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Warner Robins Purse Auction for Cancer

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:13:19 GMT

"We've asked the community to donate gently used or new purses so that we can hold this event at the Galleria Mall on the 13th of April," said Judy Mason.

Dentists Ready to "Give Kids A Smile"

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:37:17 GMT

Nearly 50 percent of children in the United States suffer from untreated tooth decay and other dental problems.

Totes for Tots Drive in Central Georgia

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:03:30 GMT

Something that you may have in your closet right now could help make a difference in the life of a foster child.

Macon's Oktoberfest Helps Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:15:46 GMT

Though this Oktoberfest event touts food and "bottomless beer" with each ticket, what makes it special is that it benefits the Central Georgia Breast Care Center at the Medical Center and Paint the Town Pink.

Montezuma Woman Throws Party for Breast Cancer Awareness

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:28:09 GMT

Dawn James spends time spreading awareness about breast cancer and fund raising.

Macon Charity in Need of Financial Help

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:42:35 GMT

Loaves and Fishes offers everything from food to clothing to transitional housing.

Hero Central: Lasagna Fundraiser for Cancer Foundation

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:28:57 GMT

Friday From 5 -7:30 p.m., homemade lasagna dinners with all the trimmings will be served up at Trinity United Methodist Church in Warner Robins.

Macon Woman Receives Free Car from Stranger

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:05:53 GMT

Jeff Nicklas, Executive Director of the Macon Rescue Mission says a man called his office Monday wanting to donate a car.

Macon's "Bible Story Lady"

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:16:28 GMT

Young says she's a member of Vineville Baptist Church and over the years has told thousands of Bible stories to Central Georgians.

Boy Donates Truckloads of Toys to Macon Preschool

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:03:51 GMT

Jack Finkelstein started the collection as part of his bar mitzvah project, and decided to give all of the toys to his former preschool.

Hero Central: The Value of Respect

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:38:52 GMT

The last week of May, the Freedom Park Community Center is hosting a forum that hopes to send an important message to young people.

Hospice Care Center Offers Casserole Ministry

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:07:47 GMT

Ann Strickland of Bonaire says Heart of Georgia Hospice was there when she and her family needed them most. She now volunteers to help out with their ministry.

Augusta Group Teams With Rebuilding Macon

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:04:46 GMT

The group mainly specializes in helping people recover from hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. But when they're not busy doing that, they're in Macon lending a hand where they can.

Cochran Girl Receives Canine Assistant

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:17:08 GMT

A non-profit organization in Alpharetta trains dogs as canine assistants. They can alert care givers when seizures start.

Macon DJ Raises Money for Diabetes Awareness

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:40:16 GMT

After more than ten years, Nichols agreed to shave off his goatee Thursday at Allure Salon in Macon.

Macon Teens Prepare for Anti-Hunger 'Souper Bowl'

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:18:23 GMT

Bethel CME Church in Southeast Macon is planning to play host to hundreds of young people this weekend for a volunteer event that will last throughout the day

Fundraiser to Benefit Baldwin High Grad

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:33:25 GMT

Georgia Cancer Support is having a fundraiser at Chick-fil-A to benefit a Baldwin High grad with lymphoma.

911 Dispatcher Receives Award for Saving a Life

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:09:47 GMT

Mid Georgia Ambulance President Ben Hinson says a 911 dispatcher used "extraordinary measures" to save a life.

13 Days of Giving

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:11:01 GMT

We spotlighted 13 local causes during our 13 Days of Giving. See their stories here.

13 DAYS OF GIVING: Project Giving Helps Local Families Dealing With Illness

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:53:08 GMT

Project Giving is a local charity that focuses on providing financial and emotional help to Georgia families that are dealing with a chronic illness.