Veteran surprised with over $1 million check
An 88-year-old Veteran, who went viral after kindness influencer Samuel Weidenhofer posted a video of him explaining that he was still working…
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Jessie’s Closet hosts gift and clothing drive
The drive is ending December 10, but the non-profit organization is encouraging people to continue donating throughout the…
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Hams for Heroes drive collects over 100 hams for local heroes
The “Hams for Heroes” drive encouraged people to donate hams that will go to firefighters, police, Veterans, the Marines and anyone else who’s a…
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Help grant a wish & give a smile with he Salvation Army Angel Tree program
It’s the final week for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. The Christmas Assistance Program helps over 300 Yuma County families and provides…
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Foo Fighters to hold benefit concert next month
The Foo Fighters are holding a benefit concert next month in Los Angeles on January 14, which is Dave Grohl’s…
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POWER Coalition brings the Christmas spirit to Niland residents
According to a press release, the event took place Saturday and was in collaboration with the Niland Chamber of…
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Sunrise Optimist Club of Yuma donates $7,000 check to AdvoKATE Foundation
The club raised $7,000 through a bowling fundraiser in November for the foundation, which supports Yuma families who have children with childhood…
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City of Yuma launches regional holiday food drive challenge
The food drive runs from now until December 19, and includes participation from Yuma County, the City of San Luis, the City of Somerton, and the Town…
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Rafi Law Group donates to Yuma Community Food Bank
Rafi Law Group presented the food bank with a check for $12,500. This helped kick off a food drive, which is taking place from now through December…
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Catholic Community Services partners with Exceptional Community Hospital for toy drive
Exceptional Community Hospital is collecting toys this month to support Catholic Community Services of Yuma, with all donations going to children who…
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Housing America Corporation of Somerton hosts toy drive
The organization is accepting new, unwrapped toys and cash donations until December 12. The gifts will be given out the following week to children…
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Crossroads Mission holds blanket and warm clothes drive
13 On Your Side and the Crossroads Mission are holding a blanket and clothing drive this Friday to help locals stay warm as temperatures…
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Previewing the Hams for Heroes Drive next Monday
The “Hams for Heroes” drive encourages people to donate hams that will go to firefighters, police, Veterans, and anyone else who’s a…
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Help local kids in need with our Holiday Magic Toy Drive
Toy donations are down this year, potentially leaving hundreds of children in need without a gift from…
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Giving Tuesday: Helping local seniors
One Yuma nonprofit, Helping Hand, is asking volunteers to help support transportation for seniors in the…
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Ballet Yuma introduces first sensory-friendly Nutcracker Ballet
Ballet Yuma is bringing a brand new addition to this year’s 31st Annual Nutcracker production. For the first time ever, they’re introducing a…
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Blankets from the Heart Drive happening this week
The annual event is taking place Friday, December 5, at the Yuma Palms roundabout from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00…
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Hams for Heroes to be held at Foothills Walmart
The K9 Officer Partner Support Foundation is hosting Hams for Heroes at the Yuma Foothills Walmart. You can donate on Monday, December 8 from 10 a.m.…
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Nova Home Loans donates $1,000 to Yuma Community Food Bank
Nova Home Loans made a donation to the Yuma Community Food Bank Monday. The local business donated $1,000, which is equal to 5,000…
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Neighbors in New Jersey help replace Christmas toys stolen from non-profit
Wheels of Change helps thousands of families every year and now, they have their community to thank for helping…
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