South Bay "Mrs. Claus" brings Christmas joy and more to San Jose families
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
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Complaints led to Hegseth's nonprofit ouster
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down as head of a veterans' rights group in 2016 following a series of complaints. CBS News Confirmed verification producer James LaPorta joins with more.
Pete Hegseth speaks after New Yorker report
CBS News has confirmed that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to serve as the next U.S. defense secretary, was forced to step down from a previous leadership role with a nonprofit due to accusations of financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety and repeated intoxication while on the job. "The New Yorker" first reported the allegations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Hegseth on Capitol Hill.
Nonprofit helps people finish loved ones' crafts
When a loved one dies, they sometimes leave behind unfinished crafts and works of art. A nonprofit has made it its mission to help people finish them. Janet Shamlian takes a look.
Nonprofit helps veterans find jobs
After veterans' brave service ends, the return to everyday life can be challenging. "Hiring Our Heroes" President Eric Eversole joins CBS News ahead of Veterans Day to discuss the nonprofit's work to get service members employed after they return home and the unique qualities they bring to the workplace.
How an urban farming nonprofit in California is addressing food insecurity
The "CBS Mornings'" series "Rebuilding America" shows how a California organization is helping to provide neighbors with better access to fruits and vegetables in food deserts.
How the nonprofit Stand with Trans tries to empower youth
Stand with Trans aims to help transgender people and their loved ones find community and resources amid laws looking to limit LGBTQ+ rights.
Affordable housing tax credits set to expire, threatening eviction for thousands
Amid unrelentingly high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in next five years.
Jazz legends' nonprofit inspires next generation of musicians
The founder of Jazz House Kids has produced some big stars, but says the focus is on how jazz has the power to make students better at whatever they choose to pursue.
Texas targets religious groups aiding migrants
The issue of immigration has led to tensions between the federal government and the states and between border governors and big city mayors. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story of a legal fight between a decades-old Catholic charity in El Paso, Texas, and state officials.
Nonprofit reunites Marines with their K9s
After K9s retire from service, a non-profit animal welfare group is helping reunite them with their Marine handlers.
Group makes sports accessible to disabled athletes
In 2020, two New York brothers with a love for lacrosse were inspired by their sister to create a nonprofit group designed to make the sport more accessible to children with disabilities. Four years later, their group offers a variety of sports for athletes of all abilities.
Nonprofit on Melinda French Gates donation
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates is donating $1 billion over the next two years to help women's rights, including reproductive rights. A nonprofit independent news outlet called "The 19th" will receive a multi-million dollar donation. Its co-founder and CEO, Emily Ramshaw, discusses the donation on "CBS Mornings."
Melinda French Gates $1B grant: Who benefits?
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Tuesday her plans to donate $1 billion over the next two years to various organizations and individuals working on behalf of women and families. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
Nonprofit leader on state of AAPI in film, TV
The iconic Cannes Film Festival will wrap up this weekend, with an added focus on cultural representation. Gold House, a nonprofit that focuses on promoting and uniting the Asian Pacific community, worked with Cannes to help diversify the films and filmmakers that receive spotlights. Co-founder and CEO Bing Chen joins CBS News to discuss the state of AAPI representation in entertainment.
Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in Southern California
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow.
Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in California food desert
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow, bringing on new volunteers, partnering with food banks, companies and farms, and hosting special toy and clothing drives.
Aaron Carter's new song posthumously released
First on "CBS Mornings," we're getting a first listen to a never-before-heard song from Aaron Carter. Carter died in 2022 after struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Now, his team and his sister, Angel Carter Conrad, are releasing his previously unheard music. "The Recovery Album" comes out May 24. Part of the proceeds will go to the nonprofit "The Kids Mental Health Foundation," formerly known as "On Our Sleeves."
Nonprofit provides free guide dogs
"Guiding Eyes for the Blind," a New York-based nonprofit, provides free guide dogs for the visually impaired. Each year the group is able to provide 150 dogs, which can costs thousands of dollars to train and care for, to those in need.
Nonprofit provides culinary training, free meals
Farming Hope, a nonprofit in San Francisco, provides culinary training for those who have been incarcerated, experienced homelessness or been the victims of violent crime. On top of that, all the meals that are served are free, providing a much-needed lifeline for those experiencing food insecurity. CBS Bay Area's Itay Hod has the story.
Texas accused of stymying help for migrants
CBS News has learned that Texas officials are being accused of purposely making it harder to coordinate its migrant busing operation to Democratic-led cities. National correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Nonprofit teaches kids confidence with improv
In our series "A More Perfect Union," we'll show you how the innovative nonprofit The Unscripted Project is giving improvisational comedy a serious role in the classroom to help students learn confidence and other life skills. CBS News National Correspondent Jericka Duncan gave it a try at one Philadelphia school.
"Unbelievably frugal" Indianapolis man left $13 million to charities
Terry Kahn lived in a modest house, drove an old Honda and refused to carry a cellphone because he thought it cost too much.
Training program restores hope for jobless miners
The recent boom in renewable energy has impacted the coal industry. But new labor opportunities are coming in the form of a community-based nonprofit in West Virginia that is teaching unemployed coal miners valuable job skills that they can use to transition careers. Mark Strassmann has details.
Jeremiah Program celebrates 25 years empowering single mothers and their children
Jeremiah Program celebrates 25 years empowering single mothers and their children
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