Mercy Chefs Serves Its 10 Millionth Meal - Then, Heads to Texas to Feed 'Bodies and Souls' in the Cold
The Virginia-based disaster relief group Mercy Chefs reached a milestone this month, serving its 10 millionth meal before heading to Texas.
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More Than 1 in 10 Americans Have Now Been Vaccinated for COVID-19
1 in 10 Americans have now been vaccinated for COVID-19, and according to the Atlantic, the 'winter surge' in the States is over.
For the First Time, U.S. Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal Every Day For An Entire Month
In a U.S. first, renewables from solar, wind, and hydropower generated more electricity than coal on every day during an entire month, in April 2020.
In Rare Bipartisan Agreement on Climate, U.S. Senators Forge Plan to Phase Out Use of a Potent Greenhouse Gas
Hydrofluorocarbons, a class of coolants are under fire from both Democrats and GOP senators in an amendment that would ban the greenhouse gas.
Watch Therapy Dogs Surprise National Guard Troops in Washington, D.C. Who May Be Missing Their Own Pets
Service dogs from People Animals Love surprised National Guard troops stationed for weeks at Hamilton Hotel in D.C. away from their families
The Empire State Building is Now 100% Powered By Wind, Along With 13 Other Related Buildings
New York City's landmark Empire State Building is now run entirely by wind energy, thanks to a 3-year contract with Green Mountain Energy.
Mississippi City Will Pay You a Monthly Stipend and Relocation Costs to Move There
A beautiful, riverside city known for its sunsets, Natchez, Mississippi will pay you a monthly stipend and relocation costs to move there.
'Wear the Cap, Donate the Gown': Student Helps Donate Thousands of Graduation Gowns to Hospitals in Need
The Gowns 4 Good charity organizes donations of graduation gowns as PPE for frontline hospital workers who need it during the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead of Staying Home, American Youth Are Answering the Call to Serve With AmeriCorps
230 energetic young adults from across the nation have piled into vans to begin a new adventure serving others through the AmeriCorps' National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC). Two weeks ago, they deployed in 24 teams across the country, assisting community groups that are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic or implementing wildfire management in the West. […]
World's First All-Civilian Mission to Space Will Usher in New Era While Raising Money for St. Jude's
SpaceX announced Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission into space led by Jared Isaacman that will raise money for St. Jude's hospital.
Former Prisoners Turn Waste Into Beautiful Furniture, Re-Building Their Lives At the Same Time
Formerly-incarcerated people make clever furniture out of recycled construction waste at Formr, where pieces range from $89 to $500.
Volunteers Remove 9,200-lbs. of Trash From One of the Dirtiest Rivers in the US
In a weekend cleanup, volunteers with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful dug out 9,200 pounds of trash from the banks of the Tennessee River.
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