“Ruhan’s Rally” has helped families like the Seepauls, who came from Trinidad and Tobago to receive critical care for their son. CAMDEN, New Jersey (WPVI) — “Back in 2020, when the pandemic was starting up, me and my mom, we were at the supermarket and the mom ahead of us couldn’t pay for all the food…
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Teens volunteer to help Devereaux Center, Coalbank Village
While most teens in the community were enjoying one of the final weekends of their summer, around 40 teens came together last Saturday to help those less fortunate. Spearheaded by Skyline Baptist Church, the teens from four churches came together too to work at the Devereaux Center and Coal Bank Village, a transitional housing center…
Boyle County student-athletes fighting to play again after cancer, back surgery
Landon Green and Braylee Leffew were ready and excited to kick off their high school athletic careers as freshmen this year at Boyle County High School. But life had other plans. “I was told I would never play football again,” Green said. Green was diagnosed with bone cancer in February. “I just broke down,” he…
Non-profit provides resources for foster kids, including often overlooked teens
A local non-profit is providing free essentials for foster parents and kids in foster care. The Villages of Indiana offers free clothes, school supplies, toiletries and other items at their Villages shop. When a child is placed in foster care, it can happen with little to no notice to prepare. That can put a stressful financial burden…
Goldston teens donate $3000 to Holocaust Center
About a half-dozen high school students who took part this school year in the Samuel M. Goldston Teen Philanthropy Project recently decided to donate $3,000 of their own money to the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh. Abby Rickin-Marks, a member of the Goldston project, said the decision to support the Holocaust Center was an easy one….
Andover, North Andover teens raise money for breast cancer research
When most boys turn 13, they hope to get a new gaming system or the jersey of their favorite athlete. Source: Andover, North Andover teens raise money for breast cancer research
Why I followed four homeless teens for nine months…
“Being out there… it’s not nice,” says Josh, 18*, as he queues for a bed in a homeless shelter in Blackpool. “You have to guard everything when you’re sleeping. You hide your shoes in your sleeping bag, sleep on your bag, hide your phone down your pants. Druggies have tried countless times to nick my…
Soccer squad gives young cancer patient MVP treatment
Gold was the theme of the night at a recent Newbury Park High School girls’ soccer game—but it had nothing to do with trophies or medals.The team faced off against league rival Agoura on Friday while wearing gold ribbons and headbands to show their support for putting an end to childhood cancer. GETTING THEIR KICKS—Brooke…
Teen girls raise $20,000 for cancer research
Two young Western New Yorkers have raised a significant amount of money to help fund child cancer research. Source: Teen girls raise $20,000 for cancer research
Lakewood teens sleep outside to raise funds for homeless
Cardboard boxes provided the only shelter Saturday night for about 30 teens spending the night outdoors to raise money and awareness for local agencies providing support for the homeless. The Homeless Awareness Sleep Out, being staged for the 13th year, is a cornerstone ministry for the youth group of Lakewood Congregational Church, 1375 West Clifton…