“I think it’s not only changed us, but it’s actually even changed the public the view on what volunteer firefighters, EMS providers and cops actually do,” Chief Deputy for the Gassaway Fire Department Shane Dillenger said.
Santa Claus is known for bringing joy on Christmas Day. But in Allen, Kentucky, it’s someone else driving a different big red sleigh. Frank Rudder is Santa’s right-hand man, making sure all the children’s wishes are heard loud and clear.
Freeman continues to twirl her way into the hearts of community members and leaves a lasting impact on all of those she has helped to coach and mentor through the years.
Deputy First Class Bocky Miller created 'Operation Copsicle' as an outreach program to help build better relationships with children across Cabell County.
Katie Riedel has taken the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to give back to the community when she started filling blessing boxes around the area last October.
Linda Harris said she was on the ventilator for 13 days in the hospital after being flown there. It wasn’t until she woke up she found out, through her family members, that she was pulled from the fire by four men passing by.
Years ago, Glick had an idea to start a community food drive during the holy season, asking members of the congregation to donate a can of food or money during every visit they made to the Temple, to help people who were struggling to provide enough food for families.
Thelma still doesn't know who suggested she be put in a position to help others -- as a part of a new group inside then Gov. Jay Rockefeller’s Office called “The Governor’s Hotline.”
This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, many more families have found themselves needing help putting food on the table for the very first time.
Typically college students use their summer break to relax or go on a trip, but one small group of Shawnee State University students has been spending much of their free time in a lab, dedicating hour after hour to help others get through the pandemic safely.
Jennifer Casto and Julie Turley work for Sorensen Communications. They are contracted through the state’s DHHR to provide American Sign Language interpretation for the deaf community during the pandemic.
Covid-19 has bought hardships on many families. Businesses have been closed, jobs have been lost, but a group of people in Ashland, Kentucky have devoted themselves to service during this rough time.
