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Samaritan's Purse brings holiday cheer to communities worldwide through Operation Christmas Child

November 19, 2024

Samaritan's Purse brings holiday cheer to communities worldwide through Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, has donated holiday cheer through 220 million shoeboxes to children worldwide since its inception in 1993. (Courtesy of Samaritan's Purse)

Charity leaders slam Biden admin's response to US planes shot in Haiti amid chaos: 'What are we doing?'

November 18, 2024

Charity leaders slam Biden admin's response to US planes shot in Haiti amid chaos: 'What are we doing?'

Jack Brewer led several other charity heads in condemning the lack of action from the Biden administration against U.S. planes shot in Port-au-Prince.

Gary Sinise Foundation, building company present free home to wounded Army veteran

November 13, 2024

Gary Sinise Foundation, building company present free home to wounded Army veteran

Wounded veteran and retired U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Hargis was gifted with a mortgage-free home thanks to the work of LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Whiskey Valor Foundation is uniting veterans, here's how a 'crazy idea' became reality

November 11, 2024

Whiskey Valor Foundation is uniting veterans, here's how a 'crazy idea' became reality

The founder of the new nonprofit organization Whiskey Valor Foundation is bringing his love of bourbon to the forefront for a cause to help veterans' groups.

Cajun Navy bonds with 104-year-old 'angel' in North Carolina mountains after Helene

October 29, 2024

Cajun Navy bonds with 104-year-old 'angel' in North Carolina mountains after Helene

Cajun Navy 2016 volunteers went on a life-changing mission on Oct. 12 when they did a welfare check on 104-year-old Jo Jane in the North Carolina mountains after Hurricane Helene.

Cajun Navy 2016 helps 104-year-old woman living in NC mountains after Helene

October 28, 2024

Cajun Navy 2016 helps 104-year-old woman living in NC mountains after Helene

Cajun Navy 2016 volunteers found 104-year-old Jo Jane in good health while conducting a welfare check after Hurricane Helene.

State Fair of Texas makes massive canned food donation: 'Essential support'

October 22, 2024

State Fair of Texas makes massive canned food donation: 'Essential support'

The State Fair of Texas donated more than 180,000 canned goods, plus food from the fair, as part of its State Fair Cares Food Drive earlier this week.

Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

October 22, 2024

Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.

Jane Goodall encourages people to 'vote for nature': It's the 'future of the very planet on which we depend'

October 20, 2024

Jane Goodall encourages people to 'vote for nature': It's the 'future of the very planet on which we depend'

Primatologist, zoologist and philanthropist Jane Goodall reflects on her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees and the initiatives she's passionate about today.

Charity hopes western North Carolinians not be forgotten during 'long, complicated' Helene recovery

October 17, 2024

Charity hopes western North Carolinians not be forgotten during 'long, complicated' Helene recovery

While some western North Carolina towns are welcoming visitors, others are still trying to help their neighbors recover from the Hurricane Helene devastation.