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After all children receive sponsors, Salvation Army make final preparations for gift distribution Play Video
December 15, 2021 10:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - Volunteers with The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge spent Wednesday tying up rows of bags filled with gifts for some 3000 children as part of the Angel Tree program. Names were checked off, and toys were organized ahead of Friday and Saturday's distribution. "It's getting... more » -
New Orleans celebrates success of 2021 GiveNOLA Day event
May 5, 2021 10:26 AM
NEW ORLEANS — Tuesday's stormy weather did nothing to hinder the efforts of this year's GiveNOLA Day event. GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour period of giving that was initiated in 2014 by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, its purpose is to inspire members of the community to donate to... more » -
Teenager provides Christmas joy and toys for families affected by COVID-19 Play Video
December 20, 2020 11:20 PM
NEW ROADS - A teenager is doing what she can for families impacted by COVID-19, who are out of work with very little to spend for the holidays. "Christmas to me is not really about presents, it's about helping and giving to others," Lexie Debeau said. 16-year old Debeau collected... 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 » -
Baker church accepting bottled water, other supplies during hurricane relief drive
September 1, 2020 10:45 AM
BAKER - Residents who are looking for ways to help fellow Louisianians who've been displaced by Hurricane Laura are invited to donate relief supplies via a site set up at Redemption Life Fellowship Church (2400 Debra Drive) in Baker on Tuesday. The site will begin accepting donated any of... more » -
Capital Area United Way shows their appreciation for local healthcare workers on the front line Play Video
June 7, 2020 12:13 AM
It's something as simple as helping others. Hospital workers lined up along O'Neal Lane, to receive special tokens of appreciation for working on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We had people lined up as early as 7:30 a.m. Needless to say, we had to... more » -
Walk-On's partnering to serve free meal to laid off workers
March 28, 2020 4:39 PM
BATON ROUGE - Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux posted on Facebook that they are partnering with Furlough Kitchen in Dallas to open a Furlough Kitchen by Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux food truck. Furlough Kitchen by Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is a non-profit operation in Baton Rouge that will provide laid off hospitality workers... more » -
Inmates help stock the shelves at Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Play Video
December 20, 2018 10:06 PM
BATON ROUGE- Inmates from the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women are answering the governor's call to action. "We ought to be doing more to help our neighbors," said Governor John Bel Edwards. That's just what's being done all the way from behind bars. Three thousand dollars worth of food,... more » -
Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office delivering gifts to those in need Play Video
December 19, 2018 9:55 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH- For 31 years the Livingston Parish Sheriff's office has been putting smiles on the faces of families in need. “Going to make somebody's day a little brighter,” said Sheriff Jason Ard. With each knock on the door, another Christmas wish comes true. “It is just... more » -
LSU students exchanging food for reduction in school fines Play Video
December 2, 2018 10:46 PM
BATON ROUGE- It's a simple transaction going on inside Middleton Library as students are hunkering down for finals. “It's a way for people to be generous. It's a way for the library to recognize that sometimes things happen beyond students' control” said Elissa Plank. The Food for Fines... more » -
Middle school crossing guard gives away coats to children in need Play Video
December 10, 2017 3:51 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C.- One woman's good deed is warming more than just hearts this Christmas season. Minnie Galloway, a well-known crossing guard at Trask Middle School in North Carolina, has been helping children safely cross the street for 19 years. This year, she's is being hailed an inspiration for her... more » -
Livingston Parish educators give back to Harvey-affected peers Play Video
September 10, 2017 11:26 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Teachers, faculty and staff from Livingston Parish schools are some of the latest to give back to their peers affected by Hurricane Harvey. The schools collected donations for faculty and students in and around the Houston area. "Our schools just wanted to give back," Southside... 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 »