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Saturday, April 20, 2013  Syracuse Grows held their 5th annual resource drive today at community garden sites throughout the city.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Donations, volunteers welcome

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  An Arizona sheriff has launched a plan to have as many as 500 armed volunteers patrol areas just outside schools in an effort to guard against school shootings

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  In its new home on E. Genesee Street, families enjoyed a Christmas dinner made by volunteers on Tuesday.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  The Rescue Mission and more than 200 volunteers are making sure those that need a warm meal are not going hungry this Thanksgiving. That's something the entire community can be grateful for.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Following a blood donation shortfall due to Hurricane Sandy's impact, an American Red Cross blood donation center in Liverpool extends its hours to encourage Central New Yorkers to step up to the plate.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The Healthy Pet Clinic returns to St. Lucy's Church this Sunday in the same neighborhood where a starving pit bull was found last week.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Healthy Pet Clinics return for a second year this fall at St. Lucy's Church in Syracuse.  The Clinics offer low cost veterinary care for the pets of needy Syracuse residents.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Seven more volunteers from the American Red Cross Central New York Chapter are being deployed to the Gulf Coast.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Nothing is left of a home, burned down early Sunday morning

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Food, balloons and a festive atmosphere filled the Marcellus Fire Department Saturday as the Johnson family thanked the hundreds of volunteers who helped rebuild the family's home.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Hundreds of Syracuse area volunteers were recognized by Superintendent of the Syracuse City School District, Sharon L. Contreras, at a luncheon on Wednesday.

Monday, April 02, 2012  More than 100 volunteers are doing a home makeover for a 29-year-old man who was left paralyzed when he was struck by a car while helping an injured pedestrian.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Matt's Memo:  Ten years ago a raging fire collapsed a home and killed two firefighters in Pompey.  It's a day not to be forgotten.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Another showdown is brewing between fishermen and cormorants.