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Helping others help themselves through Kiva

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 24 Oct

Back in September 2019, long-term member @DeborahDiane wrote about Kiva and how she donates to this charity. Because of her post I donated $25 to a lady in Nicaragua. Others loaned to the same lady and that loan has now been paid...

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Do they want it or not?

Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 2 Jul

I find it really annoying when you are told by some organisation how important you are and how much they need you – and then when you try to respond you can’t actually speak to anyone. Recently I’ve been receiving messages from...

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Pennsylvania man aims for a record of donating blood in all 50 states

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 9 Jun

Vinton Smith who is a resident of Gettysburg Pennsylvania started a mission to donate blood 34 years ago as a service to his community since his late parents have donated blood when he was in high school. Vernon has this quest to...

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Habitat for Humanity receives a donation from the National Football League

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 9 May 25

Thanks to the team of Lowe's Hardware Store and the Green Bay Habitat For Humanity ReStore, persons who reside in the city which is home of the National Football League (NFL) franchise the Green Bay Packers will have their chance...

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My paw ring has arrived

Patricia Ocampo @iKONICNoona (4392) • Philippines 18 Jan 25

I am excited to share this to everyone here. I purchased a buy 1 take 1 paw ring from a group that cares for stray dogs and cats. My purchase will help them buy food and other essentials for the strays under their care. The...

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A charity in New Orleans donates a wheelchair to an accident victim

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 6 Jan 25

Normally I would share good news stories on this site related to the good side of mankind assisting someone in need. In this case one of the infamous Bourbon Street terror attack that killed 15 persons that included the...

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North Carolina couple donate their wedding food to needy persons hit by a hurricane

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 12 Oct 24

Jessica Beebe and her partner Will Landacre showed their heart of kindness by donating food that they were scheduled to eat after their wedding in Independence Virginia on Thursday when a hurricane Helene flooded their wedding...

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A snake found in a donation box filled with books at a Goodwill store

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 26 Jun 24

Authorities in Stafford County Viriginia have no idea how a four foot snake managed to get into a box of books that were donated by a customer at a Goodwill store that caught the attention of an employee inside the store. The...

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A senior citizen donates money to a local volunteer firefighter

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 20 May 24

Sam Sloan who is a resident of Calhoun Missouri showed compassion for the Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department decided to make a donation of $500,000 dollars from money that he possessed after he retired from the cattle...

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Philadelphia Eagles QB donates money for air conditioners in Philadelphia

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 26 Apr 24

I can see why many Philadelphia Eagles football fans admire their starting quarterback Jalen Hurts since on April 19 Jalen made a donation of $200,000 dollars to the Edward Gideon School in the same city. 10 schools in the North...

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Secret Santa donates money to assist a widow in Idaho

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 6 Dec 23

An unnamed donor who lives in East Idaho who learned about a widow named Elise who lives in Aberdeen Idaho lost her husband Ken who died on November 1 from complications from surgery after Ken developed sepsis and he passed away...

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I scream, you scream ... no one actually screamed

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 3 Sep 23

But the campground did sponsor an ice cream social for all campers in the meeting room. There was no charge, but they did ask that participants make a small donation to KOA Care Camps, the official charity of the KOA Owners...

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Do you like/love dogs and cats? Then try to read this!

Amber @AmbiePam (120532) • United States 20 Jun 23

I mentioned to @snowy22315 this site the other day, and she hadn’t heard of it, so I thought I’d share about Freekibble. I’d go ahead and add the .com except the last time I added that and the www, it didn’t work. You answer a...

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Gave Away Some Shoes

allen0187 @allen0187 (59648) • Philippines 31 May 23

So here is a new post from yours truly. Consider it a proof of life. LOL. Went home to my other place to continue tidying it up. Found some old pairs of shoes that I no longer wear. These are still wearable though. Decided to...

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Fall Wreath & Donation Box Ready

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 11 Sep 22

Rain has visited most of the weekend. I think it is gone for now. We may get more later, we will see. Got the fall wreath put up on the front door a little early. I have had this one a few years now. Have looked around for...

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It has a home !!!

Stacey @xstitcher (39002) • Petaluma, California 28 Aug 22

Not quite yet, but it's going to! I bought this little critter tree house thing a couple of Christmas Seasons ago, to but under one of those gift donations trees, but it didn't work out. I've tried to sell it different places,...

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Helping Others Also Helps You

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 15 Jun 22

Enjoyed coffee earlier in one of my favorite mugs. No drama, peaceful and relaxing kind of day. Sunshine and heat again today and all week. Maybe some rain on Friday. Little things in life are the best. Seeing my cats sleep and...

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Have you donated to Wikipedia

Jojo @Sojourn (13833) • India 13 Jun 22

Since the inception of the commercialised internet, internet for the masses, Wikipedia has been the undisputed leader as an online Encyclopedia. I leaned on this site for getting info on myriads of topics under the sun. At the...

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A family donates more than $1 million dollars for a new football field in Michigan

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 27 Dec 21

A family in Ithaca Michigan who prefers to stay away from the public spotlight is being praised by Steve Netzley who is the superintendent of the Ithaca Public School system for their donation of more than $1 million dollars so...

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A former NFL player gives back to his community

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 21 Dec 21

Even though the name of former National Football League player Tori Gurley is not well known by the majority of American football fans, Tori who is a native of Rock Hill South Carolina is doing his part to give back to his...

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