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fromNews 12 - Default
6 days ago

News 12, Optimum joins Rebuilding Together NYC's She Builds to overhaul community garden at NYCHA Complex

Over 200 volunteers revitalized a community garden in Gravesend, replacing old materials and soil to enhance community pride and sustainability.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Choosing the Right Therapy Dog

Dogs are individuals, and their breed traits are probabilities, not promises. Some golden retrievers live up to their social, friendly reputation, while others are reserved.
Pets
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda's Lost Trails | SF

SF Urban Riders partners with Laguna Honda Hospital to enhance historic multi-use trails.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

'InKind Baking Project' is making something sweet for Philadelphians in need

"I think it's not just about a sweet treat. It's about the joy that comes with it and the sense of caring and belonging," said Martha Cross.
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fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

'I finally sleep through the night': Paralysed man wins back dignity thanks to volunteer builders

"Thanks to more than 25 volunteer tradespeople from the charity Band of Builders, Paul now has a custom-built ground-floor bedroom and bathroom - and says he finally feels like himself again."
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Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

State Assemblymember honors Milpitas's unsung heroes

Community leaders in Milpitas recognized for their significant contributions to local development and engagement in a recent awards ceremony.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Walking in Greece: helping to restore the ancient trails of Andros island

"The ancient mule tracks of Andros, once neglected, are now being revitalized by volunteers, allowing visitors to explore the island's beauty while preserving its heritage."
Roam Research
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

'The only thing still left.' Volunteers race to save Altadena's vintage tiles from the bulldozers

It's a stair, and all the tiles. We are racing to remove and preserve thousands of vintage and historically significant tiles from the Eaton fire burn zone before the properties are bulldozed.
Renovation
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A Miami millennial explains what it's like to travel to rural Alaska to help locals file taxes, saving some thousands in fees

Karen Lapekas, a Miami tax attorney, volunteered in frigid Alaska to assist low-income residents with tax filing.
Running
fromiRunFar
5 months ago

Quantifying Community Impact: Data On How Trail Races Give Back

Trail running communities can drive significant positive change through volunteer work and support for trail maintenance.
Understanding the value of sustainable trails enhances community involvement and improves overall trail running experiences.
Alternative medicine
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Retired Long Island nurse, health teacher uses ancient technique to calm anxious animals: 'Just like people'

Susan Denis uses Jin Shin Jyutsu, a calming technique for animals, developed from her background as a nurse and teacher.
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