• One local mom’s lesson to her daughters about giving back inspires a mountain of gifts for children in need around the world; • You’ll hear about a nine year old local boy who desperately needs a home, and find out why he is part of a growing crisis for children in LA; • More than a thousand students run to help homeless families; and • A local tech leader is recognized for inspiring thousands of at risk children to pursue technology and science. Related Links: Samarita

• Women and children Syrian Refugees get help from women in downtown Los Angeles; • A woman who survived a gunshot to the face, is ready to put her face forward; and • Angels in Santa Monica spread their wings for children in need. Related Links: WorldWomanFoundation.com FaceForwardLA.org AngelFlightWest.org #syrianrefugees #GiveBackNews #domesticviolence #angelpilots #sickchildren

An eleven year old boy saves his little sister’s life.. but pays the ultimate price. We’ll show you how you can honor his heroism and support his family; A dog gets targeted with violence because of her breed, and now she’s in recovery; and Veterans with amputated limbs show their strength in nude photo shoots benefiting veterans. (warning this story has visuals that may not be appropriate for children, but we trust our ModernMoms will enjoy!) Help the family of the 11 year o

• Local veterans with amputated limbs show their strength in nude photo shoots benefiting veterans; (warning this story has visuals that may not be appropriate for children) • The rescue of a dog who had been hit by a car is captured on video, and you can help her; • A recent college grad finds a creative way to give back to high school students in her neighborhood; and • See how one local mom inspired a large group to Walk for Hope. Related Links: Wounded Veteran Photo S

In this week’s edition of #GiveBackNews for Modern Mom you’ll hear how bribing kids to do well in school is working in one community in Michigan, see how a rookie with the NBA is giving back in a big way to his mom in Pennsylvania, and how a couple in Orange County who lost their son, turned their grief into a musical celebration of his life. #ModernMom #National #Money #GiveBackNews #MoneyforGrades

This week in #GiveBackNews, a positive step forward for the Valley’s homeless after city leaders declared a state of emergency for homelessness, news about domestic violence awareness month in Los Angeles, and events in the LA area focused on improving parenting skills, giving back to pediatric cancer research, and Fran Drescher’s Cancer Schmancer day long event at the Skirball Center Story Links: ​Homelessness www.HopeoftheValley.org. Domestic Violence Awareness Month: S