The Pets in Need Project traveled around California for two months giving free medical care to pet owners experiencing homeless and will soon expand to other cities and states.
By Heather Newgen
Pet owners living on the streets must make an unthinkable choice. Do they go to a shelter and leave behind their companion? The majority of shelters don't allow pets, unless they're ...
It can be overwhelming to find a responsible volunteering opportunity in Los Angeles, but L.A. Works makes it simple with the click of a button. And now you can volunteer virtually doing everything from leading a fitness class to climate change advocacy.
By Kristen Kabal
Looking for an ethical volunteering program in L.A., but you're not sure where to start? L.A. Works helps...
Meet the woman behind Miss Gloria's Garden--a community garden in New Orleans that helps locals eat healthy by giving them free organic food.
By Heather Newgen
It's 9:00 am and as volunteers arrive, Gloria Ward, 72, has already watered the entire community garden and is moving onto the next project. She stops to excitedly greet everyone and tell them about Miss Gloria's Gard...
It's the 40th Anniversary of A Capitol Fourth and co-host Vanessa Williams reveals what viewers can expect.
By Heather Newgen
The award-winning A Capitol Fourth has been a longstanding American tradition and this although year will be virtual due to Covid-19, the show will still be meaning, moving and magnificent.
Why Tony Hillery left his thriving limousine business and started Harlem Grown--a nonprofit helping NYC kids getting healthy.
By Kristen Kabel
Ten years ago, Tony Hillery was living the American Dream. He was a successful business owner, had a house in the suburbs and was able to send his kids to private school. But then the financial crisis hit in 2008 and his company was...
Sharon Stone will appear on the Project Angel Food telethon and help raise money for the nonprofit.
By Heather Newgen
Known for her award winning iconic roles, Sharon Stone has created an everlasting impression on Hollywood with her talent, notable career choices and stunning beauty. But, outside of Hollywood, Stone has taken on another role--philanthropy. For years, she's b...
Watch Charli Williams proudly show off her sewing skills that she's using to support a good cause--LGBTQ+ rights.
By Heather Newgen
For the last 50 years, Pride Month has been a global celebration to promote equality and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a rebellion...
With Puerto Rico still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and damaging earthquakes, volunteers are stepping up to help the island in unconventional ways.
By: Heather Newgen
Puerto Rico has always been a popular vacation spot and destination for tourists, but for Lou Rod it's something much more--it's home.
“My family, including my grandparents and mother, were both impacted b...
Watch how a team of volunteer veterinarians from World Vets give free medical care to street dogs in Nepal.
By Heather Newgen
It's 7:30 a.m. and volunteer veterinarians from World Vets head to work. As they make their way through the dusty streets of Thamel, the touristy area of Kathmandu, some are laughing, others are excitedly chatting and one befriends a street dog they call Ryder.
The...
