Mothers in Charge founder describes importance of Joy of Sharing campaign for Philadelphia kids
Toys collected through CBS News Philadelphia's annual Joy of Sharing campaign are given to children through Mothers in Charge and the Salvation Army.
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Toys collected through CBS News Philadelphia's annual Joy of Sharing campaign are given to children through Mothers in Charge and the Salvation Army.
There's still time to donate a new unwrapped toy to the Joy of Sharing toy drive - but time is running out. Janelle Burrell reports from the Great Hall at CBS Philadelphia.
Santa arrived on a firetruck at SPIN, an organization dedicated to assisting families and people with autism and developmental disabilities. The kids greeted Santa and Mrs. Claus, and later they were given toys donated by FOP Lodge 5 and other organizations.
You have been helping us make the holiday season brighter for families in our area all season. As the CBS Philadelphia Joy of Sharing Toy Drive enters its last week, here's how you can help.
The Salvation Army's century-old Red Kettle campaign gets a digital upgrade, combining tradition with modern convenience.
The Salvation Army adopts tap to pay technology to its annual Red Kettle campaign to make donating easier. Natasha Brown reports.
Alice Webb, a volunteer with The Salvation Army since the early 1970s, is one of many volunteers who sort toys and help families shop for the holidays.
A Northeast Philadelphia mom who lost her son to gun violence just two days before Thanksgiving is looking to the Joy of Sharing campaign to help restore joy this holiday season.
We exist to make our communities a better place. That's why CBS News Philadelphia is proud to once again host our "Joy of Sharing" campaign. It helps the Salvation Army and the nonprofit Mothers In Charge. It supports families who lost loved ones to gun violence. Natasha Brown talked with one mother who shared how this toy drive is a bright spot during this difficult holiday season.
The Salvation Army's trademark bell and iconic red kettle signal the ringing in of the holiday season and the joy of sharing.
The Salvation Army brass band joined CBS News Philadelphia to help kick off our annual Joy of Sharing toy drive.
'Tis the season for giving back to others and helping families in your local community. The Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle campaign this Saturday, making Christmas possible for many this holiday season. Aziza Shuler reports.
Mothers in Charge is a local organization that supports families who lost loved ones to gun violence.
Jim Donovan chats with Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight of Mothers in Charge and Major Shaun Belanger of the Salvation Army about our Joy of Sharing campaign.
This week, flooding impacted roads and families around Philadelphia, the "Rosie Girls" program changes the faces of a male-dominated industry, the Joy of Sharing Toy Drive and much more.
JP Morgan Chase employees are spreading holiday cheer this season by contributing toys and time to the Joy of Sharing campaign. CBS Philadelphia is partnering with the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge to give toys to children in need this year.
Delaware Blue Coats staff and fans are helping spread holiday cheer this season by donating to the Joy of Sharing campaign. CBS Philadelphia is partnering with the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge to give toys to children this holiday season.
M&T Bank employees, family members and customers are helping make Christmas joyful for kids around the region by donating to the Joy of Sharing campaign, which is happening now. The toy drive benefits the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge, a nonprofit serving families affected by gun violence.
The Salvation Army band visited CBS Philadelphia to celebrate the holiday season. The Joy of Sharing campaign will benefit the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge, an organization serving families affected by gun violence.
The American Airlines Philadelphia team is helping spread holiday cheer with donations to the Joy of Sharing toy drive.
A PECO lineman dressed as Santa visited patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The gifts collected by CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing campaign have brought joy to families hurting at the holidays, founder Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight said.
Mothers in Charge supports families affected by gun violence. Kids are sometimes the "forgotten mourners," the organization's founder Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight said. This holiday season CBS News Philadelphia is partnering with Mothers in Charge and the Salvation Army to donate toys to kids during the Joy of Sharing campaign.
Major Shaun Belanger with the Salvation Army and Leslie Patterson-Tyler with the Kimmel Center joined CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning.
The Philadelphia Flyers are helping CBS Philadelphia make the holidays a little brighter for some children in the Delaware Valley. The Flyers are collecting new, unwrapped toys for our Joy of Sharing campaign at the Wells Fargo Center. Pat Gallen reports.
Day 3 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region continues Thursday as temperatures are set to hit the low 100s.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
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The other suspect in the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia remains on the run.
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As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
The other suspect in the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia remains on the run.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
The Welcoming Center has opened a pop-up storefront for immigrant small business owners.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed Tyson Foerster and Dan Vladar to contract extensions and forward Noel Acciari in NHL free agency.
The Philadelphia Flyers on July 1 signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.
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The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
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City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in signing LeBron James, according to a report from The Athletic Wednesday night.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says temps are set to be as high as the low 100s Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
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The fire on Wednesday is the second one at the Feltonville recycling facility in less than a month.
Fans at Lemon Hill say Philadelphia has provided a great space for them to enjoy the 2026 World Cup.