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Give Back Series

Does My Donation Make a Difference?

Ever wonder what happens when you donate an item to a thrift store? Follow the journey of this donated pair of shoes to see all the good giving can do.

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Does My Donation Make a Difference?

Ever wonder what happens when you donate an item to a thrift store? Follow the journey of this donated pair of shoes to see all the good giving can do. 3:19
Idaho Falls Community Sees Miracles as They Serve

At the Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center, people like you dedicate their time and talents to helping others each week. While making quilts, toys, and crochet bereavement outfits for babies, the volunteers themselves feel loved and lifted. 4:10
Running a Free Clinic in Romania

Dr. Grecu is an ophthalmologist who volunteers his expertise at a social clinic in Romania. The clinic provides health care free of charge to those without income or health insurance. 3:32
Teens’ Christmas Service Project for a Nursing Home

Idaho Falls teens were able to make scarves for a nearby nursing home and bring a bit of the Christmas spirit by caroling to its residents. 2:57
Escaping Poverty—Community Chicken Project

A Haitian community began a humanitarian project that offered chickens, supplies, and training to participants so that they could start their own business. Working has given Lucienne a new sense of hope and purpose. 3:23
“I Thank God That Our Paths Crossed”—Ending Blindness in Premature Newborns

LDS Charities donated equipment to Dr. Vatavu to assist her in preventing blindness in premature babies in Bucharest, Romania. She comes to love these families and cherishes her ability to help them. 3:11
“A Tree Is Life”: Planting Trees in Haiti for Future Generations

One Haitian man wanted to plant more trees, so he connected with the local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 3:33
A Haven from Gang Violence: The Compton Junior Posse Equestrians

In the Compton Junior Posse, the kids can ride and take care of horses, but they have to be doing well in school in order to participate. 3:57
Baptists and Mormons Working Together: Tutoring Struggling Kids in Los Angeles

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a local Baptist church have teamed up to help tutor kids from struggling communities and families in Los Angeles. 3:11
Crocheting for a Difference

Ellen wanted to find a way to give back. She began crocheting toys to donate to the Idaho Falls humanitarian center. 4:18
Teaching English to Refugees

When looking for service opportunities, Kerry Porter discovered that she could use her few spare hours during the week to teach English at a local refugee center. 3:15
“I Call Her My Church Mommy.” How mentors benefit refugees—Give Back by the Mormon Channel

When Chantal and her family were relocated from Africa to the United States, they felt a culture shock. What made the most difference for Chantal was having adults who were willing to be mentors for her. 3:46