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Join Our Team for Habitat for Humanity's IMPACT Day!

Weston Hettinger — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:38:23 +0000

Twice a year Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity dedicates a day to fixing up the homes of needy people in our community. Townsquare Media is putting together a team to fix one of the homes and we need construction experts to join our team.

Another Successful 2013 Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics of Washington State

Gaylord Focker — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:30:18 +0000

On Saturday over 600 crazy people got together to raise money for Special Olympics of Washington State with the annual 'Freezin For a Reason' Polar Plunge in Columbia Park.

Support the Benton PUD 'Helping Hands' Program to Keep the Power on for Needy Families

Ryan Etherington — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:00:50 +0000

The "Helping Hands" program from the Benton PUD is asking for $1 donations to help people having trouble paying the electrical bill. Once you donate, a slip of paper will be added to a paper chain that will be shown in their

If You Won Lotto, How Would You Help? [SURVEY]

Woody — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:08:07 +0000

Would you rescue animals? Set up a foundation for children?

Help Tri-Cities Sunrise Rotary Heal Eyes in Ethiopia

Greg DeLange — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:01:18 +0000

Dr. Jim Guzek travels to third-world countries like Ethiopia to heal eyes and help people see. The Tri-Cities Sunrise Rotary is holding a fundraiser for Dr. Guzek.

Enjoy a Short Stack for a Tall Cause – Support Tri-City Cancer Center's Fundraiser

Tori Early — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:15:37 +0000

The Tri-City Cancer Center Guild and Men’s Club are hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the Tri-City Cancer Center. Pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee will be served by the Guild and Men’s Club members. Rest assured… Applebees staff will handle all the cooking! The breakfast will be held Oct. 13 from 8 to 10 [...]

Foster Kids Need Coats for Winter – Drop Donations Off at Sleep Country USA

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:00:01 +0000

Sleep Country USA is collecting new winter coats for local foster kids. Bring your gift of a new, warm coat to any Sleep Country location and it will be given to a foster child in need.

What Are the Most and Least Charitable States? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:14:07 +0000

It’s not uncommon for the religious faithful to tithe, or donate, a portion of their earnings to a church — so it shouldn’t be surprising that some of the most conservative and religious states in the US have been deemed the most charitable.

Be "Tough Enough for Pink" at the Benton Franklin Fair's KORD Booth!

Paul Drake — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:44:52 +0000

The “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” acrylic cups are returning to the Benton Franklin Fair! Pick yours up at the KORD booth for only $10. All proceeds help fund free mammograms in the Tri-Cities. You won’t find a cooler way to fight breast cancer! This fun, fashionable and fantastic fundraiser is sponsored by KORD and [...]

Here Are Ways to Help Taylor Bridge Fire Victims & Firefighters

Big Bear — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:28:21 +0000

There are many businesses and organizations offering to collect donations for the victims and the fire departments. We asked people to share with us opportunities they knew of to help.

Help Us Compile a List of All Ways to Help Taylor Bridge Fire Victims

Big Bear — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:36:27 +0000

Share a way to help that you're aware of and we'll compile all the suggestions into one list.

Donate Back-to-School Supplies at Sleep Country for Foster Kids – Pasco Classes Begins Aug. 28, 2012

Andrew Kirk — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:26:46 +0000

Nearly 20,000 children in the Pacific Northwest are in foster care. Moving from school to school makes it hard for them to learn and be prepared for college or the work place. Many drop out before finishing high school. You can help foster children by donating school supplies and allowing them to feel ready and confident for the first day of school (on Aug. 28 in Tri-Cities).

Party Aug. 3 at Drinks4Drinks to Buy Water Filters in Cambodia

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:14:37 +0000

There are 14.8 million people in Cambodia and 36 percent of them lack clean water. Almost 70 percent live in poor sanitation. Biosand filters can bring more water to the people there. EastLake Tri-Cities church is sponsoring an event on Aug. 3 to raise money to build the filters there. The party is called “Drinks4Drinks” [...]

Brad Paisley Releases Song Written By Disabled Friend for Charity

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:31:52 +0000

Brad Paisley has recorded and released a new song called ‘Hard Life,’ which was penned by his friend, 23-year-old Joe Kindregan. Kindregan suffers from A-T (ataxia-telangiectasia), which is a rare, fatal and genetic disease where symptoms of disorders like cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, immune deficiencies and cancer are manifested.

What If You Won The Lottery?

Big Bear — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0000

Think about this for second. You go to the grocery store and ask the clerk for a lottery ticket…no…make it a power ball ticket. Then you checked your ticket and……YOU WON! What would you do if you won big! Like a Mega-Millions load O Dough. Would you keep your job? Would you pay off your [...]