Tag #Volunteerism

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Post-Hurricane Helene: Community Volunteerism in Western North Carolina

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Clara Carrias, a part-time McDonald's cook and mother of three, volunteered extensively in western North Carolina, delivering supplies to affected Latino communities despite her own storm damage; her efforts, along with hundreds of other volunteers, highlight th...

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States Sue Trump Administration Over AmeriCorps Cuts

Twenty-four states are suing the Trump administration over deep cuts to AmeriCorps, alleging the cuts violate federal law and the separation of powers, impacting 41% of the agency's $400 million grant budget and forcing 85% of its staff on administrative leave ahead of planned job cuts.

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The Wheat Grows Again" Initiative Rebuilds Israeli Communities After October 7th Massacre

In response to the October 7th massacre, the "The Wheat Grows Again" initiative, supported by the Kibbutz Movement Rehabilitation Fund, has mobilized over 600 international volunteers to rebuild communities in southern and northern Israel by restoring public spaces, gardens, and providing emotional ...

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10,000 Volunteers to Aid Israel's Post-Attack Recovery

JFNA and Birthright Israel launched a strategic initiative to send at least 10,000 volunteers to Israel in 2025, addressing labor shortages caused by the October 7 attacks and supporting the country's recovery efforts, with participants contributing to agriculture, food distribution, and rebuilding.

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Civilian Camouflage Net Production in War-Torn Ukrainian Village

In war-torn Malokakhovka, seven volunteers, led by Roman Nazarov, produce 3x6 meter camouflage nets from spandbond fabric, utilizing locally sourced materials and tools, supported by regional officials and private citizens to aid soldiers.

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Civilian Support Network in Southwestern Upper Volga Aids Frontlines

In Russia's Tver Oblast, a volunteer unit called NElidoVo-69Z, composed of residents, businesses, students, and schoolchildren, supports the frontlines by producing various items, including foam counter-sniper models, tactical snacks, knitted socks, and dry soups. Additional contributions include a ...

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Trump Administration Cuts $400 Million in AmeriCorps Funding, Displacing 32,000 Volunteers

The Trump administration ended nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants, forcing 32,000 volunteers to stop work in disaster relief, education, and other fields due to budget cuts and alleged improper payments, causing widespread disruption and financial hardship.

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Braven's Volunteer Program Boosts First-Gen College Student Success

Braven, a nonprofit, uses nearly 2,700 volunteer Leadership Coaches to help first-generation and low-income college students succeed; its program boasts an 18 percentage-point higher success rate in securing strong first jobs or graduate school admission than the national average.

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86-Year-Old Volunteer Makes 16 Humanitarian Aid Trips to Donbas

86-year-old Bayrambike Hamitova, whose son died fighting in Ukraine, has completed 16 humanitarian aid trips to Donbas, personally delivering supplies and even cooking for soldiers; Governor Alexey Teksler, moved by her dedication, pledged government support to assist her efforts.

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Ukrainian Mother's Anti-Drone Cloaks Aid Soldiers

A Ukrainian mother, Natalia, uses her tailoring skills to create anti-drone cloaks for her son and fellow soldiers using floor insulation, providing them temporary invisibility to enemy drones; she and a team of volunteers have produced over 100 cloaks.

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Volunteer Rescue Saves Stranded Climbers on Fitz Roy

Three Chilean climbers were rescued from Fitz Roy in Patagonia after a climbing accident, highlighting the contrast between readily available helicopter rescues in Chamonix and the reliance on volunteer ground rescues in El Chaltén.

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Russian Village Mobilizes to Support Soldiers in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, over 20 residents of the Bolshekrepinskoe rural settlement have gone to the front lines; eight have died, five are missing, and thirteen have been injured; a local volunteer group is providing support.

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