Carlsbad, CA|News|
Carlsbad Chamber Of Commerce Announces CBAD Award Winners
The Carlsbad Business Achievement and Distinction Awards recognize and celebrate achievements in Carlsbad.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Good Deeds
Celebrating acts of kindness in communities across the country.
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake 8th Grader Spreads Joy by Donating Birthday Cake Kits to Local Food Pantries
Abby, 13, assembles cake kits with frosting, candles, and soda to help families celebrate birthdays, bringing sweetness and smiles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Craft Supply Swap Returns To Canton Public Library This Week
The 5th edition of the event starts with two drop-off dates this week and culminates this weekend with the actual swap.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Ridge High School Students Invited To Apply For 2026 BTDC Civic Scholarship Award
The program offers a $1,000 award and a local political internship opportunity to students fostering democratic values.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Foundation Launches Volunteer Hub For 4 Towns, Including Southington And Berlin
The new online hub connects area residents with volunteer opportunities at local nonprofits and helps nonprofits find volunteers.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Shelter Youth & Family Services To Honor Sheriff At Annual Gala
The 2026 event will raise funds for regional youth services and recognize Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart for his anti-trafficking efforts.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Central High School Student Given Chicago Bears 2026 Community High School All-Star Award
Within the Joliet Central community, Crowder is known as a dependable and encouraging presence among her peers.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
PSEG Island Honors Patchogue Worker For Volunteer Work On Good Samaritan's Day
Karen Mowbray says "it’s always a great experience for me when I get to interact with people in the community."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|Neighbor News|
Smyrna, Cobb organize donation drive for families displaced by February apartment fire
A donation drive will be held from Friday, March 20, through Monday, March 23
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
2026 Woodbridge Food Drive Raises More Than $30,000 And 21,000 Pounds Of Food
There are 10 food banks in Woodbridge, which feed approximately 1,400 local families each month.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield Seeks Volunteers For Deer Committee And Library Board Seats
Ridgefield seeks residents to serve on the Deer Management Committee and Ridgefield Library Board of Directors.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Rye, NY|News|
Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Citizen Science Eel Monitors
Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley courtesy of Volunteer New York!.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Seeks Volunteers To Help Community Should Disaster Strike
West Hartford’s CERT will host a free 8-week emergency response training starting April 1.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|Neighbor News|
Bethany Lions 40th Annual Online Goods & Services Auction
Auction, Antiques, Vintage, Collectibles, Gift Certificates
Wallingford, CT|News|
Wallingford Mayor Honored At Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 60th Anniversary Gala
The event raised more than $395,000 to support youth mentoring across the state, according to organizers.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Rescuing Pups From A Lab And Cats From Friday 13 Myths
Black cat adoption fees are waived today at Joybound People & Pets, which recently found homes for 4 beagles released from a lab.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Uniondale Police Athletic League Holds Appreciation Dinner For Coaches
The athletic league supports over 700 kids between the ages of 5 and 16.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown BOE Thanks PTA Volunteers At Wednesday Night Board Meeting
“Our schools are better because they are part of it," Superintendent Todd Winch said of the PTA volunteers.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Police, Fire District Will Face Off In First Charity Softball Tournament
The inaugural event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the LHS sports complex, 12990 131st St.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Bridgewater Couple To Be Honored For Decades Of Service At Immaculata High School
Karen and Joseph Amabile are set to be honored for their service to the Immaculata community at a dinner in May.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|Neighbor News|
United Way Mobilizes Volunteers to Help Close Child Literacy Gaps on Read Across America Day
Hundreds Join United Way in One-Day Push to Spark a Love of Reading in Bloomfield, Bristol, East Hartford, Hartford and New Britain.
Westport, CT|News|
Staples High School Announces March 2026 Students Of The Month
"These students are exemplary members of the school, and make Staples High School a genial place in which to learn and teach."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Lifesaving Cop + Wrestling + Horseshoe Crabs + Portugal
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Prom/Formal Wear Swap Opens This Weekend At Berlin Library
Berlin residents can donate gently used prom/formal wear on Friday, March 13, ahead of the community swap shop on Saturday, March 14.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Multi-Agency Resource Center Opening For Aroma Park Residents Impacted By Tornado
The center will open Monday, March 16 at Aroma Park United Methodist Church.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
From Camper To Honoree, Plainview Resident Recognized For Years Of Service To Mid Island Y JCC
"To think that, 45 years later, I’d be chosen as an honoree is both humbling and incredibly meaningful."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|News|
Suffield PMC Kids Ride Back For 15th Year
Registration is now open for the longtime Suffield fundraiser, which is also seeking sponsors, raffle prizes and volunteers.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
Boro Ball To Honor 4 Hatboro Community Members Saturday
The Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Boro Ball on March 21.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Rotary Club Of Westfield Invites Nominations For Philhower And Steengrafe Awards
The community is invited to submit nominations for two annual awards honoring outstanding educators and staff in the Westfield district.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Preschool Teacher Wins Regional Recognition From First Up
Early childhood educator presented with the Terri Lynne Lokoff Award at one of the largest early childhood conventions in the Mid-Atlantic.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
1st Student Representative Appointed To CAPE
The junior hopes to help bridge communication between students and adults, ensuring concerns are heard and meaningful change can take place.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|Neighbor News|
Blood Drive Held in Honor of Edna Louise Spear Elementary Student
Blood Drive Held in Honor of Edna Louise Spear Elementary Student
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Wrestlers Will Put Headlock On Cancer At Benefit Show In Nutley
IWF Wrestling will bring back its annual benefit show for a 30th year. Here’s what to expect this spring.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Garden City Students Rally For Global Cause At Badminton Tournament
A charity tournament raised more than $800 for World Central Kitchen.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|Neighbor News|
Oakland University student launches ‘Caring with Keys’ to bring live music to senior living communities
Volunteers sit down at a facility’s piano and perform for residents, creating moments of joy through live music and conversation
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Easter Food Drive In The Caldwells: Hams, Turkeys Needed
Organizers are also accepting non-perishable, unexpired food and supermarket gift cards.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
UMass Chan Awarded $800K For ALS Research
The funding is meant to accelerate research into the disease.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Girl Scouts Hope Cookie Castle In Toms River Wins Medieval Times Trip
A troop of Girl Scouts from Toms River is seeking the public's votes to win a trip to Medieval Times.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
'It's Such A Relief': LI Family Celebrates Return Of Lost Cat
The Ruiz family lost Socks, their beloved feral house cat, after January's blizzard. This week, the family says she has returned home.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
Application Period Open For Scholarship In Name Of Patchogue U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy
It awards $2,500 to a future high school senior, current college, or trade school attendee, memorial scholarship foundation says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
