Texas man builds crosses to honor victims in Jacksonville shooting
Roberto Marquez built three crosses to remember those who were lost when a gunman opened fire at the Dollar General store over the…
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California MMA fighter with severe asthma makes fighting debut
Despite his ongoing battle with a severe form of asthma, the same illness that claimed the life of his cousin, Kent Craig shares more about his…
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Donations accepted to help Crossroads Mission
A local real estate agency wants you to be a part of “Re-stock Our Community” to help a local…
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Virginia woman dresses up for chemo treatments
When you’re hit with bad news, it’s easy to have a bad attitude. Especially when it’s news about your health. However, upon hearing her diagnois, a…
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San Francisco firefighters use vacation time to help Maui residents
Members of the San Francisco Asian Firefighters Association (SFAFA) volunteered to assist in Lahaina relief efforts. They took off from Oakland…
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Local law firm is helping out those in need in Maui, Hawaii
Donovan Law is accepting donations until the end of the month and will be having their first shipment out to Maui on Wednesday, August 23.…
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Skyscraper in Florida honors victims of the Maui wildfires
The 300-foot-wide by 700-foot-tall fluttering red, white and blue Hawaiian flag was seen across the Paramount Miami Worldcenter’s Skydeck…
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Federal grant ensures Arizona parents get access to diapers for their children
Locally, the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) is able to provide free diapers to parents in…
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Crossroads Mission receives donation
A local business is giving back to the community by helping a non-profit…
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Humane Society reduces adoption fee to $5 as part of Clear the Shelters event
This year, Imperial County’s Humane Society will be celebrating 50 years of service. As part of the celebration, they will be reducing adoption fees…
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California schools deal with chronic absenteeism
School’s back in session, but not every student is showing up. That’s why Child Welfare Attendance Department officers have been making home visits…
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California woman donates to family living in Maui
“I figured, what could West Sac do for Maui and let me just get the word out there?” Christina Ramirez…
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Firehouse Subs gives back to local first responders
Yuma’s Firehouse Subs was asking for water donations in exchange for a free sub sandwich for the “H2O for Heroes” event. The occasion brought in…
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California authorities send canine task force to help Maui recovery efforts
“We wanna get to work. We wanna see how many people can help out out there. Bring closer to those family members and, and with the support of these…
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Oprah Winfrey visits Hawaiian shelter, expresses concerns
Winfrey is a part-time resident of Maui and says her biggest concern is getting much needed resources to those who have been affected by the…
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Utah group collects donations for Maui residents
In Utah, one group, members of the Pacific Islander Initiative at Utah Valley University (UVU), held a donation drive to collect nonperishable foods,…
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Las Vegas community shows support for Maui residents
Las Vegas residents are stepping up in big ways to show their support for Maui residents, with some people having special ties and memories to…
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Local dance studio holds fundraiser to perform at Disneyland and NYC
Glam Dance Studio says the event, which started at 10:00am, is to raise funds for their Gems Dancers to perform at Disneyland and New York…
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Virginia man recycles used Dunkin’ Donuts coffee grounds to help environment
The coffee grounds from Dunkin’ Donuts were going straight into the trash until one man had the idea to recycle them. Now, they’re being used in…
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Summer camp in California gives Jewish children of color a haven to be different together
One camper, from Oakland, California, has a white Jewish mother and a father who is Black and Muslim. Another was adopted in Uganda by a white Jewish…
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