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Monday, May 20, 2013  Don Cunkle, the Program Director for TART's Recycle-A-Bicycle program spoke with 7&4's Megan Moore about the 3rd Annual Recycle-A-Bicyle Bike Swap starting May 31.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Father Fred Foundation is setting up for it's Spring garage sale.

Friday, May 10, 2013  UPDATE: Timothy Allen and Tracey Buzzell were in court Tuesday and charged with one count of abandonment and cruelty to animals.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  This winter, Love INC in Traverse City says they have seen about a 50% increase in need for utility bill payments. They also said a lot of people will hold off paying their rent in order to pay their utility bills, therefore causing an increase in rent assistance.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Goodwill Industries based in Northern Michigan has grown by leaps and bounds over the past years but they're still always looking for donations not only to fill the store but also fund their many programs.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Customers shopping through layaway at the popular department store could receive extra help from individuals that Kmart has named "Layaway Angels."

Saturday, December 01, 2012  The local Home Depot in Traverse City donated 2,500 Kidde 10-year sealed lithium battery smoke alarms to Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department and Traverse City Fire Department Saturday, to support the area’s  Smoke Alarm Project.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Fourth and fifth graders in Petoskey have something new to read tonight. Each student received a new book filled with short Odawa tales thanks to the community encouraging local history.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Billionaire history buff giving $7.5 million needed to repair quake-damaged Washington Monument

Sunday, December 25, 2011  As we wrap up the month of December and enter into the new year the Red Cross is asking you to help it celebrate National Blood Donor Month.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Several charities will get some financial help this holiday after Traverse City Light & Power distributes nearly $23,000.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Michigan Christmas tree growers are donating 1,100 real Christmas trees in an effort to help military families celebrate the upcoming holiday.

Monday, November 28, 2011  An update tonight on a story we brought you Friday. A homeless shelter that was in serious need of septic system work in order to keep 18 beds is getting the work done!

Sunday, November 27, 2011  A statewide program is giving Michigan hunters a chance to donate unwanted deer to help fight hunger.

Saturday, November 26, 2011  You have the chance to give a needy child a holiday gift that they will definitely treasure this season.