up to help homeless family living in van at Maine Turnpike rest stop
People are coming forward with offers to help Jeannie and Roger Cannell find housing following a Portland Press Herald story depicting their plight. The plight of a homeless family forced to live in a van at a Maine Turnpike service plaza has captured widespread attention and attracted offers of assistance ranging from restaurant meals to…
Normal Moments for Families with Medically Complex/Fragile Kids
Offering service providers & volunteers to help with ordinary tasks. Normal Moments for Families with Medically Complex/Fragile Kids. Normal Moments provides supportive services for families with critically ill or medically-complex children. Normal Moments was founded in 2007 by Patricia Fragen, just weeks before her 16-year-old daughter Melissa Fragen died of cancer. During Melissa’s battle with…