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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 announced the return of their successful Clear The Shelters™ pet adoption drive from August 1-31, 2020. The virtual campaign will raise awareness about the importance of pet adoptions while practicing safe social distancing measures and feature online platforms to make it easy for people to adopt during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Since 2015, the Clear The…

The LAPD’s Community Safety Partnership program is already in place in several parts of the city. Gordon Tokumatsu reported on NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

In an effort to comply with the latest health department guidance and Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive to avoid public gatherings due to the escalating conditions of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), please be advised that NBC4 is suspending in-person news talent appearances and media sponsorships effective March 11, until further notice.  Although we do not know how long this situation...

It’s a simple concept: Put a refrigerator in a public place, and invite everyone to stock it with food they don’t need. Then allow anyone to take what they need, no questions asked.  Joshua Mock is the owner of Little Amsterdam Coffee on South Redondo in Mid-City and a sponsor of LA Community Fridges.  “The best thing you can...

A simple idea allows people to donate food to those in need, and helps those who are hungry find a quick meal with community fridges. Kim Baldonado reports July 14, 2020.

Fred Martin makes musical magic as the leader of the Compton Kidz Club. Now Fred is on a mission to enact social change by opening The Compton Performing Arts Academy to give equal opportunity to kids of color.

Karla Mejia is the community organizer for the Violence Intervention Program, a group that supports victims of domestic violence.

The historic Battleship IOWA in San Pedro has been on the front line of protecting America’s freedom and security since 1943, and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the battleship is currently operating as an outdoor museum to comply with public health guidelines. Visitors can choose between a self-guided tour…

A San Diego-based music education nonprofit is providing instruments for students stuck at home during the pandemic without their usual classroom instruments.

NBC4 and Telemundo 52 with the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation are awarding $225,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations in Southern California that are using innovation to tackle social service issues and urgent COVID-19 needs in their local communities. Through its Project Innovation, the 2020 grant recipients all exhibit flexibility with their programming and will use their funding to deliver direct…

Just because prom is canceled in real life doesn’t mean prom has to be canceled entirely. The Wall-Las Memorias Project, a local nonprofit organization serving the Latino community, is serving up a virtual prom to celebrate the class of 2020 on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST. The event will include special guests, DJ’s, raffle giveaway…

For those looking for ways to help the community with COVID-19 relief efforts, visit the links below for opportunities in Southern California and statewide. This page will be updated as more opportunities become available.   LA Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/volunteer Second Harvest Food Bank: https://www.feedoc.org/volunteer Food Share Ventura County: https://foodshare.com/volunteer Feeding America Inland Empire: https://www.feedingamericaie.org/volunteer Hollywood Food Coalition: https://hofoco.org/volunteer Union...

A Virginia Beach bridal boutique is giving away wedding dresses to dozens of engaged healthcare workers on the front lines. Ava Clara Couture Bridal has been closed to the public for over a month, but the boutique is still giving a special group of brides their Cinderella moment.

To help fight hunger during the Covid-19 pandemic, Esports District, a company started by teenagers Jack Lasky and Nick Starkman from Studio City, Calif., will host a national online 1 vs.1 Fortnite Tournament on April 25 benefiting Feeding America. All proceeds from the tournament entry fees will be donated to Feeding America, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with farmers and food…

During this time of unprecedented uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many community-based organizations are struggling to keep up with the high demands for social services. To help, NBC4 and Telemundo 52 have teamed up with Ralphs and Food 4 Less to raise funds for nonprofit organizations in Southern California through the Emergency COVID-19 Response Fund.   If your organization…

Americans have been told to practice “social distancing” to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but that hasn’t prevented people across the country from lifting the spirits of those in need and saying thanks to those on the front lines of the crisis.

A Richmond, Virginia, artist, hoping to share messages of hope, is using his talent to show the faces of recovered coronavirus patients.

A herd of firefighting goats, who normally eat brush that could fuel wildfires, have been left without work due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Their owners are asking for help.

Kids around the country are using chalk to spread positive messages on the sidewalk.