Avon, CT|News|
Avon Responders Roll Out Red Carpet For Red Squirrel
Avon animal control and firefighters teamed up to relocate a red squirrel with a new tree nest near the town's animal shelter.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Good Deeds
Celebrating acts of kindness in communities across the country.
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|News|
Ridgewood Schools And Volunteers 'Rescue' Cafeteria Food For Neighbors
The initiative has already rescued over 10,000 pounds of food from school cafeterias to help needy neighbors in Bergen County.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
RivCo Community Honors Vietnam Veterans During Annual Ceremony
The keynote speaker for the event was John Philip Baca, United States Army Specialist Fourth Class and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon Fire Department Honors Volunteers, Warns of Shrinking Ranks at Annual Awards
Awards in Vernon recognized firefighters, EMTs and citizens as the chief called volunteer staffing losses a crisis.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
NJ Coast Guardsman Who Saved Motorcyclist's Life Earns National Honor
Yeoman 2nd Class Cody Dmochowski from Brick ran to help the seriously injured man after witnessing the crash in Jackson in July 2025.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh Kindergartners Treat Teddy Bears In Lesson With Medical Pro
The Wantagh students were visited by Stacey Pinto, an injury coordinator at Good Samaritan Hospital, Tuesday for a lesson on safety.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Fire & Life Safety Educator Honored For 'Exceptional Passion And Knowledge' On Job
NLFPD's Marisa Tomich receives the Lonnie Jackson Award, named for founding Executive Director of the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Area United Way To Host Massive 48-Hour Fundraising Campaign
United Way launches '860 Gives,' a 48-hour online drive supporting more than 100 nonprofits in central and eastern CT.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
South Jersey Food Bank Seeks Donations For Stamp Out Hunger Drive
Residents in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties can leave non-perishable food by mailboxes May 9.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
4 Parsippany Residents Honored As “Senior Citizens Of The Year”
The town honored 4 residents with the Socolowski Senior Citizen of the Year award.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Magic Show Delights Kids From Military, First Responder Families In Milford
The free event was sponsored by Thank To Yanks, a local charity dedicated to supporting military families.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford PD's Cold 'Penguin Plunge' To Happen This Weekend
Originally slated for January, bad winter weather forced the fundraiser for CT Special Olympics to be postponed.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Lansdale Nonprofit To Donate 150,000 Menstrual Products Around The Region
The group is leading the fight against "period poverty." 70 percent of the women they work with have struggled with insufficient supplies.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Basketball Program For Special Needs Youth Helps To ‘Bounce Out The Stigma’
The program was founded in 2005 by a former professional basketball player.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Tweed New Haven Asks Folks To Help Support TSA Agents Amid DHS Shutdown With Grocery, Gas Gift Cards
Tweed also noted on Facebook that Connecticut Foodshare is "helping provide food and assistance to TSA officers and their families."
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Library's 'Human Library' To Offer Unique Educational Experience
In this weekend's 'Human Library' event, people replace books, and families can chat with them about myriad issues of importance.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
5K, Mile Walk To Support Humane Society Of Harford County
Runners, joggers, walkers, strollers and pets are encouraged to join the 5K and mile walk to support the Humane Society Of Harford County.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Franklin Savings Bank Grant Supports New Music Room At Tapply-Thompson Community Center
The $6,000 in funding will support lighting, soundproofing, furniture, and secure cabinets for the new music room.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside Resident Appointed As New Executive Director Of FACE Foundation
"I am honored to join the Foundation for Animal Care and Education at such a pivotal moment," Kerstin Lynam said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Police Recognize 2 Officers With 2025 Top Cop Awards
Officer John Johnson and Officer David Chehade were selected from the department's two patrol squads.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Fund Launching In Honor Of Long-time Boston Marathon Supporter
The Susan Hurley Fund is officially launching with a special event in Newton this weekend.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
San Diego Native Who Died Saving 2 Boys Honored With Carnegie Medal For Heroism
Jeffery Edward Brady, 51, drowned July 5, 2025, while rescuing two boys struggling in the Colorado River.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|News|
Yardley ShopRite Raises Nearly $55K In Hunger-Fighting Campaign
The store ranked among the top five fundraisers in ShopRite's annual campaign supporting local anti-hunger groups.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Major Auction This Weekend To Benefit Southington Lions Club Causes
The prominent civic organization is hosting its 33rd annual 'Everything Goes' charity auction.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|News|
NFL Draft In Pittsburgh To Include Huge Restaurant Charity Event
The upcoming NFL Draft in Pittsburgh will feature an event bringing together a host of restaurants for a charitable cause.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Resident Takes Center Court At Celtics Game For Her Nonprofit Efforts
Ari Barbanell has been fighting homelessness through her work for more than a decade.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage County Earmarks $4.8M To Help Organizations Battle Food Insecurity
The funds will help support Loaves & Fishes, the Conservation Foundation and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Massive $3M Donation Gifted To Laguna Art Museum
The donation is the largest in the Laguna Beach museum's history, officials said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Lawrenceville, NJ|News|
Lawrence Township Opens Volunteer Spots On Local Boards. Here's The Full List
11 committees covering housing, public health, sustainability, and more are recruiting residents to help guide community decisions.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Former Homeless Teen Mother Leads Battle Against Furniture Poverty
First, she was an orphan. Then a homeless teen mom. Today, Alicia Hamilton runs a nonprofit addressing furniture poverty in Harford County.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Crisis Center's Golf Outing Fundraiser To Support Domestic Violence Survivors
The 5th Annual Crisis Center Classic Charity Golf Outing, Monday, June 1.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
2 Orphaned Bear Cubs Sent To Ramona Wildlife Center After Mother Euthanized
DNA testing linked their mother to two separate public safety incidents in the past year, officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Dogs Flown To Chicago As Hundreds Of Rescued Animals Push Limit Of LA County Shelters
After the rescue of over 300 dogs and cats from an Antelope Valley property on Friday, nonprofits stepped in to help free up shelter space.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Jersey Mike’s To Donate All Sales Wednesday, March25, To Special Olympics
The fundraising event is part of the company's 'Day of Giving,' with Special Olympics the beneficiary in the Kensington shop.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
WooSox Mascot To Roll Burritos At Local Taqueria To Raise Money For Nonprofit
"Smiley Ball" will be behind the counter at Anna's Taqueria, wrapping and folding burritos.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Steps Up To Save The Tiniest Of Creatures
Simsbury officials and volunteers recently aided an amphibian migration as thousands of salamanders/frogs emerged from hibernation.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|News|
Madison Schedules Annual 'Green Up, Clean Up Day' Next Month
Over the years, volunteers have picked up tons of litter around town, according to officials.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Got Stuff? Donate It To West Hartford's Hall HS Collection Drive For Safe Grad Night
Hall High's 'SafeGrad FUNDrive' seeks donations to fund a substance-free graduation event for the Class of 2026.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove Rotary Seeks Nominations For 2025 Bill Reid Award
The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove is accepting nominations through April 13 for its annual community service award.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
NoVA Nonprofit Clients Attend Financial Literacy Workshop
Pinnacle Financial Partners taught budgeting, saving and smart spending to HopeLink's Stepping Stones clients.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
