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The water crisis in Flint, MI continues to be a huge problem as several people, including hundreds of children, have been diagnosed with lead poisoning due to its presence in the water supply. Our sister station WIBX 950 has organized a bottled water drive and several local businesses and organizations are involved. You can be as well.

Paul Fortin is a 69-year-old Boonville, NY resident who is also a Vietnam Veteran. Paul remains very active and is about to embark on an incredible journey for an amazing cause. On February 9th Paul will journey on a nine-day expedition to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa to support the Sitrin Health Care Center’s Military Rehabilitation Program.

Tammy and Rich Seamon lost everything in a fire on January 4th including the family dogs.

When a local business helps a local charity it makes all the difference. Davidson of Rome is teaming up with the Rome Rescue Mission to feed as many hungry people as possible this holiday season. They have setup a GoFundMe page and they are hoping to raise $25,000.

Online shopping continues to grow and thanks to Amazon, local charities can now benefit with just a few extra clicks.

Gianna Schmidt is an 8-year-old girl from Utica. Each and every year she spends her time collecting bottles and cans and asking people for donations to make sure other children have a good Christmas. This is her third year raising money and former Marine Corps. Sergeant Mike Mills almost fell out of his chair when she handed him this year's donation.

One of the most important things for a soldier deployed overseas is constant contact and communication with their family and loved ones. It may be the only relief they have from the stress and trauma of being in combat or in difficult situations. That is why Senator Joe Griffo and AT&T are teaming up with "Cell Phones for Soldiers."

Friends and family of Jimmy and Kimi Lamphier are asking the community for help after a fire destroyed their home in Verona on October 5th. Thankfully nobody was hurt in the blaze, however the damage was devastating. This family lost everything. Jimmy and Kimi have two young girls. One daughter is 7 and the other is just 10 months old. A GoFundMe page has been created for donations.

One of the biggest problems facing the city of Syracuse is homelessness. One young man is taking this problem and facing it head on. Andrew Lunetta is the founder of 'A Tiny Home for Good.' This organization's goal is to build tiny homes for those in need.

Looking for a tax-deductible way to get rid of your old Christmas decorations? The Oneida County Habitat for Humanity ReStore wants them. You may look at the stuff as junk in your basement, but to patrons of the ReStore, it may be a holiday treasure!

The young man in this photo is Caleb Leonard. He is a wonderful kid who has overcome so much and still has a long road ahead of him. Caleb has Spina Bifida, which is a neonatal disease that has effected Caleb's function in his lower extremities. He is a great kid and a great brother. As he gets older, things become more difficult for he and his family.

Julian Ross is a 9 year old boy who has been battling Stage IV Neuroblastoma for over three years. Now the Oswego child is fighting for his last breath. Julian was diagnosed with cancer of the adrenal gland at age 6 and after 4 relapses, doctors have told the family there is nothing more they can do. Julian is now at home in hospice care, surrounded by his friends and family that includes his mom