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Pro mountain biker Jeff Lenoksy and Can’d Aid helped donate 65 brand new bikes and helmets to students in Hartford Tuesday.

First-graders at the Kennelly School in Hartford were surprised with new bikes thanks to a donation by professional mountain biker Jeff Lenosky.

For his birthday, a nine-year-old wanted to give to veterans in need, so he asked his friends for donations instead of presents. T-shirts, socks, and blankets. It’s not what most nine-year-old boys would ask for on their birthday, but it’s exactly what Owen Zavatone wanted. “My birthday was laser tag, and instead of them giving me presents, I thought...

Nine-year-old Oliver Koenig-Paquin from Glastonbury started collecting pajamas when he learned not every child has a warm set to wear to bed. This year, his goal is 6,500 sets.

Donations play a critical role for many nonprofits but needs go beyond a single day of giving.

From earthquakes to fires in 2021, many charities answered worldwide cries for help. Here’s how you can give the gift of charity this holiday season.

You might know Donovan Mitchell for his performance in the 2021 NBA playoffs, tearing it up for the Utah Jazz. But off the court, Mitchell has a soft spot for teachers – maybe that’s because his mom has been a preschool teacher for years. Mitchell talked with NBCLX about social justice and a $1 million donation Clorox is making to...

Here are some places where you can donate to the families affected by the condo collapse.

Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items, the offerings of people who have been homebound for months and are eager to clear out some of their possessions

Thanks to community fundraising, the Salvation Army is providing nearly 200 Norwich children with presents this Christmas.

While collecting donations in New Britain, a Salvation Army officer found something special shining in the pot – someone dropped a gold coin into a red kettle in New Britain. The donated coin, a Wiener Philharmoniker 1995, Republik Osterreich is worth between $1,800 and $2,000. It’s not the first time someone has dropped a generous gift into a donation kettle…

The TODAY toy drive has been a beloved tradition for more than 26 years. Since its inception, viewers have helped to make it special each and every year by showing up in Rockefeller Plaza with toys to donate to kids and families in need. While the toy drive looks a bit different this time around (it’s going virtual!) it’s especially important...

An Army veteran bought 40 Christmas trees but didn’t take any home. That’s because he wants first responders, veterans, those currently serving, and nurses to be the ones to pick them up.

Kids from the Glastonbury Newcomers’ & Neighbors Club collected socks to donate to those experiencing homelessness in the Hartford area.

Funds collected by the Red Kettle will support Connecticut families in need, including many of those who were impacted financially by the pandemic this year.

First Alert Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan gives his Red Kettle forecast, predicting the amount of donations The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles will raise this year.

Oliver’s Pajama Project came together when Oliver was just 4 years old. His preschool teacher asked students to donate a pair of PJs, but his parents say one wasn’t enough for him. This year he’s aiming to collect 2,500 pairs.

A lot has changed since we first met Oliver Koenig-Paquin last year. Back then he asked for 1,000 pajamas to donate to kids in need and exceeded that goal. Now, he’s another year older and a pandemic clouds everything. For Oliver, that just means he needs to do even more. “People are losing their jobs, and it’s harder to...

Lots of charitable groups are changing the way that you can give ahead of the holiday season. In 2019, the Salvation Army rolled out a new contactless way to collect donations from the public. The group introduced a QR code option on the posters of the collection buckets outside many stores during the holiday season. “We’re being forced to move…

During the pandemic, charitable organizations are making sure to develop new ways to allow people to continue to give and support those in need.