Giving

The legacy of late Dartmouth Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital veterinarian DR. Nicole Rickard lives on in a new police K-9's vest.

The most difficult part of the holiday season for me is always taking down the Christmas tree. I love seeing all the family ornaments, love sitting at night by the soft glow of the lights and parting with all of that really means the season is over...

Davin Alves, 10, from Marion who wanted to give this holiday season by raising money for the United Way of Greater New Bedford Hunger Commission.

She was given terrible odds to live. One year later, Dartmouth's miracle sheep Kiki is still kicking. Last January, I had the privilege to meet Kiki and hear her story. She was only 6 weeks old at the time, had been born with paralyzed legs and her own mother had refused to nurse her. Debor...

Police officers in Dartmouth, Fairhaven and Acushnet are helping Jerry Pinto fill three buses full of new, unwrapped toys for families in need Dec. 10 and 11.

The Grinch will stop by Cojo’s Toy World on Purchase Street to take pictures and accept donations for Lighthouse Animal Shelter.

Santa’s Porch in Hopedale has been making spirits bright for years and they got the chance to share their efforts with the country on live television.

Leah Medeiros is on a mission to bring as many donations as possible to Forever Paws Animal Shelter to ensure that every animal there feels loved this season.

A few New Bedford fishermen purchased 50 turkeys with their hard-earned money to give back to families in need this Thanksgiving.

Victoria Grasela said the goal of the United Way of Greater New Bedford is to collect enough food to create 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets for needy families.