NLFPD's Marisa Tomich receives the Lonnie Jackson Award, named for founding Executive Director of the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association.
United Way launches '860 Gives,' a 48-hour online drive supporting more than 100 nonprofits in central and eastern CT.
Residents in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties can leave non-perishable food by mailboxes May 9.
The town honored 4 residents with the Socolowski Senior Citizen of the Year award.
The free event was sponsored by Thank To Yanks, a local charity dedicated to supporting military families.
Originally slated for January, bad winter weather forced the fundraiser for CT Special Olympics to be postponed.
The group is leading the fight against "period poverty." 70 percent of the women they work with have struggled with insufficient supplies.
The program was founded in 2005 by a former professional basketball player.
Tweed also noted on Facebook that Connecticut Foodshare is "helping provide food and assistance to TSA officers and their families."
In this weekend's 'Human Library' event, people replace books, and families can chat with them about myriad issues of importance.
Runners, joggers, walkers, strollers and pets are encouraged to join the 5K and mile walk to support the Humane Society Of Harford County.
The $6,000 in funding will support lighting, soundproofing, furniture, and secure cabinets for the new music room.
"I am honored to join the Foundation for Animal Care and Education at such a pivotal moment," Kerstin Lynam said.
Officer John Johnson and Officer David Chehade were selected from the department's two patrol squads.
The Susan Hurley Fund is officially launching with a special event in Newton this weekend.
Jeffery Edward Brady, 51, drowned July 5, 2025, while rescuing two boys struggling in the Colorado River.
The store ranked among the top five fundraisers in ShopRite's annual campaign supporting local anti-hunger groups.
The prominent civic organization is hosting its 33rd annual 'Everything Goes' charity auction.
The upcoming NFL Draft in Pittsburgh will feature an event bringing together a host of restaurants for a charitable cause.
Ari Barbanell has been fighting homelessness through her work for more than a decade.
The funds will help support Loaves & Fishes, the Conservation Foundation and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
The donation is the largest in the Laguna Beach museum's history, officials said.
11 committees covering housing, public health, sustainability, and more are recruiting residents to help guide community decisions.
First, she was an orphan. Then a homeless teen mom. Today, Alicia Hamilton runs a nonprofit addressing furniture poverty in Harford County.
The 5th Annual Crisis Center Classic Charity Golf Outing, Monday, June 1.
DNA testing linked their mother to two separate public safety incidents in the past year, officials said.
After the rescue of over 300 dogs and cats from an Antelope Valley property on Friday, nonprofits stepped in to help free up shelter space.
The fundraising event is part of the company's 'Day of Giving,' with Special Olympics the beneficiary in the Kensington shop.
"Smiley Ball" will be behind the counter at Anna's Taqueria, wrapping and folding burritos.
Simsbury officials and volunteers recently aided an amphibian migration as thousands of salamanders/frogs emerged from hibernation.
Over the years, volunteers have picked up tons of litter around town, according to officials.
Hall High's 'SafeGrad FUNDrive' seeks donations to fund a substance-free graduation event for the Class of 2026.
The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove is accepting nominations through April 13 for its annual community service award.
Pinnacle Financial Partners taught budgeting, saving and smart spending to HopeLink's Stepping Stones clients.
Farmington Community Chest will host a wine-tasting event featuring vendors, raffles, and NCAA tournament viewing.
Orange County firefighters were hard at work rescuing a family's cat who found itself trapped in a parking garage vent this week.
These local PetSmart stores will host adoptable pets from local rescue partners from March 23-29.
The essential religious items helped detainees to observe the Ramadan holiday.
New gifts approved in Westfield include playground equipment, department support and funding for a high school exhibit.
Montclair State University’s Leslie Wilson and alumnus Tommy Foster were recognized as community "trailblazers."
