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As deadline approaches, 844 kids remain without a sponsor in Salvation Army's Angel Tree program Play Video
December 3, 2021 10:51 PM
UPDATE: As of 3 p.m. Monday, 844 children still need to be adopted by Wednesday's deadline. Read the original story below ---------- BATON ROUGE - More than half of the children participating in this year's Angel Tree program with The Salvation Army of Baton Rouge have not... more » -
Sylvia's Toys for Christmas: Donation drive-thru being held Dec. 14
December 9, 2020 12:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - Those looking to give toys to less fortunate children in the capital area this Christmas will have their chance to drop off donations next week. On Monday, Dec. 14, Essential Credit Union will host a drive-thru donation drive at 2370 Towne Center Blvd. Toys gathered for... more » -
St. Vincent de Paul and Sylvia's Toys collaborate to serve the needy on Christmas Play Video
December 25, 2019 3:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - Volunteers with St. Vincent de Paul used Christmas to serve hot meals to a host of homeless and needy guests. Helpers were hard at work from mid-morning to about 1.p.m., preparing and serving holiday specialities. And the charitable efforts didn't stop with a warm meal.... more » -
Local landscaper helps dying woman by cutting yards for free Play Video
March 24, 2019 10:43 PM
WALKER- A landscaping company in Walker is cutting lawns for free, for a good cause. Up until March 31st, 100% of the proceeds from Brent's Lawn Care and Maintenance will go toward paying a local woman's final expenses. The woman is 23-year-old Haley Warner. Warner is... more » -
10-year-old makes sure homeless are warm this winter Play Video
November 18, 2018 11:35 PM
BATON ROUGE- 10-year-old Matt Matthews and his mom Lindsay have been collecting blankets for the homeless. "This is exactly why it's called 'Blanket of Love Donation' because the blankets are a comfort of love for the homeless people, so I hope they have warm times in these," Matt said.... more » -
St. Vincent de Paul serves meals to the community for Easter
April 16, 2017 11:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - St. Vincent de Paul made Easter Sunday special for those in need, serving up meals for the Baton Rouge community. Chief Executive Officer Michael Acaldo says events like this come from the institution’s need to give back to the community. “The message is to love... more »