Making A Difference Archives

Three generous donations making a difference at the Yuma Boys and Girls Club

April 30, 2025 6:10 PM Danyelle Burke North

The re-imagined space includes several rooms for the kids to enjoy including an art room, computer lab, STEM room, and music…

Ohio mother meets eight-year-old girl who received her late daughter’s donated heart

April 29, 2025 7:40 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

A mother was overcome with emotion last summer when she was given the chance to meet the eight-year-old who had received her late daughter’s…

Rescued dog is recovering at Humane Society of Yuma

April 28, 2025 8:41 PM Michelle Leal

A severely emaciated and malnourished dog found two weeks ago is getting a second chance thanks to the Humane Society of Yuma…

New children’s picture book inspired by Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

April 28, 2025 5:03 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

The story depicts a young girl’s reunion with her military dad after he spends six months…

Somerton Wrestling hits the car wash for a cause at Taco Monster in Yuma

April 26, 2025 3:15 PM Samuel Kirk, Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

With water flying, towels waving, and plenty of team spirit, the community was invited to swing by, get their cars cleaned, and contribute to a great…

‘Celebrate the Child’ brings fun and awareness to Yuma community

April 25, 2025 7:58 PM Samuel Kirk

The event, hosted by The Healing Journey Behavioral Health in partnership with Crossroads Mission Yuma, combined food, games, music, and education,…

New autism-friendly gym coming to El Centro

April 25, 2025 7:30 PM Adrik Vargas

Instead of regular gym workouts, this space offers fun, guided activities that help with things like coordination, confidence, and letting go of…

Inclusive job fair in El Centro connects people with disabilities to job opportunities

April 23, 2025 6:49 PM Samuel Kirk

A free job fair in El Centro turned the spotlight on accessibility and opportunity Wednesday morning, connecting dozens of local job seekers with…

Race car driver raises money to help California animal shelter affected by wildfires

April 23, 2025 7:44 AM CBS News, Andrea Turisk, Dillon Fuhrman

Colton Herta is helping animals impacted by this year’s wildfires near his hometown in Southern California. Herta’s hoping to raise $5,000 to help…

Local non-profit in Yuma continues to help children and families transporting for medical care

April 22, 2025 5:14 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

Addie Packs are filled with supplies like teddy bears, blankets, and Walmart gift cards and are designed to help ill children and their families get…

10th Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Event happening this weekend

April 22, 2025 5:27 PM Miriam Ordonez

The 10th Annual 428X Suicide Awareness and Prevention Event is set for this Saturday, and organizers say it will be the biggest one…

A citrus farm in Yuma continues to support local charities through monthly raffles

April 21, 2025 5:57 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

The Lemon Grove’s Duck Drop Raffle will support the Yuma Child Burn Survivors Foundation this…

Local organizations host First Autism Awareness Poker Run this weekend

April 20, 2025 1:16 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

Yuma BikeLife and Citadels M.C. Prison Hill Chapter say this was the first time they teamed up “to not only raise awareness, but also generate funds…

Community golf tournament raises nearly $3,000 for Somerton Senior Center

April 19, 2025 3:09 PM Samuel Kirk, Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

A community golf tournament at Cocopah RV & Golf Resort brought together 13 teams, all swinging for a shared goal: Supporting the Somerton Senior…

Local organizations to host First Autism Awareness Poker Run

April 15, 2025 9:27 AM Dillon Fuhrman

Yuma BikeLife and Citadels MC Prison Hill Chapter are hosting the First Autism Awareness Poker Run this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Children’s…

Locals attend Second Annual Cocopah Earth Day Festival

April 12, 2025 3:26 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Dillon Fuhrman

The event’s organizer Jenn Alspach says these events plant Earth-friendly seeds in our youth’s…

Locals attend annual Walk for Autism event

April 12, 2025 11:02 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The event, hosted by Strong Beginnings, took place at Gateway Park at 8:00 a.m., with the walk starting at 9:00 a.m. The event was to raise awareness…