People Taking Action: Local teens helping homeless girls and women
and last updated 2021-04-27 23:31:44-04
HAMPTON, Va. - The home of Maria Karhnak had a few extra items bagged up, occupying an area just beyond the front door. We have a collected total of about 415 different types of pads, tampons and gently used bras that we collected over two weeks, she explained.
Soon, the Hampton High School student would join others to help load these bags of essential items into her brother s car to be dropped off to help girls and women facing homelessness.
It s the result of donation drives at Hampton High School, organized by some of the students in the school s rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program. It was Maria who got the ball rolling.
Head of local charity leads the way to help people get back on their feet
By: Beverly Kidd
and last updated 2021-04-22 20:29:40-04
NORFOLK, Va. - For the past six years, the Norfolk community has come to rely on the Village Family. Itâs a non-profit relief organization run by a dedicated staff and volunteers led by Natisha Wilson.
Angel Barnhill is one of the volunteers at Village Family.
âKnowing that thereâs people who are hungry and they need food on the table. and Natisha has been a gem in our community, said Angel. Sheâs very quiet and soft-spoken, but her smile is contagious. It speaks to what she does - itâs her passion.â
People Taking Action: Local volunteer helps get meals to kids in need!
and last updated 2021-04-13 21:10:45-04
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Families are struggling to put food on the table, and the pandemic is only exacerbating that challenge. That s why a special program in Virginia Beach is so important.
It s helping tens of thousands of students, and one of the volunteers is Karen McFatridge. For four years, she s been helping stuff bags with food going to kids in need in Virginia Beach. She believes it s important for her to take action this way. Because there are hungry children, and that just kills me, Karen said.
Domestic abuse survivor turns tragedy into triumph in the boxing ring
By: Beverly Kidd
and last updated 2021-04-06 21:34:35-04
CHESAPEAKE, Va. - Neisha Himes is a survivor. She managed to live through physical domestic abuse, escaping repeated assaults from a former boyfriend.
But she has not let that trauma define her. Instead, she put on a pair of boxing gloves and learned to fight. Boxing has been very instrumental in my journey as a survivor, she said.
What started as a way to defend herself has become a two-pronged passion: Boxing and helping others.
âI just remember what it s like. I was in a place where I didnât know how I was going to get out; I didnât know that there was help; I didnât know how to get resources; I didnât even know my worth.â
People Taking Action: Local woman honored for donating blood 55 times!
and last updated 2021-03-16 21:22:43-04
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Coastal Community Church recently transformed its main area for members into a Red Cross blood drive, and that s where News 3 was able to surprise someone who could easily be dubbed a super-donor.
Deb Sanderson gives consistently. I do; this is my 55th time!
Yes, the day we caught up with her, it was her 55th time giving blood. She says she tries to donate five times a year.
Why? Because her blood type is O negative. That s a big deal. Just ask Sean Ryan, who s with the Red Cross and was helping with that blood drive.