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Biotech Exec on Mission to Feed Ukrainian Refugees Reports From World Central Kitchen in Poland
With no political agenda, just a desire to help, a local biotech company executive signed up for duty at the World Central Kitchens in Poland to feed Ukrainian refugees.
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This Country Has Been Named the World's Happiest for the Fifth Year in a Row
Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year in a row, according to an annual report.
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Big Sunday's Super-Kind ‘Week of Love' Begins
You can make Valentine’s cards at home, all to help cheer people around Southern California. A food drive, too, is part of the give-back event.
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A Parenting Expert Shares the 5 Toxic Mistakes That Can Make Kids More ‘Selfish and Entitled'
Small daily gestures of compassion and kindness can really impact the way your children show up for others. Here are the toxic parenting mistakes that can make kids more selfish and entitled, according to a parenting expert and child psychologist.
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Guide Dogs of America Needs Volunteer ‘Puppy Raisers'
The Sylmar-based organization is holding a virtual information session, with all of the need-to-knows about this important program.
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Help Out, Give Back at the ‘Thanksgiving Stuffing' Event
Big Sunday’s day-before-the-holiday happening returns as a fully outside and in-person event; you can also sponsor a bag or donate food, too.
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Volunteer, Donate Candy at Big Sunday's ‘Spooky Sunday'
The give-back group is helming “one of USA’s Largest Halloween Community Services Events” and you can help.
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California Oil Spill: How to Help
An underwater pipeline leak off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, has sent tens of thousands of gallons of oil into the Pacific Ocean impacting wildlife and the environment and leaving many wondering: How can I help?
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Weekend Crowds Leave Piles of Trash in Mission Bay
With the warm weather, more people are crowding our coastline to enjoy the weekend, but there is an ugly side to all the fun. The weekend parties meant there was a huge pile of trash along the bay Sunday morning.
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The Great LA River Cleanup Returns With a DIY Vibe
The annual event moved from its usual April spot to June and July in 2021, with volunteers going at their own pace at specific riverside locations.
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LA Hospital Celebrates a Dedicated 100-Year-Old Volunteer
Marian Hakanson finds joy in helping others. Video broadcast Monday April 26, 2021 on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m.
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California Launches New Volunteer Program to Accelerate Vaccine Efforts
Thousands of volunteers are needed throughout the state of California, as more vaccination centers open and more people are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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How to Donate Your $600 Stimulus Check to People in Need
If you’re doing OK financially during the coronavirus pandemic, you may want to consider donating your $600 stimulus check. Here’s how.
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The Yosemite Facelift Goes Local
The annual fall-starting event, which is all about cleaning the park after summer wraps, will be about sprucing your home turf in 2020.
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Teen uses her Wish for Clear The Shelters
It’s time to Clear The Shelters! Malou Nubla found an inspirational teenager in Oakland who is living with a debilitating disease but also helping to save animal lives.
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LA Grassroots Initiative Delivers Meals to Seniors, Other Vulnerable Groups
The group grew from two friends to 700 volunteers serving vulnerable populations. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020.
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Local Lawmaker Proposes New Safety Regulations After Volunteer Killed at Food Drive
Arturo Franco was loading food into a truck when he was hit by another car, and later died at the hospital. Kathy Vara reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020.
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Riverside County Is Looking for Volunteers to Help in Fight Against Coronavirus
Riverside County is recruiting volunteers willing to work with COVID-19 patients in an effort to bolster its response to the pandemic. Active or retired physicians, nurses, nurse assistants and those with any medical expertise are especially needed, according to county spokeswoman Brooke Federico. “This is the call to action. We need medical volunteers willing to take care of patients who…
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Here's Your Chance to Dive (and Do Good) at Avalon Bay
Join the Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup and swim in an area that’s closed to divers, save one day a year.