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Holiday Volunteering: How To Give Back During A Pandemic

Nov 17, 2020

In a typical November, the holiday spirit sets in. People start to think about being with family and community, and abou

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Local Chefs Pay It Forward To Help Struggling Families

Sep 23, 2020

Heard of “pay it forward”? You should — they filmed a movie about it here. 

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Coronavirus Live Updates
Volunteer Earl Banks guides a load of food to a waiting van at a Denver branch of the Volunteers of America.

Coronavirus Drives Away Volunteers Just As They're Needed Most

Apr 03, 2020
Many food banks and homeless shelters depend on volunteers. But fewer are showing up at a time when the need for these services is skyrocketing.
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Shots - Health News
When teens step out of their comfort zone to help people they don't know, they feel confident.

Helping Strangers May Help Teens' Self-Esteem

Jan 13, 2018
Adolescents are under more pressure than ever, and many suffer from depression and anxiety. But new research suggests that volunteering to help strangers makes them feel better about themselves.
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Goats and Soda

Volunteering Abroad? Read This Before You Post That Selfie

Nov 26, 2017
You may think it's a noble idea to photograph yourself helping poor children in a faraway country. A new campaign has a different perspective.
Desert Companion
Feature
Verise Campbell

Holiday guide: Kickstart my heart

Oct 23, 2015

The passion and purpose of Southern Nevada volunteers.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

New Strategies

Jan 09, 2006
Christine Hernandez, Community Outreach Coordinator, Las Vegas Rape Crisis Center Elizabeth Tamburri, Executive Director, Las Vegas Rape Crisis Center
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Mountain Man

Dec 07, 2005
...on his extraordinary commitment to keep Mount Charleston clean.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Making a Difference

Nov 01, 2005
Tina Morgan ...on practical ways to help people improve their quality of life
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Lawrence Weekly

Oct 14, 2005
Lawrence Weekly ...on how best to make a difference, locally and elsewhere.
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