Blood reserves drop dangerously low in Arizona as Vitalant urges more donors to help
Vitalant, a nonprofit organization, is urging more donors to step up and help relieve the shortage, so patients in Yuma can continue getting the…
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Police officer in Colorado saves skunk from ‘trash helmet’
Bodycam footage from the Parker Police Department showed the officer first attempting to remove the trash from the skunk’s head using a long tool,…
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Yuma Veteran awarded $1,000 to support her farm
Tractor Supply Company says Cha Lorvang, a Yuma Veteran, was awarded $1,000 to support her farm, the Late Bloomers…
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YFD to hold fundraiser for crew member
Capt. Gary Welch has served with the department for over 20 years. In the last few weeks, Capt. Welch has been battling a severe illness and was…
Continue Reading YFD to host Firehouse Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
The lunch, taking place next Thursday at YFD Fire Station 1, located at 353 S. Third Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is to raise funds for Capt. Gary…
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KIDS CuddleKit Closet receives grant to expand pediatric program
They said the funding will help expand its pediatric program to include two additional hospitals expected to open in the near future in South…
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Healing Journey starts campaign to support local kids
The Healing Journey created the GoFundMe page “Building Strong Children” to fund kids programs and help families with their back to school…
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Yuma Salvation Army offers cooling center
During severe heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Center often extends its hours to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate and cool…
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Firefighters in California give oxygen to pigeon
After stopping a vehicle fire Tuesday, a crew from Oakland Firefighters Local 55 noticed a pigeon having some difficulty breathing due to suspected…
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Crossroads Mission helps those in need beat the heat
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across the region, making it difficult for some to keep cool. However, one local nonprofit in Yuma is helping…
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Summer Life Savers Blood Drive happening this month
News 11 is proud to partner with Vitalant for the Summer Live Savers Blood Drive, happening Thursday, July 30, 2026 through Saturday, August 1,…
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GoFundMes created to help two Yuma families after fire destroys their homes
A couple of GoFundMes were created to help two Yuma families after a fire destroyed their…
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Arizona police officer goes the extra mile to help stranded driver
An Avondale, Arizona Police officer goes extra mile to help stranded driver with flat tire. Sometimes, during life’s hardest moments, we are reminded…
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Donation campaign at Grocery Outlet in El Centro
Donation campaign at Grocery Outlet in El…
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Two Yuma fire stations unveil Safe Haven Baby Boxes
The ceremony is taking place at Rural Metro Fire Stations #2 and #5, located at 10820 S. Hensley Blvd, and the boxes are for parents to safely…
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Bubba’s 33 in Yuma to donate $1 for every Patriot Burger sold throughout the month of July
The restaurant says they are partnering with the organization to “raise money to help build specially adapted homes for post 9/11 veterans, severely…
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Princess Kate climbs highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales
Princess Kate is raising awareness and money for cancer in a unique way as she finished one of the U.K.’s hardest mountaineering…
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San Diego residents rally to support earthquake victims in Venezuela
Casa de Venezuela San Diego is leading a relief effort to support victims of the devastating earthquakes in…
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Options For All expands hands-on job training
Options For All, an Imperial County based nonprofit, and its Project Search connects individuals with disabilities to hands-on internships that helps…
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American Veterans Service Organization to host prime rib dinner fundraiser in Yuma
The fundraiser supports the American Veterans Service Organization, which helps Veterans and their families through community programs and…
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