Generous local donates refurbished bikes to children in Mexico
The former President of the Yuma Regional Bicycle Coalition says he’s rescued over 1,000 bikes in the last two…
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Vitalant hosting Summer Life Savers Blood Drive from July to August
The Summer Life Savers Blood Drive by Vitalant will be at the Yuma Main Library from July 31 to August…
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YPD partners with Target to support Amberly’s Place
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they recently purchased toys and non-perishable food items to donate to Amberly’s…
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Fort Yuma Rotary hosts back to school shopping event at JCPenney
They outfitted 56 local children with $200 each in school clothes, shoes, essentials and even fresh…
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Fisher’s Landing hosts 29th Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Over 60 teams competed on the Lake Ferguson sandbar in an effort to benefit Amberly’s Place, along with raising money for the family of recent…
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Vitalant Hosts Summer Blood Drives to combat seasonal shortage in Yuma
As summer temperatures soar across Arizona, the state’s largest nonprofit blood provider is sounding the alarm on a seasonal blood shortage, and…
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Housing America Corporation hosts First Back To School Giveaway
At the Del Pueblo Apartments in Somerton, children from low income families were able to receive some fresh new gear ahead of the new school…
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GoFundMe created for Somerton girl diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma
According to the post on the GoFundMe, Adilene Duron, 15, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of bone…
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Crossroads Mission accepting donations of school supplies
The Crossroads Mission is accepting school uniforms and supplies for more than ten children who are currently staying at the family…
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Support grows for Yuma teacher after mountain fall
Tony Harman, an eighth-grade teacher at Yuma Lutheran School, was hiking in Colorado when he fell nearly 100 feet down a…
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Thousands raised for local restaurant’s fundraiser for Texas floods
A local restaurant in Yuma, Saigon Pho, raised almost $3,000 for the flood victims in Texas. Vinny Vo, owner of Saigon Pho, says, “Lots of people in…
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Local church in Yuma spreads kindness and acts of service
Over 250 volunteers from Church for the City participated in the annual Serve Day over the weekend while wearing “We Love Our City”…
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Hands Extended Thrift Store lends a helping hand to those in need
Every year when the weather gets extreme, nonprofit Hands Extended Thrift Store puts together umbrella bags to help people get…
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Non-profit helps Yuma locals beat the heat
Extreme heat is covering the Yuma region, making it hard to keep cool, but one non-profit is helping people in need beat the…
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New Chaplain Support Program for Yuma Fire & Police Departments
The team will be made up of volunteer chaplains who’ve received specialized training to address the unique challenges and characteristics of first…
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Mattel launches Barbie with Type 1 diabetes
Mattel has launched a new Barbie with Type 1 diabetes and a glucose monitor, expanding the company’s…
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Local family starts over after losing everything in house fire
The family is inviting the community to help them clean up what’s left of their home this Sunday at 8:00…
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UFC CEO Dana White donates $10,000 to Jeff Brady’s family
UFC CEO and President Dana White has donated $10,000 to the GoFundMe for the family of Jeff Brady. Brady was well-known in the Mixed Martial Arts…
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Meet Yuma County’s first female Eagle Scout
13-year-old Sophia Tolman is Yuma County’s first female eagle scout. She was inspired to become a scout by her three older…
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Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Valley receives grant donation from JCPenney
The club says they received $6,642 as to highlight JCPenney’s support for BGCIV as well as to help “continue providing enriching, safe, and fun…
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