From sorting to piling, to cutting, then tying the strips together, taking plastic bags and turning them into something that can be used is no easy task. "Mostly it's preparation for the process of ...

FARGO - It's quiet on weekday mornings at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fargo. Six people - five women and one man - sit quietly at a table drinking coffee, nibbling on cookies and ...

When the world seems crazy and mean, do the opposite and spread a little kindness. That’s what two sisters – one in Atlanta and the other in New Jersey – challenged each other to do following a ...

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - To most of us they are just plastic bags. We use them for groceries or maybe trash bags at home. But for one Montgomery woman, these bags, when you have a whole bunch of them, ...

In recent years, Debra Yencer has noticed an uptick of visible homeless in the Crossroads. The Victoria Advocate reports driving home from errands or volunteer work in Victoria, Yencer's heart has ...

A group of Tomball women are helping the homeless keep dry and warm while recycling by knitting plastic mats. Sleeping Mats for the Homeless meets Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tomball ...

You may think of plastic bags as handy vessels for getting things from the store to your house. You may think of them as an environmental scourge. For Pat Roby, they are a way to help the homeless.

A small group of Tomball area volunteers have given new meaning to the term "bag lady," while providing a valuable public service to help the homeless population in areas of northwest Houston. In June ...