Making A Difference Archives

Karina Jones with the United Way says “when you look good, you feel good”

December 15, 2021 9:20 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

You’ve heard News 11’s Rob Fram talk about our temps dropping and you probably already pulled out that coat. But, for some, a coat is a luxury and…

A local woman says Yuma children need Santa, now more than ever

December 7, 2021 5:43 PM Joe Teposte

During the 2020 pandemic, local business owner Yvonne Peach began to notice a disturbing trend. Little by little the children around her became…

California Governor Newsom writes children’s book about dyslexia

December 7, 2021 8:54 AM Marcos Icahuate, The Associated Press

California Governor Gavin Newsom has written a children’s book called “Ben & Emma’s Big Hit,” about…

Local children asked to fit their entire world into a trash bag

December 3, 2021 3:37 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

It’s the harshest of realities, in a moment’s notice children are asked to put their belongings into a bag. The child is being removed from the home,…

Making A Difference: A special gift from a very special group

November 24, 2021 2:13 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

The Fortuna Foothills has long since been the Desert Southwest’s diamond in the rough, not because of any particular attraction. But, it’s a mixture…

Yuma community doing its part to provide food for the needy this holiday season

November 23, 2021 3:14 PM Adam Klepp

If you’re looking for an easy way to make a big impact this holiday season, a Sprouts “Grab and Give” bag is one…

A special event for some special athletes

November 16, 2021 12:46 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

Without doubt athletes were hit especially hard during the pandemic. But, even more so was the impact on our Special Olympics athletes.…

The Salvation Army looking to recruit bell ringers

November 16, 2021 12:50 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

For over a hundred years the Salvation Army has made it its mission to fight hunger and poverty. To date, they help feed and house millions across…

News 11’s annual Turkey Drive declared a success

November 15, 2021 6:07 PM Lisa Sturgis

A big thanks to everyone who came out and helped make this a happy Thanksgiving for Yuma’s less-fortunate! We collected 923 turkeys for Crossroads…

Celebrate National Recycle Day by donating to the Goodwill

November 15, 2021 3:54 PM Joe Teposte, Mercedes Martinez

It’s November 15th and that means it’s National Recycle Day. Started in 1997, by the National Recycling Coalition.…

Thank you for the generous donations!

November 12, 2021 7:02 PM Jenny Day

Thank…

American Red Cross celebrates new office with ribbon cutting ceremony

November 12, 2021 1:17 PM Luis Lopez, Mercedes Martinez

One of the country’s biggest disaster relief organizations just got a brand new facility in Yuma. Earlier Friday morning, the American Red Cross…

Live Blog: Yuma Turkey Drive 2021

November 12, 2021 10:57 AM Marcos Icahuate, Caleb J. Fernández, Lisa Sturgis

The annual Turkey Drive event has been begun and the community is coming together to donate food, cleaning supplies, clothes and of course, turkeys…

Child advocate says books are more than just words, they’re an escape

November 8, 2021 5:43 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

In a matter of moments, a child’s world can be turned upside down. Removed from their family and the only life they’ve ever known and placed in the…

Winnie Moir says “Our veterans deserve it, they’ve earned it”

November 3, 2021 4:06 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

The saying, “Freedom isn’t free” can be seen each and every time you visit a cemetery.…

Former firefighter Chris McDonald says “it’s a thankless job”

November 1, 2021 3:48 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

According to residents living in the quaint 55 and older community of Sunrise Manufactured Homes, it’s a slice of heaven. Residents are more than…

Former Marine who stopped armed robbery donates gifted furniture set

October 30, 2021 5:56 PM Luis Lopez

While many people would be more than happy to take a free furniture set, former Marine James Kilcer, who stopped an armed robbery in the foothills on…