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Heroes Needed for Seizure Dog

12:49 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Sassy is not just a companion for 5 year old Jonathan.  He can help him with his rare form of epilepsy, but it will cost $15,000.  You can make a difference.

Snow Help for Military Families

7:47 AM, Jan 14, 2012

A local landscaper has a very personal reason for trying to help another military family through SnowCare for Troops.  It's part of a national non-profit.

Rescued Dog Saves Family

9:08 PM, Jan 6, 2012

A viewer emailed our Tipline to make sure we knew about Grace.  See how this rescued dog lives up to her name.   

Hero Central: Strangers Turned Christmas Angels

11:17 PM, Dec 23, 2011

The Weber family is feeling the love and generosity this holiday season -- from a group of complete strangers.

Orleans Niagara BOCES Helps The Homebound

10:22 PM, Dec 21, 2011

When the Orleans Niagara B.O.C.E.S heard that a local senior citizen living as a double amputee needed a ramp leading from her home to get to appointments they immediately got to work to help her out.

Stranger Pays Cheektowaga Woman's Layaway Bill

9:02 AM, Dec 21, 2011

Shannon Ross of Cheektowaga went to K-Mart on French Road in Depew Monday afternoon to pay her layaway bill but was surprised when a stranger offered to pick up the tab.

Hero Central: Reading Service for the Blind Needs Your Help

8:29 PM, Dec 14, 2011

Twin Cities Toy Drive Is A Success After Fire

4:05 PM, Dec 12, 2011

Lots of heroes from across the area really stepped up this weekend. They helped The Rockin' With Santa Toy Drive in the Twin Cities, deliver on a yearly promise on Sunday.

Local Not-For-Profit Helping Kids in Africa Succeed

1:08 PM, Nov 29, 2011

A local not-for-profit is hosting a very unique event next month to benefit children in distressed schools in Liberia and Kenya. Kawelle's "Ugly Sweater 5K Race" will take place Saturday, December 10th at 9 a.m.

JCC Students Host Benefit for Classmate Battling Cancer

7:27 AM, Nov 29, 2011

Students in JCC's Human Service's Club are hosting a spaghetti dinner Friday to benefit a fellow classmate that is battling colon cancer.

Central Park Resident Pleased with Settlement

6:19 PM, Nov 25, 2011

State Attorney General's office orders owners to fix long-neglected neighborhood plaza.

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The United Way of Buffalo and Erie County

http://www.uwbec.org
Phone: (716)887-2626

Volunteer Center link

http://www.uwbec.org/content/pages/volunteercenter
or e-mail at volunteer@uwbec.org
or call (716)887-2626
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