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  • LSU increasing ticket prices for women's basketball; football tickets could soon cost more too Play Video

    September 7, 2023 12:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU's Board of Supervisors approved a price hike for season tickets to watch the women's basketball team in wake of the Tigers' national title run. The board also voted for a price increase for LSU football tickets that will be contingent on possible SEC scheduling shake-ups after... more »
  • Raising Cane's to donate percentage of profits from Thursday sales to homeless shelter on Maui

    August 16, 2023 8:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana favorite Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is sending help after wildfires wracked the island of Maui and left over 100 people dead. Thursday, 15% of all proceeds from Canes' 750+ locations will be donated to the Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center in Lahaina... more »
  • Dirt pile cleared from cemetery, headstones found after 2 On Your Side report Play Video

    May 20, 2022 3:35 PM

    WALKER - A large pile of dirt that was dumped on graves has been removed. Several people responded after Wednesday night's 2 On Your Side story offering to help. Kelly Trahan with Total Dirt Solutions LLC volunteered his time to scoop and haul off the dirt at Vickers Cemetery... more »
  • Hundreds of families in need of Christmas sponsors for Catholic Charities program Play Video

    November 24, 2021 9:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For 60 years, the Catholic Charities Center of the Diocese of Baton Rouge puts together a "Community Comes Together" program for Christmas, which matches sponsors with families in need. Through the decades, they have never seen such a low turnout of donors. Currently, 350 families... more »
  • Nonprofit pays off mortgage for family of fallen BRPD officer

    July 2, 2021 3:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A nonprofit organization that supports the families of first responders killed in the line of duty has lent help to the family of Baton Rouge police officer Shane Totty. On Friday, the Tunnels to Towers Foundation announced it paid off the mortgage for his family's home.... more »
  • '225 Gives' event encourages donations in support of local non-profits Play Video

    December 1, 2020 6:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Tuesday, Dec. 1 is a special day for all who wish to actively support non-profit organizations in the Baton Rouge area. As non-profits across the capital reel from the devastating financial impacts of the COVID health crisis, every dollar these organizations receive helps to sustain them.... more »
  • Livingston Parish schools helping collect donations for schools affected by Hurricane Laura

    September 1, 2020 6:24 PM

    WALKER - Some schools in Livingston Parish are paying it forward by helping out schools damaged by Hurricane Laura. Walker High School principal Jason St. Pierre says he remembers what it was like four years ago during the 2016 flood and understands what it's like to be displaced. It's... more »
  • Rescue Alliance Louisiana Pet Food Bank 'urgently' in need of donations

    July 23, 2020 5:59 AM

    Gonzales – A nonprofit animal rescue organization is in need of public support. Wednesday, Rescue Alliance Louisiana Pet Food issued a statement regarding its desperate need for donations. In its email, the nonprofit stated: “ Right now, because the Demand for food assistance is rising at an extraordinary... more »
  • Local initiative to supply healthcare workers with PPE exceeds expectations

    June 11, 2020 12:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A virus relief initiative led by EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the Baton Rouge Health District reached a milestone in its success this week. Mayor Broome announced that thanks to a generous donation of PPE from Guardians of the Angeles Foundation (GoA) and SLT Technologies,... more »
  • BASF donates over $300,000 to Capital Area United Way

    June 1, 2020 6:19 AM

    GEISMAR – One of Louisiana's most recognized manufacturing companies is donating over $300,000 to the Capital Area United Way. On Monday, June 1, BASF announced a $355,000 donation to the Capital Area United Way. Capital Area United Way is a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of locals... more »
  • California governor creates website encouraging residents to 'give back' without spending a cent

    April 22, 2020 7:00 AM

    As celebrities and big companies make headlines for donating millions to virus relief efforts, it can make those with lesser means feel as though they have little to contribute. But California Governor's says this isn't the case and is encouraging everyone to give what they can, even in ways... more »
  • Food bank continues mobile distribution locations amid coronavirus Play Video

    April 21, 2020 6:25 PM

    GONZALES - Vital help came to Ascension Parish Tuesday in the form of food. To reach all those in need, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been making stops in different areas it covers. With the help of volunteers and the National Guard, the food bank was able... more »
  • Local restaurants, industry leaders team up to provide meals to healthcare workers Play Video

    April 13, 2020 10:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Local restaurants delivered meals to hospitals Monday night, kick-starting a campaign to feed healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each day a collection of 70 restaurants will rotate, feeding 500 total hospital staff at four locations in the capital city, Baton Rouge... more »
  • Entergy, other local companies dole out $290k in relief efforts and provide healthcare workers with food

    April 8, 2020 11:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE - As Louisiana residents ride out the coronavirus pandemic along with the rest of the world, Entergy is proving that it's willing to do even more than keep the lights on for its customers. The company has partnered with the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), ExxonMobil, LMOGA... more »
  • Entertainment execs vow to donate their salaries to virus relief efforts

    April 2, 2020 5:58 AM

    Throughout the global crisis caused by the novel coronavirus, acts of charity have been frequent. This week, one such act was announced by Comcast chief Brian Roberts, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell and other division leaders at Comcast who have vowed to donate their salaries to coronavirus-related relief efforts as the... more »
  • Shelters in need of items after taking in dozens from bitter cold Play Video

    January 1, 2018 5:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE- As the mercury continues to dip in our area, local shelters are seeing a spike in people who need to get out of the cold. At St. Vincent DePaul, nearly 100 people used the facilities there to get out of the cold. Tonight, volunteers expect the need to... more »
  • The Salvation Army in need of donations at end of year Play Video

    December 29, 2017 5:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - There are only a couple days left to make charitable donations before the end of the year to get your tax write-off. The Salvation Army is still recovering from the August 2016 flood, which means donations are welcome and needed. The annual Red Kettle collection fundraiser... more »
  • Child asks for blanket and food in heartbreaking letter to Santa, donations pour in

    December 16, 2017 5:27 PM

    EDINBURG, TX- Donations are flooding in after a first-grader wrote a letter to Santa Claus and asked for a blanket and food. A teacher at Monte Cristo Elementary school in Texas asked her students to write a letter to Santa this Christmas season. In an attempt to teach her... more »
  • 'Hand in Hand' telethon raises more than $44 million for hurricane survivors

    September 13, 2017 8:04 AM

    A group of A-list celebrities came together on Monday to participate in the Hand in Hand telethon to raise money for those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The relief benefit raised more than $44 million. Stephen Colbert announced that Apple was donating $5 million and Jimmy Fallon... more »
  • New Jersey officers return to Baton Rouge after helping in 2016 flood Play Video

    September 10, 2017 12:05 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Several New Jersey police officers traded in their uniforms for purple and gold at the request of Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore. Moore and the Baton Rouge Police Department invited the Jersey natives down to Tiger Stadium as a thank-you gesture, for their service during... more »
  • Non-profit groups donate to Harvey first responders Play Video

    September 3, 2017 7:40 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - In Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Central, two non-profits, "Back the Blue" and "Behind the Line," spent their weekend collecting hundreds of donations. Saturday the volunteers collected at BRPD Headquarters on Airline Hwy. and Sam’s Club in Denham Springs. Sunday, the two groups collected donations at... more »
  • American Red Cross collecting donations for Louisiana National Guard Play Video

    August 21, 2017 10:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE- To support deploying Louisiana National Guard troops, the American Red Cross in south Louisiana is hosting a toiletry donation drive until August 25. The Louisiana National Guard in the coming weeks will deploy multiple units from across the state overseas where basic sanitary supplies and toiletries are... more »
  • Denham Springs High School to receive donations for welding program

    January 17, 2017 3:50 PM

    LIVINGSTON – Students in the Denham Springs High School welding program will get nearly $30,000 worth of welding supplies donated to them by Airgas, Inc. and the American Welding Society. According to school officials, Airgas, Inc. is donating supplies to the program, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, face shields, safety... more »
  • Salvation Army flooded, moved, in need of donations Play Video

    December 27, 2016 6:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - This is a very busy time of year for the Salvation Army. The Baton Rouge chapter says it will gladly take your gently used items for people in need. Cpt. Brett Meredith with the Salvation Army says a lot of people still don't know, the Baton... more »
  • Flood victims get pick of $3 million worth of clothes, toys and other items Play Video

    October 25, 2016 2:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - More than $3 million worth of items - from clothing by Aeropostale to to toys and other items from various companies - will be given away to flood victims this weekend. Organized by K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, State Representative "Ted" James and the Urban League of Louisiana, Red... more »
  • Southern's Devon Gales returns to Baton Rouge Play Video

    October 22, 2016 12:19 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Ahead of Southern University's homecoming game, one player is making his return after going though tremendous times last year. Saturday will be a very big day for Devon Gales. Not only will he be back with his friends and fellow players on the Southern football team, but... more »
  • More than a million in donations unloaded at Cortana Mall for flood victims Play Video

    October 19, 2016 10:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Volunteers spent the day unloading more than a million dollars worth of donations, going towards flood victims at an event next Thursday. Three to four stores worth of clothes, shoes, toys, cribs and other items were brought to the mall through a special program created by two... more »
  • Audit: despite promise, Trump made No 9/11 donations in year after attack

    October 14, 2016 11:45 AM

    NEW YORK - The New York City Comptroller’s Office has found no evidence that Donald Trump donated to 9/11 charities in the months after the attacks, the agency said. Trump had promised weeks after the 2001 attack to donate $10,000 to the Twin Towers Fund as part of a... more »
  • Company in Indiana donates truck loads of goods to BR food bank

    September 28, 2016 5:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank received truck loads of goods from a company in Indiana to help recover its food supply lost in last month's flood. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank took of about four feet of water and lost about 575,000 pounds of... more »
  • Livingston Parish schools receive $100k in donations, Taylor Swift among donors

    September 23, 2016 10:19 AM

    LIVINGSTON – Livingston Parish Public Schools have received more than $100,000 in donations and grants to assist with flood recovery efforts. Taylor Swift was one of the donors and donated $50,000 to the district. Swift also donated $50,000 to Ascension Public Schools and Central schools for flood relief efforts,... more »
  • Taylor Swift donates $50K to Ascension Public Schools for flood recovery

    September 20, 2016 12:11 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Taylor Swift is donating $50,000 to Ascension Public Schools for flood relief efforts, school officials announced. Five of the district's 27 schools are closed due to the impacts sustained from last month's flood. Around 5,000 students are displaced and more than 500 Ascension Public Schools employees' homes... more »
  • State opens warehouse to streamline donation process

    August 26, 2016 10:20 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The state has opened a warehouse to take donations from locals along with items from people and businesses across the country following the flood disaster. The warehouse is being operated as a partnership with the state and Louisiana VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster). Adventist Community... more »
  • Salvation Army releases stats from Cortana flood relief center

    August 24, 2016 12:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Salvation Army says 69 volunteers put in more than 335 hours of work at the organization’s Cortana Mall donation site in a statistics report released on Wednesday. The site has provided support, cleaning supplies, food and water for victims of recent catastrophic flooding in the... more »
  • Officials respond to Red Cross shelter complaints Play Video

    August 22, 2016 7:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE – People have been taking to social media, upset about how their donations for flood victims have been handled. They claim that the American Red Cross is tossing out the food and clothing they have been given. The Red Cross says that they are in the business... more »
  • WATCH: UofSC returns the favor, band plays LSU alma mater

    August 21, 2016 5:24 PM

    COLUMBIA – After historic flooding ravaged South Carolina, and a USC home game was moved to Baton Rouge, the Golden Band from Tigerland learned their SEC rival’s fight alma mater and fight song. Former LSU Director of Bands Roy King said the gesture portrayed the one of the many... more »
  • LDAF sets up animal care relief GoFundMe campaign

    August 18, 2016 4:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With devastating flooding impacting a large number of parishes in the state, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help assist the animal relief efforts underway in the state. To donate, visit the campaign’s GoFundMe page here . The fund collected... more »
  • Vendors to hold fundraiser for flood victims under Perkins Road overpass on Saturday

    August 18, 2016 12:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge community is coming together to host a fundraiser to benefit victims of the recent severe weather and flooding. Several food and drink vendors are hosting an event called the "Fundraiser Under The Overpass" on Saturday at 6 p.m. under the Perkins Road overpass.... more »
  • Woodlawn Middle to open gym as supply distribution point

    August 18, 2016 10:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Volunteer staff will open the gym of Woodlawn Middle School on Thursday morning as a supply distribution point for victims of recent flooding. Volunteer staff there says the school’s gymnasium will be opened at 10 a.m. with cleaning supplies, toiletries and over necessities available for affected... more »
  • Disaster relief fund established for Louisiana teachers

    August 17, 2016 12:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana has established a relief fund for teachers who have been affected by the recent severe weather in the state. The A+PEL Disaster Relief Fund is to assist teachers with replacing supplies that were lost in the flooding. According to the... more »
  • Gamecocks fans rally to donate supplies for La. floods

    August 16, 2016 1:22 PM

    COLUMBIA, SC - The University of South Carolina has set up donation spots to collect supplies to be sent to Louisiana’s flood victims. “LSU was so gracious to assist us in our time of need,” USC President Harris Pastides said. “Now it is our turn to help our SEC... more »
  • Volunteers needed at Salvation Army serving sites Wednesday

    August 15, 2016 10:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Salvation Army is accepting donations at Cortana Mall for those in need following the severe weather and flooding in the state. The shelter is accepting toiletries, water, and monetary donations at the mall starting at 9 a.m until 7 p.m. . Donation items will be loaded... more »
  • How can I help? United Way accepting donations for flood relief

    August 15, 2016 4:06 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Capitol Area United Way is ready to accept donations for families impacted by the historic flooding that took place over the weekend. While the rescue efforts are still ongoing, soon there will be many residents of the region who need some help, having lost everything... more »
  • Donations buy hundreds of ballistic vests for Louisiana officers Play Video

    August 3, 2016 11:19 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Law enforcement officers in the Baton Rouge area will soon be wearing new equipment, thanks to donations from the community. Hundreds of officers and deputies will be getting new vests with a ballistic steel core. Brandon Cavin, owner of Bayou Gunslingers has been helping to raise... more »
  • Donations sought to upgrade police ballistic vests Play Video

    July 26, 2016 9:45 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - More than a week after six officers were shot in the line of duty during a targeted ambush attack in Baton Rouge, one group says it is imperative to increase the amount of protection offered to men and women in the line of duty. Currently, it's... more »
  • Dozens of area restaurants participate in #25onthe25th Play Video

    July 25, 2016 3:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Restaurants throughout the Capital Area are donating 25 percent of their sales on July 25th with the cash going to help support the families of recently fallen Baton Rouge officers. Dozens of restaurants in the Baton Rouge area have connected with the effort, which propagated largely... more »
  • Gov. Edwards contributes to blood drive at Capitol

    July 21, 2016 10:09 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The governor contributed to a blood drive taking place at the State Capitol on Thursday morning. State workers and the public will be contributing to the blood drive into the afternoon which was arranged by the Governor’s Office of Programs and Planning and LifeShare Blood Centers... more »
  • Restaurants plan to donate to families of slain officers, first responders Play Video

    July 19, 2016 7:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge community along with area restaurants have been finding ways to give back to the families of the slain officers involved in Sunday's shooting on Airline Highway. Thousands of dollars have already been collected to help, and more restaurants are contributing to the effort. On... more »
  • Officials announce fund for murdered officers

    July 19, 2016 11:28 AM

    BATON ROUGE - An official donation account has been set up for murdered officers, the Baton Rouge Police Department announced Tuesday. Baton Rouge Union of Police, Magnolia State Peace Officers Association along with the Fraternal Order of Police organized accounts at all area Capital One Bank locations. Donations can... more »
  • BR blood bank to extend hours; fire department to hold blood drive in wake of Airline Hwy shooting

    July 17, 2016 2:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE - United Blood Services has announced they’ll extend their office hours this week in the wake of a shooting ambush that left three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers dead and another three injured. Their donation hours will be as follows: Monday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.... more »
  • AT&T starts 'Dallas Strong' text donations

    July 8, 2016 3:56 PM

    DALLAS – With AT&T's headquarters in downtown Dallas, the company has announced that it will be donating $50,000 in the aftermath of an ambush that led to a the deadly shooting of five police officers. AT&T's donation will be to the United Way of Metro Dallas "to direct to the... more »
  • Pulse nightclub shooting GoFundMe breaks $5M in donations

    June 17, 2016 10:49 AM

    ORLANDO, Fla. - The most prominent GoFundMe page set up for victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando has broken site records as it passed the $5 million raised mark on Thursday. The Orlando Sentinel reports the website now lists 300 campaigns for victims and families of victims... more »
  • BRAVE looks to nonprofit to maintain its anti-crime operations

    June 16, 2016 9:36 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The city-parish reports officials are taking steps to preserve its “highly successful” Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination (BRAVE) project as federal funding is set to expire soon. In order to keep the BRAVE team on the streets, officials have established a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation that is... more »
  • How can I help Mike the Tiger fight cancer?

    May 27, 2016 3:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Tigers fans, or animal lovers in general, can now contribute to the effort to give Mike VI the best fighting chance possible as the big cat prepares to undergo treatment for a rare form of cancer. A university spokesperson says LSU has set up a contribution... more »
  • Red Cross to raise money for flood victims at LSU doubleheader Saturday

    March 18, 2016 7:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The American Red Cross will collect donation's at Saturday's LSU-Alabama baseball game, a doubleheader since weather canceled the first game Friday night. Donations will be collected starting at 4 p.m., between the first and second games. The Red Cross has a part in seven shelters that... more »
  • NSU student creates GoFundMe page to help state close budget deficit

    February 17, 2016 6:00 PM

    NATCHITOCHES - A college student at Northwestern State University has devised a creative way to help the state in its efforts to resolve the current Louisiana budget shortfall. Eric Boleyn's effort to pitch in to solving the state's conundrum comes in the form of a GoFundMe page , which... more »
  • Veterans come together to break ground on memorial Play Video

    November 11, 2015 12:27 PM

    NEW ROADS - Veterans gathered Wednesday morning with red, white and blue shovels in hand to break ground on the new Pointe Coupee Veterans Memorial in New Roads. The memorial will be constructed on False River Drive in front of Pointe Coupee General Hospital. It will feature six flags... more »
  • LSP warns people who feel generous in the wake of trooper's murder Play Video

    August 25, 2015 11:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana State Troopers Association warned people about online fundraisers that have shown up following the murder of a trooper this week. The agency said it is hard to follow the money trail. Already, some have raised thousands of dollars. Trooper Steven Vincent was shot... more »

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