Thousands of children are helped every year.
The scout was inspired by his mother's volunteer efforts.
The Raiders train at Redwood Middle School in Napa during the preseason.
This new service will help families that don't have bank accounts.
Working toward her Girl Scout Gold Award, Caroline Newman has partnered with the Monument Crisis Center and Blood Centers of the Pacific to hold a community drive on Monday.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
Be a forever home and adopt a new pup from Paw Fund! Learn tips from Tailored Dog Training. Proceeds from books sales will support Paw Fund.
Did you know Rocky Road ice cream was invented at Fentons Creamery?
Auditions for a 3 week acting summer program for kids ads 13-18
Today is the day!
Girls Summer Camp for girls entering 4, 5 and 6 grades offers exciting opportunities to explore, play, and create while making new friends!
Assisteens from Contra Costa County are hosting a fashion show and tea, and taking new members.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
LMYA Swim Team registration for 2015 Stroke Clinics and Swim Team open. Sign up now for discounted rate.
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Dr. Scott Zeller has earned a distinguished service award from the non-profit organization
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
From your best holiday recipes and gift ideas, to special traditions you cherish with family and opportunities to give back, we want it all!
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Some shoppers can’t wait to fight the crowds on Friday so they get full on turkey and head to the mall on Thursday night.
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Check out what Patch bloggers around the Bay have to say this week.
We know being a mom or dad is one of the most important jobs in the world. And really, is there anything closer to your heart than family?
Bobbie and Tom Preston have collected used bicycles that are refurbished and given to needy children for the past 16 holiday seasons
Read what other Northern California Patch bloggers are writing about.
Friends Uma Unni and Linnae Johansson want other kids to enjoy writing as much as they do
It’s the month when men grow facial hair in honor of men’s health --and so they can tickle the person they’re kissing. We want your Mo Bro pictures on our new Lamorinda Movember blog.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.