March 4, 2014 Sonshine Childcare Center is a non-profit that's looking to open at toddler room for children from 12 months to two and a half years of age. They have most of the equipment they need, but could sure use your help with donations of gently used (or new) toys and items for these kids. Here's how you can help donate.
December 12, 2013 This time of year, it's easy to warm up with a blanket but there are some in the Yakima Valley that don't even have a blanket to wrap up in. Help us make blankets for The Union Gospel Mission, YWCA and Rod's House.
December 4, 2013
The Pegasus Project in Yakima is selling raffle tickets for a trip for two to Super Bowl 48 in New York City!
Papa Roach have always had a close bond with their fanbase, so when the Make-A-Wish Foundation came knocking asking the band to participate in making one special fan’s dream come true, they were more than willing to be a part of the experience.
October 14, 2013 As part of our "10 Deeds in 10 Days" in conjunction with Bill Harris Used Cars, 94.5 KATS raffled off an Epiphone electric guitar signed by Zakk Wylde to raise money for four local charities (Yakima Vet Center, Rod' House Homeless Teen Shelter, Y.W.C.A. Women's Shelter and the Selah Food Bank.)
Thank you to one and all who purchased one or more of the $5 raffle tickets. In all, roughly $300 (we're still counting!) was raised with 100% of the proceeds being split between those four organizations.
Without further ado, the winner is......
August 14, 2013 A great guy I went to junior high and high school with recently had an unexpected and quite serious medical situation that left him in the hospital for months. Many of our mutual friends I have had for many decades reached out to me to ask me to spread the word in an effort to help him and his wife Stacie with the thousands of dollars in expenses they have incurred.
June 21, 2013 The victims of Hurricane Sandy are getting help in a very creative way and you can help simply by viewing their advertisement on YouTube.
You can help the homeless in Yakima County! Each year Project Homeless Connect provides services like a hot meal, free haircuts, and medical and vision screenings to Yakima County Homeless. Here's how you can help.
January 3, 2013 I have to say I'm very proud of my daughter. Her whole life, she has been blessed (and burdened) with naturally blonde, curly hair. When she heard about Locks of Love a year ago, she decided that's what she wanted to do. Instead of getting her hair cut shorter, she'd wait it out a year to donate her hair to someone in need.
October 16, 2012 A tragic accident has put two little boys in the hospital.