Getting a gift on Christmas Day often provides lifelong memories of joy and happiness for a child. For children in need whose parents cannot afford to buy a gift, The Salvation Army Angel Tree often fills a void that is greatly appreciated by youngsters who get a gift from the tree. People who make this ...

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Sr Natl Correspondent The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., pulsed with history and urgency as the Black Press of America gathered for its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception. The evening honored House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke, and Communications Workers of ...

By Dianne Anderson Needles might be one scary factor preventing people from giving blood, or a long trek to the blood bank is too inconvenient, but health outreach worker Ingrid Green knows better. She finds that low donations from the Black community have more to do with historical trauma. “Stories are passed down through families ...

By Dianne Anderson Those that have it to give will dig deep in their closets and pantries this weekend in support of the city’s fifth big donation drive-through to help the homeless, and the nonprofits who serve them. On Saturday, July 29, the drive-through runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Main Facilities ...

First 5 San Bernardino, in partnership with First 5 California, has facilitated the donation of nearly $1 million in COVID-relief emergency supplies for families in San Bernardino County including most recently providing nearly 300,000 diapers, and over 700,000 baby wipes to area child care providers in San Bernardino County. A van load of these items ...

By Dianne Anderson With COVID-19 surging off the rails and hospital beds filled to capacity, everyone is being asked to give what they can, and almost everybody can give blood. Over the years, LifeStream had presented its annual Blood of the Martyrs blood drive under the lead of community advocate Lois Carson to commemorate Blacks ...

Stater Bros. Markets and its philanthropic arm, Stater Bros. Charities are stepping in and raising critical funds to support local food banks and hunger relief programs to address food insecurity in the communities we serve. Now through December 31st, all Stater Bros. Markets locations will be collecting monetary donations to help fill the food banks ...

Stater Bros. is spreading cheer this holiday season by giving back to the loyal communities it serves.  To brighten the holidays for those in need, Stater Bros. Charities donated over $840,000 to local non-profit organizations that benefit hunger relief and children’s well-being initiatives. Stater Bros. Charities supports critical needs in the communities where Stater Bros. ...