A 6-year-old child is helping lead the charge to end hunger, as the Ridgeville-based Lily Hartline was recently recognized as Katie’s Krops’ Volunteer of the Year. Source: Six-year-old named Katie’s Krops Top Volunteer
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Yes, volunteering can have mental health benefits
Americorps conducted surveys of its volunteers over a two-year period where 88% reported a decrease in feelings of isolation. Source: Yes, volunteering can have mental health benefits
Give the gift of your time
‘Tis the season of giving and giving comes in many forms – not just the ones wrapped and decorated with ribbons and bows. Charitable organizations depend on and welcome monetary gifts year ‘round especially during the holiday season when generosity is overflowing. However, a most valuable gift that money can’t buy is the gift of…
Family Volunteer Day can deepen child’s civic engagement
Nov. 19 is Family Volunteer Day, a global day of service that empowers families to work together to support their communities. Nov. 19 is Family Volunteer Day, a global day of service that empowers families to work together to support their communities. Increasingly, parents of young children are placing a larger focus on civic engagement…
Mercer students work across health disciplines to provide care to the homeless
More than 70 students and faculty in Mercer’s College of Health Professions joined together recently to provide a variety of services and care to individuals experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. The Mercerians volunteered for the annual Health Day hosted by Atlanta-based nonprofit Lazarus on Sept. 18 at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mercer’s physician assistant studies program has been involved in the event since 2015,…
Pair of Chapel Hill Residents Lead Volunteer Trail Days, Earn Award for Efforts
A pair of Chapel Hill residents helped start a regular effort to care for Booker Creek Trail. Now, they’ve built a community of volunteers. It’s a beautiful fall morning in Chapel Hill, with people gathering along the Booker Creek Trail for the first volunteer trail day of the fall. Dozens of middle schoolers, high schoolers…
Volunteer To Sit With Elderly Patients At New Brunswick Hospital
Whether it’s reading the newspaper together, engaging in conversation, providing company during a meal or taking walks, volunteers can help: NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is seeking volunteers to support its newly launched Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). HELP is a patient care program that provides extra attention and care to…
Red Cross volunteer returns home to Puerto Rico for hurricane relief
Dianna Trush returns to the island she calls her “homeland.” MILWAUKEE — Dianna Trush said when she was a child in New York, American Red Cross volunteers helped her family back on their feet after their apartment building caught fire. More than half a century later, Trush called it an honor to represent the Red…
Volunteering ‘fills my heart’
Nannette Vincent plays an indispensable role in the various Sulphur Senior Center activities. As a partner for the elderly, Vincent volunteers her time to help with many events at the center; however, her two primary events are bingo and “Nanette’s Kitchen.” Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Vincent can be found…
WWII veteran has volunteered at Shriner’s Children’s Hospital for 32 years
“I’ve seen kids come in here that couldn’t even walk or do anything. When they leave, they’re like a regular kid. It’s just amazing.” ST. LOUIS, Mo. — 94-year-old Carl Hall accomplished a lot during his career in the military. Since retiring in 1990, he has dedicated his time to a different service. He’s a…