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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) — The wintry weather on Saturday didn't stop residents of western Massachusetts from organizing a fundraiser for the Ukrainian refugee crisis.Daigle's Truck Master in Chicopee partnered with Full Gospel Church…

MEDYKA, Poland—In the days following The Russian invasion of Ukraine last week, the line of cars carrying people fleeing to the country's border with Poland was already 55 miles long.In the wet snow and cold rain, mothers began to abandon…

By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Steve Wozniak has a new — and potentially lucrative — passion: space debris. But the money, according to Wozniak's co-founder in this new venture, couldn't be further from the point. "I don't think…

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Governor Tony Evers was at Madison College today to announce the five recipients of a grant program. The $20 million Neighborhood Investment Grant Fund is part of a $650 million grant announced by Governor Evers for…

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) – RISE is a Waynesboro-based social justice organization that aims to uplift the black community.Founders Sharon Fitz and Chanda McGuffin didn't know each other very long before starting the organization, but both say…

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WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) - A symphony of snow cannons has signaled the return of some beloved Special Olympics…

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) - Whether it's driving people to doctor's appointments or driving people to the grocery store, Interlink Volunteer Caregivers is there for those in need of aid."We are essentially seen as the organization that…

By RITA LEBLEU, American PressLAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Reverend Leona Benoit has found purpose in caring for people on the streets and those who now have a home, through her efforts.When his mother died, Benoit was 10 years old.“We were…

Day of the Dead in Italy this year was not only a time of commemoration, but also of demanding justice for the lives lost to COVID-19. On November 2, 2021, members of the #Sereni Association (also known as Serene and Always United)…

As 2022 begins and the third year of the pandemic continues to put pressure on the scientific community and the public, it is worth considering the state of science and society. The main headline of Wellcome's Global Monitor 2020:…

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Euclid Beach Amusement Park closed over 50 years ago, and now the Western Reserve Land Conservancy has purchased a 29-acre site that sits on part of the former property of the amusement park.“We…

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The nation's longest non-motorized parade is looking for locals to participate and volunteer.Applications for the 2022 Tucson Rodeo Parade are open online until the end of January.The 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo…

MAYFIELD, Ky. (KFVS) - The City of Mayfield and County of Graves are requesting volunteers for the next Operation Christmas Tuesday event.Operation Christmas Tuesday was set up to help bring joy to life for city and county residents who…

CHICAGO (WLS) - A festive event meant to spread holiday cheer in Chicago's south side has taken an unfortunate turn after a group of volunteers are robbed.This happened at an event called "Be Part of the Light" hosted by My Block, My Hood,…

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Dinner is back for the 2021 holiday season after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to be canceled last year.The program annually serves community members who are homeless,…

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The 54th Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner is in a few days and organizers are asking the community for help.The Community Thanksgiving Dinner Foundation needs several non-perishable items.Foundation President…

Project GiveBack, a district community organization, has been distributing holiday food wrappers locally for 27 years. This year, volunteers will pack and distribute 4,000 boxes to families…

Volunteers help build beds for children for Sleep in Heavenly…

ATLANTA (CBS46) - For the first time in 2 years, the organization BLM 5K is experiencing low event sales,…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - The fins installed on the plane of Louisville City FC founder Wayne Estopinal are…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The University of California Hastings College of Law will work to remove the name of its founder, who sponsored massacres of Native Americans in the 1850s, the board of trustees voted on Tuesday.The vote allows one of…

LOS ANGELES (KABC) - Starting Friday, Los Angeles residents can apply for the city's Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program, which will give $ 1,000 a month to 3,000 households for a year.The nearly $ 40 million BIG: LEAP (Basic Income…

GREENVILLE, NC (WITN) - A virtual public meeting was held in Greenville on Tuesday to discuss the North Carolina redistribution.It was the second of two public hearings scheduled by the House and Senate redistribution committees.Hearings…

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. - County health worker frustrated with "politicization of public health" during COVID-19 quits job in southwest Michigan.Courtney Davis has been an interim health worker in Berrien County since July, when she was…

To follow the latest local news, subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and get news straight to your email every morning.COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - Lake City residents trying to call police or fire department numbers have…

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Nearly 300 people volunteered to get their hands dirty on Friday to show residents of a housing community that they care about their own.It was all part of the Horry County United Way's annual Day of Caring event, which…

JACKSONVILLE, Florida - News4Jax partnered with Beaches Go Green for a Jax Community Cleanup.Everything was on the bridge Sunday morning as hundreds of volunteers cleaned up the north shore of the Saint John River, from the Acosta Bridge…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - If you're looking for a way to spend your extra time giving back to people in the community, Home health and hospice of Allumine officials say they would like your help.Volunteer coordinator Lauren Saunders…

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - This is the new aspect of varsity athletics; athletes capitalizing on their own image and likeness.We first introduced you to the MOGL company founded by former Irish quarterback Brandon Wimbush and former Notre…

POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - The Broward County School District is on a mission after, they said, thousands of students fail to show up to class. They are now doing a roll call in class. Broward Teachers Union…

GEORGETOWN, MASS. (WHDH) - Hundreds of Georgetown students, parents and alumni are pushing for progress over an alleged racist incident at a recent high school football game.Coaches and players at Roxbury Preparatory…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley is looking for more volunteers to help guide their children.On Tuesday evening, the organization hosted a mixing desk at Carney's Pub in Bryan to invite the community to…

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Summer is almost over, which means many visitors will be returning home for the fall and winter months.It also means that some parts of our area might need to be cleaned up.If you go through the North Myrtle…

AUGUSTA, Ga (WRDW / WAGT) - Mayors on opposite sides of the Savannah River challenged each other: Which city can produce the most volunteers in the first “Trash Bash at the Border” challenge?Briton…

BEAUFORT COUNTY, NC (WITN) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday at a state-of-the-art training facility at Beaufort County Community College.Beaufort County Community College's new public safety training center serves EMS and fire…

JACKSONVILLE, Florida --Carla Wiley, who started the fake One Door Education charity that prosecutors say has turned into a slush fund for former congressman Corrine Brown, now faces new charges.Federal prosecutors on Thursday cited eight…

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Texas Veterans Commission spent the afternoon recognizing the recipients of seven grants totaling more than $ 1 million in East Texas. Kimberlee Shaneyfelt is one of the five commissioners of the Texas Veteran…

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Five Topeka organizations have received funds to help victims of crime. Attorney General Derek Schmidt said five Topeka organizations have received more than $ 262,000 in grants to help provide services to victims of…

CITY OF CAPE VINCENT, New York (WWNY) - Ask any EMS captain and he'll tell you it's hard to find volunteers. This prompted the towns of Lyme and Cape Vincent to consolidate their ambulance services. In Lyme town there are two fire…

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Franklin County Volunteer Fire Services have spoken out against plans to build a new fire and emergency station in the Glade Hill area.“We do not support this station as it is designed…

PLEASANTON, Calif. (KGO) - The Alameda County Sheriff's Department concluded Tuesday night that there were only two possibilities in the search for missing jogger Phil Kreycik.After four days of intense search efforts, officials say he's…

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) - There are over 3,000 children in the foster care system in Louisiana.Advocates say the pandemic has prevented many children from finding permanent homes, but there is a way to help."Now that everything is…

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville Salvation Army has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and food of the homeless in our community during the pandemic. These efforts are not stopping yet, but they join many others in…

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WVLT) - The city of Knoxville has kept its promise to help end gun violence among youth after five teenagers were gunned down this year. Their efforts include a new pilot program for young people that has started…

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - In about a week, nearly 2,000 teens, their families and their horses will descend on Lincoln for the National High School Rodeo Finals.Preparations are underway at the Lancaster Event Center, which is hosting the…