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Monday, May 13, 2013  The United Way of Northwest Michigan is hoping to put books in the hands of children during the summer months.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Hundreds of people got the chance to taste some of the best soups that Northern Michigan has to offer, all to raise money for those in need.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  "Despite the weather, we're thinking of this as a Summertime campout," said Mike Kent, with Kampout for KAIR.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  A Traverse City fitness center is hosting a weekend long benefit to help out a Leelanau Coutny family who lost everything in a house fire this month.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  St. Patrick's Day celebrations continued in Leland on Sunday where community members came together for a traditional feast to benefit a good cause.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  It was a head shaving show in downtown Traverse City Saturday where dozens of people buzzed their heads to support a great cause.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Dozens of animal lovers headed out for a special winter dog walk in Traverse City on Saturday, to walk their pooches for a good cause.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  A downtown Traverse City business did it's part to help out a local organization that offer free crisis services to the community.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  For the seventh year, the Kiwanis family of Traverse City is packaging nearly 15,000 meals to be shipped to hungry people around the world, and locally.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A local program that makes sure disabled veterans always have a ride to the doctor wants to expand, but they need some help.

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.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Resale shops here in northern Michgian see a real dip in donations this time of year, but what items they say desparately need might surprise you.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Katie heintz was a Saint francis student who was just 16 years old when she died of leukemia in 2005.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The 13th annual Toy Bus tour makes a stop in Traverse City.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  A Detroit-based dog rescue group helped distribute about 7,000 pounds of dog and cat food in New York to those affected by Superstorm Sandy.