Tag: Volunteerism
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Nexstar Media Group’s Founders Day of Caring in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV — Nexstar Media Group’s annual Founders Day of Caring marked its 28th year with a profound impact on the Las Vegas community. Held on Friday, the event saw volunteers from 8 News Now, a subsidiary of Nexstar, actively participating in philanthropic activities across the city. Commitment to Community by Nexstar Media Group…
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Nexstar’s Founders Day of Caring Makes Impact in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Nexstar Media Group’s annual Founders Day of Caring marked its 28th year in action, with the 8 News Now team hitting the streets to support local initiatives across Las Vegas. This year’s event, held on June 14, saw significant participation from volunteers and community partners dedicated to making a difference. Commitment to…
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Waukesha Habitat for Humanity Honors Volunteer Warren Widicus
Habitat for Humanity’s efforts in Waukesha receive a significant boost from volunteers, with one standout individual being Warren Widicus. A Decade of Dedication After retiring from his corporate leadership position at Taco Bell, Widicus began dedicating his time to Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha and Jefferson Counties. He’s been a consistent presence, volunteering on Tuesdays,…
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Operation Gratitude Provides Care Packages for Air Force Graduates
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military personnel, has announced its plan to assemble over 6,000 care packages for the newest graduates of the Air and Space Force. The initiative aims to show appreciation for these young servicemen and women who have completed their training at Lackland Air Force Base. Supportive Gesture The…
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Bloodworks NW Rushes Type O Blood to Storm-Hit Texas
Seattle, Wash. – In response to the devastating storms sweeping through Oklahoma and Texas, Bloodworks NW has mobilized a rapid shipment of Type O negative blood to the affected regions. Hospitals Depleted of Type O Negative Blood Inventory Hospitals in the impacted areas have depleted their reserves of Type O negative blood, prompting the urgent…
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Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Unit Assists Memorial Day Safety
Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Unit Gears Up for Memorial Day Weekend Assistance As Memorial Day approaches, a dedicated group of volunteers from the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Unit in Jacksonville, Florida, are preparing to provide crucial support to their community. Comprising seven members in Jacksonville and approximately 150 members statewide, the unit plays a vital…
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Multi-Agency Resource Center Opens in Marietta After EF-4 Tornado Devastates Community
Organizers in Marietta, Oklahoma, rallied together to establish a vital support hub for locals grappling with the aftermath of a deadly EF-4 tornado that ravaged the area in April. The initiative, spearheaded by various agencies, aimed to extend a helping hand to those affected by the calamity, providing essential resources and aid. Love County Fairgrounds:…
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Operation Blessing Responds to Natural Disasters Across the Globe
In the aftermath of natural disasters, Operation Blessing, headquartered in Virginia Beach, has been actively engaged in relief efforts not only within the United States but also on an international scale. Aid Efforts Across the United States Teams from Operation Blessing have been dispatched to various locations within the U.S. to provide assistance in the…
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Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Mobilizes to Aid Tornado Victims
TULSA, Okla. — In the aftermath of Monday night’s tornadoes in Barnsdall and Bartlesville, the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is rallying support, calling on volunteers to assist in meal preparation and distribution efforts. Swift Response to Crisis Following the destructive storms, the Food Bank swiftly activated its resources to provide aid. On Tuesday, 500…
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Volunteers Gather to Honor Buried Veterans
Remembering the Sacrifice In Pueblo, Colorado, on Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, over a hundred volunteers congregated at Roselawn Cemetery for a noble cause: to ensure that buried veterans are properly identified and honored on Memorial Day. Commitment to Service Damian McCabe, the Director of Next Chapter and UCHealth, rallied the volunteers. As a veteran…
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Urgent Need for O-Positive Blood Donors in Austin
A local blood bank in Austin, Texas, is urgently appealing for O-positive blood donors to replenish their supply. We Are Blood, the primary blood donation center in the area, issued the call due to a significant increase in trauma-related cases requiring O-positive blood transfusions. High Demand for O-Positive Blood We Are Blood reported that on…
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Dallas Animal Services in Urgent Need of Animal Fosters
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is facing a critical situation following a significant intake of animals over the weekend, prompting an urgent call for foster homes. With 112 dogs taken in on Saturday alone, the shelter finds itself grappling with overcapacity, currently at 143%. The latest influx has pushed the total number of dogs under their…
