charity

We know East Texas is very giving. But exactly how much do East Texans give? It's pretty high based on this latest survey.

People tend to feel generous during the holidays in December, but January can be a rough month for organizations that rely on donations.  Tyler's Meals on Wheels program is feeling the pinch, and could use a boost right now.

It happens around this time every year and today is the day! Wednesday, March 30th is when Jersey Mike's caps off their 'Month of Giving' campaign by donating 100% of the days' sales to CASA for Kids of East Texas.

The Westboro Baptist Church may have finally met its match. And that match is only five-years-old.

Ever wonder where the money you donate to charity goes? You’re not alone.

Smith County Fire Departments will be participating in a "Fill the Helmet" fundraiser at intersections around Smith County all day Saturday. Their goal being raise money to aid the West, TX Fire Department. Earlier this week the small town of West was devastated by a fertilizer plant explosion. To date 12 people have been confirmed dead and 200 more have been injured.

Football players are stereotyped as big, mean, and scary. We see them every week tackling other players to the ground. But sometimes the players who seem the biggest and scariest, are the most loveable with the biggest hearts. That's what Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson just proved.

We’ve all done it. We buy a small bag of groceries at the store to donate to a food bank. We bring toys for the tots. We buy some gloves and a scarf to put on a tree for a needy child. But few of us have done what Rankin Paynter did for his Clark County community.

Katy Perry has a big, $175,000 heart. Through ticket sales for her massive California Dreams tour, which wrapped last month, Perry was able to raise $175,000 for charity. The funds will be dispersed over a collection of 50 nonprofits, with $40,000 being allocated to the Humane Society of the United States (a favored charity of fellow pop star Kesha). Another $40,000 will be donated to the Children

JDHancock, Flickr Many of us look for ways to reach out to needy and hurting children in an effort to make their Christmas season a little brighter. Choosing a trustworthy and reliable charity for your special Christmas project may seem overwhelming with so many organizations to choose from ...

Skin care industry giant Neutrogena is working with globalgiving to help out with charitable causes all over the nation and the world! How you can help - after the jump.