It's a Holiday Season of Sharing With Those in Need Published: Tue, Dec 14, 2010 Demand is up; supply is down. Not talking about the markets here, or the hottest Christmas toy. This is the problem afflicting the nation's charities. The recession continues to take its toll, with more people in need. They include individuals and families who had always been able to take care of themselves, but... Read More

New York to implement clothing recycling program Updated: Mon, Aug 2, 2010 NEW YORK — Here's the truth about fashion: It changes quickly. So what do you do when you're stuck with a closet full of barely worn shirts, dresses and shoes? Starting in September, New York City will launch one of the largest textile recycling initiatives in the nation. The aim is to make it easy to... Read More

Donor fatigue affecting local charities? Updated: Mon, Dec 19, 2005 This gift-giving season do you have anything left to give, or has donor fatigue taken over? Read More

Red Cross isues plea Updated: Sat, Sep 24, 2005 The American Red Cross asked Americans to give more to help hurricane victims, saying the $853 million donated for Katrina is less than half of what's needed. Rita will require even more. "We have a long way to go in our fund-raising to meet the needs of people from Katrina, let alone what we need to do for the... Read More

Elks members helping victims Updated: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 Elks Lodge members from Edmond, Oklahoma City, and Midwest City lodges are collecting items for Hurricane Katrina victims. People are asked to donate clothing, toiletry items, linens and food. The goal is to send several truckloads to some of the hardest hit areas. Those who want to donate are asked to drop... Read More

Oklahomans helping evacuees Updated: Mon, Sep 5, 2005 While one family of Louisiana evacuees needed fuel after running out of gas on Interstate 40 coming to Oklahoma City, Murray County residents inquired about how they could get school supplies to evacuee children due to arrive at Falls Creek youth camp today. Those are among the 515 telephone calls made during... Read More

Eat Out for *Celebrations! Updated: Tue, Dec 7, 2004 The following restaurants will be donating 10 percent of today's proceeds to the Eat Out for *Celebrations! program: Oklahoma City Abuelita's Mexican Restaurant, 5603 S Pennsylvania Irma's Burger Shack, 1035 NW 63 Metro Wine Bar and Bistro, 6418 N Western Nino's, 7220 S. Western and 6509 Northwest Expressway... Read More