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Since 2006, Lori Weise of Downtown Dog Rescue has been running free spay/neuter dog clinics in Compton's East Rancho Dominguez Park. On the second Saturday of each month, about 35 dogs who have appointments are fixed, vaccinated and microchipped. Lori...
What started out as a three-week volunteer trip to Kenya has turned into a mission for SoCal's Racquel Turner. She helps run a home for orphaned girls about 30 miles from Nairobi, where the age ranges from 1st grade to...
My blog is about recognizing people who are making a positive contribution. Sometimes, that's as simple as being true to who you are, even if you may stand out or get criticized for being different. But "different" makes the world...
Sergio Paz runs a drop-in center for at risk youth in Lennox Park, just a stone's throw from LAX. Having grown up in Lennox, Paz knows firsthand that the community needs a place to keep kids safe.
Welcome to "It's Cool to Care," a guest blog about SoCal do-gooders who are making a difference in their communities. Maybe they'll inspire you to pitch in, or even just see the things around you with more open eyes. First up: Sun Valley's FixNation.
Over the next several months, journalist Amy Tenowich will be guest video blogging at KCET.org about inspiring people who are making a difference in their communities.
In honor of the upcoming Grunion run, we bring you learning and volunteering events catered to animal lovers everywhere.
Every week KCET will be bringing you ways to GET INVOLVED in your community. We believe that one person can be the instigator for change, and with so many people living in Los Angeles, we can make a huge difference. Building a better L.A. starts with you, so go out there, volunteer, get informed, and spread the word! This week, in honor of the Spring Equinox (March 20), KCET brings you ways to GET INVOLVED with the environment.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the massive tragedy of Haiti; when something of that magnitude strikes, we are unsure of what we can offer besides a check. Well, there is a lot we can offer. For weeks now, Crisis Camps have been popping up internationally: all-day events that bring together smart activist types who design, organize, and collaborate on technology projects aimed to help relief efforts in Haiti.
Please join us on January 30th in order to learn more about human trafficking and ways you can get involved from various organizations in attendance including Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), Stop the Traffik / OasisUSA and...
I am in awe of what Racquel is doing. And thanks a lot Miss Tenowich ... you managed to make me cry
That is fantastic, Heaven on Earth. It's not like there's a public bus system for cats, so your wor
Heaven on Earth Society for Animals has launched its very successful Spay & Neuter Transport Service
Stacey, I'm glad you are a fan! And I'm glad to hear you are out there on the front lines, trapping
Bravo, Amy! FixNation is such a wonderful group, and I'm very grateful that you've chosen them as yo
