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ROA creates “Care Cupboard” for airport federal employees affected by government shutdown

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The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a food pantry for its ROA Federal employees.

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Feeding Southwest Virginia adds new donation box in Salem

Read full article: Feeding Southwest Virginia adds new donation box in Salem

Feeding Southwest Virginia announced that it has a new Food Donation Box located near its warehouse in Salem.

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‘Load the Bus’ School Supply Drive Returns August 1–3 to Support Local Students

Read full article: ‘Load the Bus’ School Supply Drive Returns August 1–3 to Support Local Students

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and local school divisions are once again teaming up with Walmart to help students start the year off strong. The “Load the Bus” school supply drive returns August 1st through 3rd.

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Lucky Paw Foundation Supply Drive Begins for Southwest Virginia

Read full article: Lucky Paw Foundation Supply Drive Begins for Southwest Virginia

A non-profit is asking for the public’s help to aid your furry friends.

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SWVA Wildlife Center partners with Kroger to make donations easier

Read full article: SWVA Wildlife Center partners with Kroger to make donations easier

A way to donate to local charities — without spending a dime — could be as simple as swiping your Kroger rewards card when you shop for groceries.

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Carilion Children’s seeks toy donations for hospitalized kids

Read full article: Carilion Children’s seeks toy donations for hospitalized kids

Carilion Children’s is reaching out to the community for help in replenishing their toy supply for children in the hospital. Donations are being accepted at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center now through March 31.

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WATCH: AAA collecting toys this holiday season

Read full article: WATCH: AAA collecting toys this holiday season

If you’re still looking for a way to give back this holiday season, AAA is collecting toys for kids in need.

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Roanoke gym owner collecting donations for displaced college students from North Carolina

Read full article: Roanoke gym owner collecting donations for displaced college students from North Carolina

The owner of Elite Fitness in Roanoke is collecting toiletries and comfort items to donate to student-athletes from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina after they were evacuated due to Hurricane Helene. This weekend, students from the North Carolina college are temporarily moving into Ferrum College to continue playing during the fall sports season.

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WATCH: Local Church collecting supplies for North Carolina

Read full article: WATCH: Local Church collecting supplies for North Carolina

Fincastle Baptist Church is helping those in the wake of Helene’s devastation.

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Gleaning for the World hosts donation stand for local shelters

Read full article: Gleaning for the World hosts donation stand for local shelters

The non-profit, Gleaning for the World was set up right in front of Sam’s Club in Lynchburg on Friday to gather donations for their Helping our Neighbors program.

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Angels of Assisi asks for donations after rescuing 16 dogs, 19 puppies from bitter cold

Read full article: Angels of Assisi asks for donations after rescuing 16 dogs, 19 puppies from bitter cold

Angels of Assisi is asking for the community’s help after rescuing dogs and puppies from harsh weather conditions in West Virginia.

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Vinton nonprofit collecting winter gear to support those experiencing homelessness

Read full article: Vinton nonprofit collecting winter gear to support those experiencing homelessness

A nonprofit that primarily helps people with mental health gave back to the community in an effort to keep everyone warm this winter.

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Project Support seeking donations for ‘Operation Warm & Cozy’

Read full article: Project Support seeking donations for ‘Operation Warm & Cozy’

A local organization wants to donate as many coats as possible this winter, but they need your help.

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The Salvation Army of Roanoke receives remaining toys needed for Angels this year

Read full article: The Salvation Army of Roanoke receives remaining toys needed for Angels this year

Good news - The Salvation Army of Roanoke says it received all of the toys needed for every single Angel this year.

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Roanoke Rescue Mission collecting donations for North Pole gift distribution event

Read full article: Roanoke Rescue Mission collecting donations for North Pole gift distribution event

The Rescue Mission is asking for your help to give kids a Christmas miracle.

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Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center in need of food donations

Read full article: Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center in need of food donations

The Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center is in desperate need of food for animals.

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Montgomery County Social Services looking for donations ahead the holidays

Read full article: Montgomery County Social Services looking for donations ahead the holidays

Starting Friday, the Montgomery County Department of Social Services is taking donations for New River Valley kids in foster care.

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Virginia Children’s Theatre seeks donations for emergency fundraising campaign

Read full article: Virginia Children’s Theatre seeks donations for emergency fundraising campaign

The Virginia Children’s Theatre is hosting an emergency fundraising campaign to make sure the show can continue.

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Lynchburg’s refurbished parking meters collect money to provide kids with sports opportunities

Read full article: Lynchburg’s refurbished parking meters collect money to provide kids with sports opportunities

Change for Change Caring Meters collect money and once they save $1,000, the organization donates it to a local organization in need.

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Annual Bowl-a-thon raises money to support adults with special needs

Read full article: Annual Bowl-a-thon raises money to support adults with special needs

The seventh annual Bowl-a-thon was the main fundraiser for Katie’s Place, a program that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Pints with a Purpose at Salem brewery to raise donations for local non-profits

Read full article: Pints with a Purpose at Salem brewery to raise donations for local non-profits

Parkway Brewing Co. has always been big on giving back to the community and through their Pints with a Purpose events on Wednesdays, the brewing company donates a dollar of every pint they sell that day to a local non-profit.

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Gearheads For a Cause raise money for the Montgomery County Christmas Store

Read full article: Gearheads For a Cause raise money for the Montgomery County Christmas Store

People explored a car, truck and bike show with all proceeds going to the non-profit organization.

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Ukrainian woman partners with Gleaning for the World to collect supplies for refugees

Read full article: Ukrainian woman partners with Gleaning for the World to collect supplies for refugees

They’ll be collecting again Friday, March 25 from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. at Sam’s Club on Wards Road in Lynchburg.

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Gleaning for the World starts donation drive for Ukrainian refugees

Read full article: Gleaning for the World starts donation drive for Ukrainian refugees

They're asking for hygiene products and diapers, along with new blankets, sleeping bags and air mattresses.

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Amherst County Humane Society honors Betty White’s love for animals through online campaign

Read full article: Amherst County Humane Society honors Betty White’s love for animals through online campaign

It calls for donations on January 17th, in honor of what would have been her 100th birthday.

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Lynchburg’s One Community, One Voice organization delivers donations to Kentucky tornado victims

Read full article: Lynchburg’s One Community, One Voice organization delivers donations to Kentucky tornado victims

They unloaded toys, electronics and baby items to people in Mayfield, Kentucky.

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Northam, Youngkin give blood as American Red Cross donations reach 10-year low

Read full article: Northam, Youngkin give blood as American Red Cross donations reach 10-year low

While there is a surplus of cheer everywhere you go this holiday season, the American Red Cross is dealing with a serious blood donation deficit.

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Gleaning for the World collects donations for those impacted by deadly tornado

Read full article: Gleaning for the World collects donations for those impacted by deadly tornado

The organization is extending their drive through Thursday from 10AM to 6PM.

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Amherst police collecting toys for children in need this Christmas

Read full article: Amherst police collecting toys for children in need this Christmas

More families in Amherst County will get to put presents underneath the Christmas tree this year.

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Light in the wallet for Giving Tuesday? No problem. Here are 5 ideas for non-monetary items to donate.

Read full article: Light in the wallet for Giving Tuesday? No problem. Here are 5 ideas for non-monetary items to donate.

With Giving Tuesday now here, people might want to donate money to a good cause, but simply might not have much of it lying around.

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United Way of Central VA surpasses donation record for annual food drive

Read full article: United Way of Central VA surpasses donation record for annual food drive

They raised 14,000 pounds of donated food, surpassing their 2019 record of 10,000 pounds.

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Lynchburg organization asks for clothing donations, facing an influx of people this winter

Read full article: Lynchburg organization asks for clothing donations, facing an influx of people this winter

The Lynchburg-based nonprofit runs the Clothing Connection, which provides a retail-shopping experience. Every item is donated and free.

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Gleaning for the World collecting stuffed animals for children in need

Read full article: Gleaning for the World collecting stuffed animals for children in need

Mister Goodies is offering a free ice cream cone to anyone who donates a stuffed animal to the Teddy Bear Brigade that evening from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

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God’s Pit Crew, Gleaning for the World helping Haiti with earthquake relief

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God's Pit Crew in Southside and Gleaning for the World in Campbell County are stepping up to help Haiti.

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Lynchburg’s Park View Community Mission receives 40,000-pound donation

Read full article: Lynchburg’s Park View Community Mission receives 40,000-pound donation

Organizers say they'll create food bags to send to schools, community centers and apartment complexes this fall.

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Roanoke organization puts out plea for diaper donations

Read full article: Roanoke organization puts out plea for diaper donations

ROANOKE, Va. – The need for diapers lasts all year long, but it’s even greater due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of the Roanoke Valley, or CHIP, put out a request on Facebook to ask for diaper donations. A baby needs an average of 100 diapers a month and 1 in 3 families report not having enough diapers. In response, a... Posted by CHIP of Roanoke Valley on Friday, January 22, 2021A baby needs an average of 100 diapers a month and a third of families don’t have enough, according to the organization. “Children that are in soiled diapers tend to have higher rates of abuse, higher rates of diaper infection, yeast infection, etc,” said the organization’s COO, Autumn Lavering.

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9-year-old boy celebrates his birthday with a canned food drive instead of a party

Read full article: 9-year-old boy celebrates his birthday with a canned food drive instead of a party

One child in particular really stood out: A boy who decided he wanted to give back to the community for his 9th birthday. Erica Gamboa said her son, Mason, wanted to use his birthday this year to help out locally. That’s when the idea of a canned food drive came in. “We were able to collect $485, and also a lot of canned goods,” Gamboa said. The canned goods Mason collected on his birthday.

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How to help the sick, the hungry, others in need during the COVID-19 pandemic

Read full article: How to help the sick, the hungry, others in need during the COVID-19 pandemic

No Kid Hungry has a plan to feed them, but we need your help.”Yes, it’s a group called No Kid Hungry -- and it appears to be the perfect place place to turn. With your help, we’ll continue to remove any obstacles to get kids the food they need," the group’s website said. We can’t stress this one enough: The American Red Cross needs you. Help patients like Robert today: https://t.co/iJpVmoWxZy pic.twitter.com/xXHbVPOkto — American Red Cross (@RedCross) March 18, 2020Don’t be nervous about giving blood. The Red Cross issued a news release about its need for blood on March 10.

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