In the last 10 months the Mukilteo Food Bank has served 4,625 people in the Mukilteo School District. But that number is a mere fraction of the families fed in the 25-plus years that Mary Lou Robertson has volunteered with the food bank. »
When a stray cat wanders into a backyard, possibly looking for something to eat, some people don’t take notice. However, when this happened to a Sacramento area woman nearly 10 years ago, it changed her life. »
A decent meal and friendly chat make a big difference to Melbourne’s many homeless and disadvantaged, writes Michael Lallo, a Margaret Oats Soup Van volunteer. »
Bandit the rat terrier jumps out of the car, tail wagging and full of excitement. »
Nathan Brown stumbled into the shade of his supervisor’s tent, sweating and dehydrated from the summer heat at his company’s construction site with only one thing on his mind — “Super Mom.” »
A young Irvine woman is scheduled to be recognized by President Bush for her extensive volunteer work when he arrives in Orange County on Monday. »
The Rockingham Memorial Hospital Hospice has been providing care to terminally ill patients since 1981. »
Much of the attention on Louisiana’s recovery from hurricanes Katrina and Rita has focused on the role of politicians and professional bureaucrats in advancing the state’s comeback. »
Six local dentists will offer their services free of charge for one day, aiming to relieve plenty of pain in those who can’t afford to pay for time in the chair. »
Organisers of Clean Up Australia Day estimate that up to 700,000 volunteers helped spruce up the environment by clearing it of more that 9,000 tonnes of rubbish. »
The red-faced woman barely rose above the wood podium in Mother of Good Counsel’s parish hall. Her words rushed from her mouth, with thoughts jumping from story to story, as she told engrossed auxiliary members of the Mission Doctors Association about her 29 years in an infamous Mexican prison. »
In terms of physical distance, there is a wide gulf separating Doris Crocker from Haiti — about 1,500 miles of it. But when it comes to helping people, the world is a lot smaller. »
It wasn’t long ago that 17-year-old William Jackson of Washington was on the receiving end of a Make-A-Wish gift. »
Willie Pham stoops a bit and dips his mop into the metal bucket. He swishes the rope head over tired hospital linoleum, humming barely loud enough for the woman in the bed a few feet away to hear. Amazing grace. How sweet the sound. That saved a wretch like me. »
Sometimes people get involved with volunteer organizations because they simply want references to pad their resumes. It’s only with time that the experience becomes an end in itself. »
ST. PAUL - Needy children can get free dental care today and tomorrow. »
Florence Holloway’s doorbell rings on a cool, cloudy Saturday morning. »
Theresa Shamlian, a Houstonian who helped the displaced masses at the Reliant Astrodome after Hurricane Katrina, was a guest Tuesday of first lady Laura Bush for the president’s State of the Union address. »
Hear from an Anakie local as he enters his sixth consecutive day behind the wheel of the town’s firetruck, battling fires in the Brisbane Ranges. »
The rescue of a group of climbers from frigid 9,000 foot Mount Olympus Sunday was a textbook team operation. It was also a tricky, potentially dangerous job, a job done, in large part, by volunteers. So just how much did that rescue cost? »
Today has been set aside to honor Martin County’s “angel of mercy.” »
“My mom never forgot where she came from and what it meant to grow up the poor child of immigrant parents.” - Mike Harvey. She never carried a gun or made an arrest, but Mickey Harvey was the heart and soul of the San Fernando Police Department. »
Youth has raised funds for education, needy kids living abroad »
Eleven years ago Sheila Johnson’s husband, Mike, died of lung cancer, and a few years after his passing she began turning her loss into a gain for countless others by becoming a Hospice volunteer. »
Among the many holiday iconic images, few are as readily recognizable as the ceaselessly tinkling silver bells that announce to all the presence of the Salvation Army’s ubiquitous red kettles. »
Arriving in Annapolis and the surrounding areas by way of 18 trucks instead of eight tiny reindeer is Linda Greenberg, aka Mrs. Claus. »
Ella Richardson’s efforts for the homeless in Rockford will be broadcast on TV in January »
Lloyd Ratliff Community and church volunteer »
It is the season to spread some festive cheer especially to the less fortunate. »
When the holidays come around, many of us go out of our way to help others in need. But some dedicated Napa County residents go to extraordinary lengths to help others year-round. This series of articles tells some of their stories. »