PALMETTO, Fla. — Through his Del Couch Music Education Foundation, a Manatee County man is helping young people pursue their goal of being musicians, singers or even recording studio…
Read more Del Couch gives aspiring musicians the tools they needCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Caregiving is a demanding job. In fact, according to an AARP report, more than 60% of caregivers say that responsibility increases their level of stress and…
Read more Caregivers receive night of relaxation through sound healingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — In just a matter of seconds, Rita Connolly’s life drastically changed recently. With joy and tears streaming down her face, Connolly rolled in her wheelchair into…
Read more Woman in dire need granted wheelchair accessible van thanks to nonprofitST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Bay Area veteran is using the personal trauma she suffered and her resulting downward spiral to help other vets at at the C.W. Bill Young…
Read more Sarah Branyan helps fellow veterans with her personal story of recoveryST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A former Pinellas County teacher is still doing a lot to support students and teachers — in fact, Melissa Ley helped to start a nonprofit…
Read more Melissa Ley and FUELS help Pinellas County teachers and studentsCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman started a group for other female veterans like herself. She also spearheaded an effort to get a monument for female vets…
Read more Cynthia Henderson starts Citrus County group for female veteransCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman is making sure kids and teens in her community get a chance to experience the arts. Elisha Belden said she saw…
Read more Elisha Belden promotes arts for children and young people in Citrus CountyRALEIGH, N.C. — For the last 20 years, The Flower Shuttle in Raleigh has provided joy to unsuspecting recipients. What You Need To Know Flowers are donated from…
Read more The Flower Shuttle is celebrating 20 years of surprise bouquetsTAMPA, Fla. — The reigning Ms. Wheelchair Florida and her mother are taking a message of joy and hope to kids through their books and public appearances. Schuyler Arakawa and…
Read more Ms. Wheelchair Florida and her mom inspire children with their booksBARTOW, Fla. — The former mayor of Bartow loves passing on his passion for the power of words. Steve Githens has been delivering thousands of special dictionaries to third-grade…
Read more Steve Githens gives dictionaries to third-grade students in Polk CountyPOLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County resident William Dunn is dedicated to helping kids get a chance to go fishing. It’s something he does all year, but especially this…
Read more William Dunn takes kids fishing and gives them gear for ChristmasWESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — The owners of an Italian deli in Wesley Chapel have a real heart for helping people in need. What You Need To Know Charles…
Read more Wesley Chapel deli owners have a heart for helping people in needOHIO — Often, some of life’s beautiful moments are inspired by tragic events that change our lives forever. Many people find ways to move forward by giving back…
Read more Restored American Girl Dolls brighten holidays for military connected childrenPOLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Polk County woman is helping some little students learn how to read. Tracey Stephens is doing it with the help of a great big…
Read more Tracey Stephens helps kids learn to read with her big dog TeddyLAKELAND, Fla. — A Lakeland woman saw a need and decided to do something about it. Lu Sells saw the need for special needs adults to have social and…
Read more Lu Sells starts No Limits Social Club for special needs adultsPOLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Polk County man is devoting a lot of his time to appearing as “The Incredible Hulk” at local events. Most of the appearances are…
Read more Marc Rimes appears as the ‘Hulk’ to support childrenCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The number of people experiencing homelessness in North Carolina has been growing. According to the latest stats from the annual homelessness assessment report, the state has…
Read more N.C. woman’s nonprofit secures housing for homelessTAMPA, Fla. — A Pinellas County man has made it his mission to lead a group of church volunteers to be a blessing to their community. Paul Mazzapica’s joyful…
Read more Paul Mazzapica brings joy to assisted living center residents through karaokePOLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County’s Toys for Tots director is spending up to 70 hours a week this time of the year to make sure many kids in…
Read more Angela Davis leads Polk County Toys for Tots with focus and a big heartTAMPA, Fla. — A Hillsborough County woman is involved in a several great causes including raising and training service dogs. Carole Adamczyk is the group leader for MacDill Puppy…
Read more Carole Adamczyk leads the MacDill Puppy Raisers group