Palm Desert, CA|News|
Holocaust Remembrance Day In Palm Desert: Ceremony Planned
The Gerald R. Ford Chapter of the Mensch International Foundation is hosting the ceremony at Civic Park Amphitheatre.
Good Deeds
Celebrating acts of kindness in communities across the country.
Riverhead, NY|Neighbor News|
Peconic Bay's cancer fundraiser set for March 5th
Money raised at the event will go toward providing screening, prevention and survivorship programs to the underserved on the East End.
David Reich-Hale, Community Contributor
Danbury, CT|News|
Last Call For Tickets For Major Danbury History Museum Fundraiser: UPDATE
The annual Winter Luncheon of the Danbury Historical Society will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, at a local events venue.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
2 Dogs Rescued From Sulphur Springs House Fire: Tampa Fire Rescue
A family was displaced after a Sulphur Springs house fire, Tampa Fire Rescue said. Two dogs were rescued from the blaze.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Senior Dog Stuck At Bottom Of Icy Hill Saved By Officer
An HCPD officer scooped up a senior dog stuck at the bottom of an icy hill and carried her back up to the top and to her grateful family.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Snowstorm Acts Of Kindness: 9 Lives, 1 Lucky Cat Rescued
During the storm, LI communities came together with open hearts to help. If you have a kindness story, email Lisa.Finn@patch.com.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield 'Firefighter Of The Year' Is Highly Trained Rescue Specialist
The Bloomfield Fire Department recently announced its 2025 “Firefighter of the Year” winner: Oscar Morales.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Chester Eatery Offering Free Food, Discounts To DPW And First Responder Storm Workers
The restaurant is offering deals to storm responders for a limited time.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County 'Homeless Connect Day' Will Return For 2026: Food, Haircuts, Social Services
Dozens of community groups and nonprofits will be offering a hand-up to people experiencing homelessness on Jan. 28.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair-Based Sorority Donates Clothes, Meals To Salvation Army For MLK Day
The Omicron Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority donated hundreds of bags of linens, clothing and canned goods.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
Snowstorm Acts Of Kindness: Man Shovels FDNY First Responders' Driveway
Mark Barber took it upon himself to shovel out Sabrina Dalbarry's driveway when her husband was working during this weekend's snow storm.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Polar Plunge & 5K Returns To Alameda For Second Year
Find out how to register for the upcoming late-winter event.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Snowstorm Acts Of Kindness: Man Shovels Healthcare Worker’s Stalled Car On Hempstead Turnpike
During the storm, Long Island communities came together with open hearts to help. If you have a kindness story, email Lisa.Finn@patch.com.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Animal Rescue League In Need Of Donations Amid Severe Winter Weather
The organization said its roof needed unexpected, urgent repairs on Saturday.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Parsippany Mayor’s Trapped Car Dug Out By Helpful Residents
The mayor was going to check on Parsippany's DPW crews when his car got stuck in the snow, he said.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Nearly $50K Raised In Shots For Tots Campaign By Local Restaurateurs 1909, Toast Temecula
Yes, you can change the world with a shot. Toast and 1909 donated nearly $50,000 in the 6th Annual Holiday Shots for Tots fundraiser.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Wynton Marsalis Heads Festival Napa Valley 20-Year Celebration
Festival Napa Valley celebrates 20 Years with an Arts for All Gala featuring Wynton Marsalis.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: MLK + Lottery Winner + Big Donations
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
UC Berkeley Professor Selected As Olympic Torchbearer
He is one of thousands of people chosen to carry the torch on a month-long trek from Olympia to Milan for the 2026 Winter Games.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Where Coffee Meets Community: Sideboard Owners Named Best By Lafayette Chamber
Sideboard owners Erin and Ford Andrews were named 2026 Lafayette Chamber of Commerce "Business Persons of the Year."
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Man Thanks First Responders Who Saved Him When Tree Crushed His Car
Eric Freeman was trapped and seriously injured after a massive tree fell on his car in Framingham last month.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
South Orange, NJ|News|
Seton Hall Gets 2 Big Donations From Alumni As $225 Million Fundraising Campaign Rolls On
The South Orange-based university recently got a $1 million and a $500,000 donation from former students – here’s who they were.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
3 Local Teens Carry Out Community Projects To Reach Eagle Scout
Ariella Mitiguy, Julia Johnson, and Allie Hanks completed large service projects to capstone their scouting careers.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Comes Together For MLK Day Of Service: 'It Can't Be Us Vs. Them'
Mayor: "We can do the daily work of helping our neighbor, of reaching out to those different than us, of finding ways to be human together."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Rebuilding A Local Business One Donation At A Time After Flood
A Healdsburg printer asked for help after a flood tore through his workshop. The community stepped up and the needle is almost at 100%.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Robotics Club Imparts STEM Lessons To Students In The Caldwells
The Rotary Club of the Caldwells and the Essex Tech Robotics Club teamed up to deliver some STEM lessons to local middle school students.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|News|
Girl Scout Cookie Sales Start In Philly Region
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania has officially kicked off its 2026 cookie season in the Philadelphia region.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
New Milford Police Officer Wins Award For Life Saving Efforts
He previously worked with the Boston College Police Department.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
19th Stars Of The Valley Charity Golf & Gala Returns To Temecula
The date is set, the beneficiaries are selected, and volunteers are working to bring Temecula's heartfelt charity event to life.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Across America|Sponsored|
A Simple Smile, A Snowblown Driveway, A Life-Saving Act: Real Stories Of Kindness From Across America
Good deeds are happening everywhere — big and small acts of kindness in towns like yours that deserve to be celebrated.
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Coastal Airlifts Rescue Injured Bicyclists On Remote Trails In Weekend Accidents: Watch
CHP helicopters airlifted injured cyclists who were transfered to local trauma centers after separate bicycle accidents this weekend.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|Neighbor News|
Making a Difference for the Community
Hundreds attend the “Make a Difference” festival to “GIVE BACK” to their community.
Reston, VA|News|
MLK Day Of Service Projects: How To Help In Reston
Volunteers can participate in special projects on Saturday to support Cornerstones, The Closet and Reston neighborhoods.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: 3 Kings + Beloved Coach + Cookies + College + Scouts
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
‘Booooo-mfield’ Charity Run Raises $5,000, Unites Community
The funds will be used to plant trees and run projects that include a butterfly garden and native plant restoration areas.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
MLK Day Of Service Projects: How To Help In Fairfax
Volunteer Fairfax is hosting the MLK Day of Service 2026 for anyone looking for a way to give back to the community.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
MLK Day Launches A Year Of Service For America’s 250th Anniversary
Focused on service as a civic responsibility, Martin Luther King Jr. Day aligns with America Gives’ aim to set volunteer records in 2026.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Alert Neighbor Saves House From Fire + Steer Rescued From Ravine + Winter Events: Saturday Smiles
NorCal city named 13th Best Small City in country for big careers; join the East Bay Regional Parks Trails Challenge and more nice news.
Autumn Johnson, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
MLK Day Of Service Projects: How To Help Around McLean
Volunteer Fairfax is hosting the MLK Day of Service 2026 for anyone looking for a way to give back to the community.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
MLK Day Of Service Projects: How To Help In Arlington
Arlington residents looking to participate in an MLK Day of Service project can attend a volunteer fair at Washington-Liberty High School.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
