charity

Shane McDaniel hung a sign outside his shop, soliciting donations of firewood for needy families...

Nothing says Christmas like 35,000 teddy bears on ice.

Christmas puts many in the giving spirit. Here are a few charities and events that can help you give back.

I'm not telling you where to donate your clothing, I'm just giving you another option!

The hashtag #Clips4Kids was started by members of the website Twitch.tv as a way to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Minnesota Vikings fans are rewarding the Saints punter for his sportsmanship at the end of the game.

Every day from 7 AM – 7 PM, until further notice, volunteers will be collecting and assembling the kits.

It takes a special type of lowlife to take advantage of people affected by a natural disaster.

Giving Tuesday is recognized by more than 70 countries around the world. It began in 2012 offset the commercialization created by Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday also coincides with the beginning of both individual and corporate charitable seasons.

They will be awarding a total of $10,000 in cash to all participants of the 3rd annual "Tree of Hope" during the awards ceremony at 6pm on December 22nd.

A national survey puts Louisiana dead last when it comes to lending a hand. The problem with the survey is they left out the one place where most of us do the bulk of our giving. It's an unfair portrait of a very giving people.

If you're buying school uniforms here is how you can save money and help make your community a better place at the same time.

You want to become a Partner in Hope, but you don't think you can swing it. Here's some items that might make you reconsider your budgetary questions and help save the lives of children and their families.

IHOP restaurants nationwide are celebrating a "Decade of Giving" today on the tenth anniversary of National Pancake Day.

Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore had a great idea, to put on a cruise with a few of his current and former players and raise money for his charity.

My wife, the lovely Ms. Alli, has worked with special needs kids her entire adult life, so I have an extraordinary appreciation for those who help these beautiful kids.

We've all pondered what we would do if we ever won the lottery -- buy a new home and car, set up our kids for college, give some to charity, etc.

A hospital shoeshine man understands the spirit of giving shouldn't be saved for just December. He has given every penny of his tip money over 36 years to helping families. His amazing story will touch you and hopefully motivate you to find your own spirit of giving.

98-year-old Jack MacDonald of Seattle, Washington was known as quite the frugal man. He lived in a modest retirement community and according to friends, he clipped coupons, hated paying for coffee and even wore sweaters with holes in them.

The man responsible for the most famous on-side kick in NFL history is coming to Lafayette to meet all the Acadiana Saints fans. New Orleans Saints All-Pro punter and kicking specialist Thomas Morstead will be appearing at Ruffino’s on the River in River Ranch on Tuesday July 23rd. Read more to learn about all the details.