30 Days of Giving

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Nominated by KFOR in Oklahoma City, OK
The Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma transforms lives through music. Its programs include the Granville Community Music School, which provides high‑quality music instruction to children ages 9–18 from low‑income families for just fifty cents per lesson; Guitars for Vets, a weekly guitar program for veterans; and the Oklahoma Opry, a longstanding platform for local artists.

 

Nominated by WSPA-TV/WYCW-TV in Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg Humane Society offers a variety of programs and services for both pets and pet owners. Their mission remains focused on providing excellent shelter and care to homeless animals in need, the Spartanburg Humane Society has evolved to develop proactive strategies aimed at combating the root causes of substandard animal care and thousands of unwanted animals. The Humane Society has been in service to Spartanburg County since 1964.

 

Nominated by WTWO in Terre Haute, IN
Isaiah 117 House in Knox, IN, provides physical and emotional support for children who are removed from their homes for safety concerns. While child welfare staff focus on paperwork and finding the right placement, volunteers help with clean clothes, comforting blankets, toys, and smiles in a warm, safe home.

 

Nominated by Fox 44, KWKT/KYLE-TV in Waco/Temple/Bryan, TX
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter, located in southwest Austin, supports diagnosed individuals, their families and caregivers, and the professionals who care for them. They offer support groups, educational programs, individualized planning provided by master’s-level clinicians, and community resource lists.
A Cause Close to Home: FOX 44 Supports Alzheimer’s Association in Nationwide Giving Campaign | KWKT – FOX 44

 

Nominated by WIAT-TV in Birmingham, AL
The Birmingham Service League is committed to compassionately serving individuals in the Birmingham community through needs-based philanthropic programs funded in part by its Encore Thrift Shop. Proceeds benefit two signature initiatives serving children in need. Clothes for Class provides K–5 in 50 elementary schools and 18 middle schools appropriate school attire, warm hoodies, including socks and underwear, a personal hygiene kit, and a book from the Kids’ Book Nook. Through Clothes for Class Shoppers, up to 25 students receive up to $150 each so they can select their own clothing spending.

 

Nominated by KTXL FOX40 Television in Sacramento, CA
Kids Helping Kids Sacramento is run entirely by junior and senior high school students. Through fundraising events and community initiatives, the students create real, lasting impact to serve children from all different backgrounds struggling with many different situations.

For the past 12 years, they have supported children battling pediatric cancer, along with their families, by providing financial assistance for medical expenses, travel, and other treatment-related costs. To date, they have donated over $230,000 to families affected by pediatric cancer.

 

Nominated by WFRV-TV in Green Bay, WI
Ribbon of Hope Foundation, established in 2003 by a small group of breast cancer survivors, is dedicated to serving as a financial, informational, and emotional resource for individuals living with breast cancer in Northeastern Wisconsin.

Through generous community support, including an annual golf outing, third party fundraising events, and individual and corporate contributions, Ribbon of Hope has granted over $4.7 million in support to more than 6,800 individuals living or receiving treatment in Brown or Kewaunee County. Depending on the nature of the patient’s diagnosis and financial need, grant recipients typically use the funds to cover medical bills, mediations, living expenses, wigs, gas/transportation and prostheses/bras.

 

Nominated by WKRN-TV in Nashville, TN
The Honor Foundation (THF) is a 3-month, executive education program that provides the tools and experiences necessary to help members of the U.S. Special Operations Forces transition from a 25 to 30-year career in a high-stress, specialized environment to civilian life as the next generation of corporate and community leaders.

The program helps veterans navigate the anxiety of leaving the military, with a focus on keeping local talent within the community. Every step is dedicated to preparing the participating men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career. The program has over 3,300 graduates to date and is funded entirely by private donations and operates at no cost to THF Fellows.

 

Nominated by WLAX/WEUX-TV in La Crosse, WI
Energy Services Inc. is a people-focused organization that supports households facing critical energy needs, helping limited-income families prevent or manage energy-related emergencies while promoting long-term self-sufficiency. ESI and the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund launched the Heat and Housing for Heroes campaign to help U.S. miliary veterans avoid energy-related emergencies by keeping heat and power on, while connecting them to additional state, county, and veteran resources.

 

Nominated by WAVY-TV in Norfolk, VA
Mercy Chefs provides restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders during disasters and emergencies, and beyond crisis response, operates community kitchens and outreach programs to serve food-insecure populations nationwide. Mercy Chefs’ Feed 757 initiative in Hampton Roads, VA distributes backpacks filled with nutritious food and essential supplies at multiple sites, aiming to reach 3,000 families at each site.

 

Nominated by KDVR/KWGN-TV in Denver, CO
Kenzi’s Causes is a Colorado nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income children and families with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Founded in 2007 by Jessica Bachus after the stillbirth of her daughter, Kenzi, the organization began by providing Christmas gifts to children in need. What started as a small act of kindness has grown into a statewide effort, distributing more than 100,000 toys, school supplies, books, and essentials.

 

Nominated by KHON-TV in Honolulu, HI
Lanakila Pacific is a family of programs and social enterprises including Kupuna Wellness, which supports seniors through free classes that blend exercise, games, excursions, and shared nutritious meals, and its Teaching & Learning Centers, where adults with cognitive, social, or physical disabilities build essential life and social skills and engage in community activities that strengthen independence and inclusion. The Lanakila Pacific Meals on Wheels program is Oahu’s largest and only island-wide meal delivery service for schools, adult day cares, and seniors.

 

Nominated by KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, NV
Life By Music uses music to create positive change. It provides instruments, customized education programs, and scholarships for kids, teens, and veterans. Life By Music partners with at-risk schools, foster homes, after-care programs, and veterans’ groups to build supportive environments where music fosters life skills, creativity, and confidence. Life By Music’s mission is to make music a source of hope and ensure access for those in need.

 

Nominated by WJZY-TV in Charlotte, NC
GenerationNation is dedicated to developing the next generation of civic leaders by equipping K–12 students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to actively engage in their communities. Through a combination of classroom learning and real-world programs, students gain firsthand understanding of how government works, participate in decision-making, and learn to evaluate civic information. GenerationNation provides year-round programs including youth councils and mock elections that build civic literacy and leadership skills.

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Nominated by KXMB/KXMA-TV in Bismarck, ND
The Capital Gallery operates a full-service fine art gallery dedicated to celebrating the history, art, and culture of North Dakota and the Northern Plains. It showcases work from local, regional, and international artists and has become a leading arts destination in western North Dakota, featuring more than 80 artists and welcoming thousands of visitors with free admission. Support from Capital Gallery Society patrons and the North Dakota Council on the Arts help expand access to the arts, increase artist visibility, and create meaningful cultural experiences that connect and enrich the community.

 

Nominated by WDTN/WBDT-TV in Dayton, OH
The Foodbank in Dayton, OH works to eliminate hunger and its root causes by serving as the central food distribution hub for the Miami Valley. For more than 50 years, it has supplied food to a network of 122 nonprofit partners, including pantries, shelters, and community programs. In 2025 alone, The Foodbank distributed more than 17 million pounds of food. The Foodbank also operates direct service programs like The Mobile Pantry, The Commodity Supplemental Food Program, The Good-To-Go-Backpack Program, and the Food Script Program to reach underserved populations.

 

Nominated by Nexstar’s National Sales Office based in Atlanta, GA
Bagel Rescue supports hunger relief and reduces food waste by connecting restaurants with excess food, specifically bagels and baked goods, to neighbors in need. Through donations from local bakeries, volunteers deliver bagels to food pantries, shelters, feeding programs, and community outreach efforts.

The organization serves more than 60 neighborhoods in 12 counties in the Atlanta metro area and has expanded into new cities across the Southeast including Alexandria, VA, Athens and Brunswick, GA, Nashville, TN, Raleigh, NC, and as far west as Portland, OR.

 

Nominated by WPRI-TV in Providence, RI 
Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue in Warwick, RI, is a rescue, shelter, and medical facility that provides cats and kittens saved from the streets with complete veterinary exams, spay or neuter surgeries, vaccinations, parasite treatments, microchips, and more. Founded in 2017, Scruffy Paws works with a statewide network of animal control agencies, shelters, veterinarians, and volunteers. The organization often treats animals with complex medical needs and coordinates large-scale rescue efforts, including stray cat colonies and in cases of hoarding.

 

Nominated by KTVX-TV/KUCW-TV in Salt Lake City, UT 
Veteran Overland Foundation (V/O) has supported military veterans through outdoor and overland activities and helped address many of the challenges veterans face, including PTSD, social isolation, and the transition to civilian life post deployment. V/O fulfills its mission by leading multi-day overlanding trips, traveling “over land,” while taking all necessary supplies for the journey. Previous overlanding trips have taken participants through Moab, Idaho, Colorado, and Baja Mexico.  Based in Portland, OR, V/O primarily serves veterans in the Pacific Northwest and is open to combat and disabled veterans, and their families.

 

Nominated by WDCW-TV/WDVM-TV in Washington, D.C. 
The Mary Stowe Boyd Robotic Pets for Veterans program provides a robotic companion dog or cat to veterans living with dementia across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. These special robotic pets respond just like real pets through sight, sound, and touch, can be with each veteran around the clock, and are clinically proven to provide joy, comfort, interactive companionship to seniors, and peace of mind to their families and caregivers.