CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) – Student organizations on college campuses often find ways to better the community, For Coastal Carolina University students, it’s helping to keep others warm during the holiday season. Many students like CCU Junior, Jada Forbes, are spending their time in between classes and a part-time job, on-campus making blankets. “I think the … Read more
An 80-year-old doctor is set to run his 45th Marine Corps Marathon, only missing the race twice since first competing in 1977. Dr. Glenn Geelhoed has run more than 170 marathons on all seven continents, but his true passion is saving lives through his nonprofit, Mission to Heal. Mission to Heal brings medical supplies and … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, a non-profit organization, is spearheading the effort to repair ten homes for free on one block over a two-day period in West Philadelphia. Part of their goal is to prevent gentrification by helping to maintain affordable housing. The homes along South 59th Street near Chestnut Street in West Philadelphia … Read more
WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) — If you would have told Pat Horvath 15 years ago that he would be running a successful nonprofit that hosts over 30 events for veterans with disabilities, he probably would have laughed at you. “Never, never” said the Vietnam veteran, when asked if he ever thought his nonprofit, Veteran’s Afield … Read more
Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, students worldwide now find it more difficult to receive education and learn. This is not just happening to individual students. An education crisis is taking place in countries around the world. The disruption of societies and economies caused by the pandemic is aggravating the pre-existing global education crisis and is … Read more
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (CBS) — Inflation is taking its toll on all of us but higher prices are make things especially difficult for those living paycheck-to-paycheck. A Hoffman Estates non-profit is teeing up for a golf fundraiser to ease the burden of soaring costs on single moms. Morning Insider Lauren Victory takes us a look … Read more
CINCINNATI — The Rubber Duck Regatta at Riverfest raises money each year to help feed families in the Tri-State. Each duck costs $5 and the money directly benefits hungry families. “Our motto is buy a duck feed a child so the money raised goes to help feed children and this is the largest fundraiser for the Freestore … Read more
CHICAGO (WLS) — Evan Porter was an exuberant, enthusiastic musician in his second year of college when his mother Catherine said the unthinkable happened. “It was so devastating that I couldn’t believe he was gone,” Catherine Porter said. Evan Porter unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack at only 19 years old. “He wrote a … Read more
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Students in Flint are getting a foot up in fall sports, at a free football camp where all kids will be given free cleats. The Legacy Center of Michigan is helping young athletes step into the school year with Cleats 4 Kids. “It’s that feeling of giving back,” said Louis Adams, … Read more
RICHMOND, Va. — For author Terry Robinson, finding that his favorite form of expression was writing was a discovery made later on in his life. The then 30-year-old was jailed and sentenced to death in North Carolina for a murder he says he didn’t commit. “Being innocent on death row is soulfully depressing, granting little … Read more