American woman said to be among 18 aid workers detained in Afghanistan
A regional official tells CBS News the aid workers were arrested for "promoting Christianity," but the nonprofit group involved says it's received no information.
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Stopping abuse of disability accommodations
Companies, including airlines and theme parks, are starting to crack down on people who are abusing disability accommodations in order to skip lines or save money -- but their practices to uncover these opportunists may actually be creating more challenges for those with disabilities. Amy Schinner, a park reporter for the travel planning company Touring Plans, joins CBS News to discuss.
Migrants arriving in New York face challenges
As New York City officials say they need more federal funding to care for an influx of asylum seekers, one nonprofit group is stepping in to help connect migrants with food benefits. CBS News' Aubrey Gelpieryn spoke with some of the migrant mothers seeking assistance who say they're worried their children have gotten thinner since coming to the U.S.
A Harvard law student's appreciation
Before attending Harvard Law School, Rehan Staton worked in sanitation, refurbishing dumpsters. So, he was that rare student who recognized and thanked custodians and cafeteria staff at the school. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports on a nonprofit, the Reciprocity Effect, that Staton founded to help celebrate support staff for their efforts.
Nonprofit helps migrant children with chess
As more migrant families continue to arrive in New York, one nonprofit is helping the children acclimate by giving them chess lessons. About 200 migrant children are now enrolled in the program. Astrid Martinez has the story.
Dog sanctuary takes in hundreds of strays
The Man That Rescues Dogs, a nonprofit founded nearly 20 years ago in Thailand, rescues stray dogs off of the streets. For dogs that are paralyzed or disabled, the sanctuary provides wheelchairs so they can live their best lives and run together.
Youth orchestra works to narrow racial gap
Less than 5% of orchestras in the U.S. are made up of Black or Latino members, but one Los Angeles-based nonprofit is trying to change that. Started in 2009, the Inner City Youth Orchestra holds weekly rehearsals to help young musicians from underrepresented backgrounds take center stage. Manuel Bojorquez has the story.
Nonprofit fulfills wishes for wounded veterans
After a mortar blast in Iraq left Chris Kind with a brain injury and PTSD, the Army veteran found joy again through gardening. But burns on his skin prevented him from being outside in the sun. Then, a nonprofit group gifted him a $10,000 greenhouse. Janet Shamlian shares more.
Nonprofit CEO reflects on how to honor Giving Tuesday
Tehma Smith Wilson, CEO of "The Door" in Baltimore, joins CBS News on Giving Tuesday to discuss how inflation has impacted the organization and what others can do to help.
Giving back on Giving Tuesday
For the last 10 years, Giving Tuesday has inspired millions to donate in support of various charities and nonprofit organizations. This year, donations have been lower as people struggle with rising consumer costs and economic uncertainty. Kristen Harris, the co-founder and CEO of Prevention Now, joined CBS News to discuss how inflation is impacting the work her organization does and how people can give back without giving money.
Nonprofit finds new homes for furniture
The women behind one innovative nonprofit in the nation's capital are working to keep usable items out of landfills, while filling the homes of those in need with both new furniture and hope. CBS News correspondent James Brown reports.
Tiny homes give young adults a fresh start
Pivot, a nonprofit in Oklahoma, provides young people with a tiny home to live in as they start their journey into adulthood. Many of the residents were homeless or aged out of the foster care system. Omar Villafranca shares more.
80-year-old runner puts spotlight on nonprofit
An 80-year-old marathon runner is bringing awareness to his nonprofit, which sends medical supplies and training to the most remote corners of the world. Jan Crawford shares his story.
Tiny homes offer security to at-risk youth
Omar Villafranca meets two tiny-home residents, who have had the insecurity of post-foster life taken away by Pivot, a non-profit that builds tiny homes for at-risk youth.
U.N. weighs response to unrest in Haiti
The United Nations is grappling with how it should respond to myriad crises in Haiti. Unrest has spread across the nation over the last month. Margarett Lubin, an area manager for the nonprofit CORE, discussed what her organization is doing to help and the U.N.'s proposals.
Bridging the divide: Gathering Red and Blue together
In an effort to help bridge the nation's political chasm, the non-profit Braver Angels uses a workshop approach analogous to a marriage counselor, to bring together Red and Blue. Correspondent Martha Teichner visits Traverse City in Michigan, a battleground state, where participants work to get over their fear of the other side, to find common ground – and even friendship.
A home rebuilt
Twenty-two-year-old Jaylan Gray had to quit college to take care of his 12-year-old brother, Julian, after their mother, a single parent, died. But things got worse, when their home in Katy, Texas, was severely damaged, and a contractor ran off with their life savings. That was when a non-profit called Katy Responds, a group that fixes up houses after natural disasters, heard of their plight. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports.
Meek Mill on transforming the justice system
Rapper and "Reform Alliance" co-chair Meek Mill, along with co-chair Michael Rubin, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the organization's work that's aimed at transforming the criminal justice system. They talk about the new reforms to Florida’s probation system and Reform Alliance's goal of getting 1 million people out of the probation and parole system.
Ocean research nonprofit on shark migration
Chris Fischer, founder and expedition leader of the global nonprofit organization OCEARCH, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his research on the migration patterns of sharks and a new project seeking to tag 100 sharks in the Western North Atlantic. Fischer also discusses a new study that found sharks are more close to the shore in cities than one may think.
Nonprofit seeks to uplift the LGBTQ community
Sara Cunningham founded the nonprofit group "Free Mom Hugs" after her son came out as gay. The organization strives to make sure every member of the LGBTQ community feels the love of a parent.
Nonprofit aims to end cycle of youth homelessness
More than 40,000 youth experience homelessness on any given night in the U.S. Breaktime, a nonprofit in Boston, is trying to end the cycle of homelessness among young adults by helping them with workplace training and job placement. Meg Oliver has more.
Project Home Again shows off donations on TikTok
A Massachusetts nonprofit that creates rooms for those getting back on their feet harnessed the power of TikTok to show how it uses donations. Janet Shamlian shares more.
Mom creates nonprofit to help military families
A military mom said she has faced hurdles in getting care for her daughter who is deaf and has Down syndrome. She's now trying to help other military families with complex medical needs. Norah O'Donnell has more.
Woman spared jail time now runs nonprofit
After receiving several second chances in life, Gabrielle Perry of Louisiana has made it her mission to help others receive their own. David Begnaud has her story.
Kids fly high thanks to an aviation nonprofit
The nonprofit organization Fly Compton puts kids in the pilot seat to gear them for success in the aviation world. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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