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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Aquatic therapy helps Veterans in San Diego heal from PTSD
Healing Wave Aquatics uses a 97-degree pool for trauma-informed aquatic therapy for service members trying to cope with…
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Car wash in Florida provides opportunities for people with autism
It can be a challenge for people with autism to find employment opportunities but one business in Florida is providing those much needed…
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Vitalant hosting Summer Life Savers Blood Drive starting in July
The Summer Life Savers Blood Drive by Vitalant will be at the Yuma Main Library from July 31 to August…
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IID contributes $40,000 to support safe water activities
IID says the funds will help “expenses associated with keeping pools open, providing free or discounted swimming lessons, or providing safe water…
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GoFundMe created for Yuma man injured in head-on crash
The GoFundMe was created to help support Louie Torres’ family’s travel expenses as his wishes are for his family to be there for him “as much as…
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Locals throughout Yuma County raise funds for victim of shooting and arson
After 31-year-old Leticia Villareal died, people throughout the community came together to sell merchandise to raise funds for her…
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KIDS CuddleKit Closet leads six weeks of summer kindness giveaways for local kids
The campaign will run from June 2, 2025 to July 12, 2025. They sponsor 50 kids weekly to attend a special local kids’ event from movie nights to…
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South Mississippi woman spreads joy using her ‘Care Bears’ themed Jeep
A ‘Care Bear’ themed Jeep is bringing smiles to South Mississippi and grabbing the attention of anyone who happens to drive by…
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New inclusive equipment coming to San Luis, Arizona
Thanks to $59,000 in donations from the Cocopah Tribe and Campesinos Sin Frontera, a wheelchair-accessible carousel and communication board designed…
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Vitalant hosting Summer Life Savers Blood Drive
The Summer Life Savers Blood Drive by Vitalant will be at the Yuma Main Library from July 31 to August…
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Summer fun on the way: new indoor playground coming to Downtown Yuma
With the hot summer heat on the way, the Fort Yuma Rotary Club partnered with the Yuma Children’s Museum to build an indoor AC play…
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