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- Amid Downturn, Salvation Army Sets Donation Record
Salvation Army administrators say the annual Red Kettle campaign set a record of $130 million in donations last year despite the recession.
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- 2009 Man & Woman Candidates Fundraise For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
For the next 10 weeks, the 2009 Man & Woman of the Year candidates will be fund-raising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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- Radio-Thon Raises Money For Kids
A three day Radio-thon on Kissin' 102.1 is underway to benefit the Children's Miracle Network...
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- P&G Hosts 'Digital Night', Sells T-Shirts For Charity
Procter & Gamble Co. marketers have teamed with companies from Facebook to Google to sell T-shirts for charity while exploring online potential.
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- Wichita Woman Illustrates Children's Book
Find out where to buy the book here.
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- Book Honors Kansas Women
The Wichita affiliate of Dress for Success has announced a new fund-raising initiative, the Kansas Women of Distinction tribute book
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- Wichita Receives HUD Homeless Funds
City of Wichita officials announced on Monday that Wichita will receive slightly more than $2 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to continue providing shelter and other resources to assist the homeless.
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- United Way Celebrates Third Anniversary Of 2-1-1 Help Line
To find local human services, thousands of callers are using United Way of the Plains' easy-to-remember phone number, 2-1-1, which celebrates its third anniversary on February 23.
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- Wal-Mart Foundation Donates $200,000 To Support Kansas Food Bank
Wal-Mart Foundation has announced a donation to the Rural Delivery Program and Senior Box Program at the Kansas Food Bank.
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- New Website Teaches Parents About Internet Safety
Many parents might find it difficult to keep up with their daughters’ activities online.
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- Recycle Old Cell Phones For Charity
As technology increases, many individuals and businesses are upgrading their cell phones regularly, leaving used phones obsolete. Catholic Charities Harbor House has found a use for these old cell phones.
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- Children's Clothing Consignment Sale In Northwest Wichita
With the economy in a tailspin and layoffs everywhere, families are searching for ways to save money. An organization called “Just Between Friends” is trying to help.
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- Advocates Seek Funding For Disabled Kansans
Roughly 4,000 Kansans are on waiting lists for services to help them lead more fulfilling lives.
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- Record Year For KAKE's Warm Hearts Drive
Nearly 8,000 items were collected in this year's Warm Hearts drive.
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- Local Scouts "Treat" Leaders To Pie
Scouts celebrate a big year by throwing pies in their leaders' faces.
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- Topeka School At Center Of Brown Vs. Board Sold
The formerly all-white Topeka school that was at the center of the landmark Brown v. Board desegregation case has been sold for $89,000.
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- Free Pet Adoption For Fire Victims
It is estimated that more than 40 family pets perished due to home fires in Wichita in 2008.
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- Gov. Sebelius, Coach Snyder Encourage Kansans To Thank Mentors
Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Coach Bill Snyder, leaders of the Kansas Mentors program, encouraged all Kansans to participate in National Thank a Mentor Day.
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- Senator Dole Donates $150,000 To Kansas Historical Society
Former Sen. Bob Dole has donated $150,000 to the Kansas Historical Society.
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- Volunteers Get Intoxicated, Show Dangers Of Driving Drunk
Police are trying to get out the message to those who might plan on driving drunk this New Year's Eve. Using a special demonstration, they show just how fast one can hit the legal limit for getting behind the wheel.
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- Wichita West Student Has Jersey Retired
After 17-year-old Alexsandra Morales collapsed and died at Wichita West High in April, her school honors her by retiring her basketball jersey.
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- Operation Holiday Donations Needed
The economy is hitting everyone hard, especially those agencies that help others. Inter-Faith Ministries reported Tuesday that Operation Holiday is having severe difficulty meeting their goals this season. They need help, in the form of food and cash.
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- Union Pacific Makes Big Donation to Kansas Food Bank
Monday, Union Pacific Railroad presented a check for $10,000 to the Kansas Food Bank. The amount should be enough to fill a boxcar.
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- Catholic Charitites Needs Toys; Volunteers
Catholic Charities Christmas Sharing Program will provide 386 families with food and more than 1,000 children with toys, hats, gloves, and stocking stuffers on Dec. 12 and 13.
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- Toys For Tots In Crisis
Toys for Toys says it still needs 20,000 toys to meet the needs of Wichita kids this Christmas.
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- WSU Student Organizations Host Mumbai Memorial
Several Wichita State Groups have come together to hold a candlelight memorial for the victims of Mumbai attacks.
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- Trans-Siberian Orchestra Concert To Benefit ROCKO
On Friday, December 5, 2008, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will return to Wichita to perform at the Kansas Coliseum as part of its Winter Tour 2008.
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- South Central Wichita's Historic Christmas Tour
There’s something for everyone at the fifth annual Historic South Wichita Christmas Tour, Saturday, Dec. 13, from 3 – 7 p.m.
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- Wichita Magazine Honors Outstanding Citizens
Wichita has no shortage of standout citizens, but without these 10 individuals Wichita wouldn't be what it is today.
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- Sour Economy Not Expected To Crimp Donations
Food banks and charities are confident that donations will stay up despite the gloomy economy.
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- Groups Look For Homes For Retired Race Dogs
While some groups say there is no way to determine exactly how many greyhounds are adopted annually, the Abilene, Kan.,-based National Greyhound Association estimates the number at about 20,000.
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- Cargill Provides Turkeys For Local Families' Holiday Meals
Cargill delivered 2,600 turkeys to the Kansas Food Bank Wednesday morning to provide families with nutritious holiday meals this season.
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- "Extreme Makeover" Returning To Kansas: Volunteers Wanted
A popular show seen on KAKE will soon be shooting an episode in Kansas.
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- 8 Wonders Of Kansas Art Announced
Keeper of the Plains one of 8 selected
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- Touch A Truck Visits Lawrence Dumont Stadium
KAKE hosted a wonderful station event called Touch A Truck on October 4th.
- Townhall Meeting Set to Toughen DUI Laws
The DUI Victims Center of Kansas is planning a townhall meeting Thursday night after last week's deadly accident.
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- Historic Minisa Bridge Will Reopen Tuesday
A ceremony to honor the reopening of the bridge will reopen exactly 76 years after the original dedication on Sept. 23, 1932.
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- Preparedness Is Theme At Kansas State Fair Monday
September is "Preparedness Month" in Kansas, and today the State Fair is hosting state, local and federal officials who work daily to keep Kansans safe.
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- Sedgwick County Zoo Getting Ready For Changes
Board members approved a master plan for changes to the Sedgwick County Zoo.
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- Green Car Giveaway Canceled at Riverfest
Wichita Festivals, Inc., announced Thursday they have canceled the Johnathan Goodwin Green Vehicle Giveaway.
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- Wichita Festivals Inc. Seeks Volunteers for Riverfest
Wichita Festivals, Inc. is looking for volunteers from the Wichita community to volunteer during this year's Riverfest.
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