http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference RSS Feed for KGW - News - Making A Difference en-us Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:59:05 GMT 2013-06-05T23:59:05Z en-us http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Portland-author-articulates-importance-of-father-210323741.html With Father’s Day coming up on June 16, there’s renewed interest in a book by Portland author Kevin Renner. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:59:05 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Portland-author-articulates-importance-of-father-210323741.html 2013-06-05T23:59:05Z http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Wilson-High-diamond-named-for-legendary-coach-201055541.html After sending student athletes onto the field for decades, Wilson High School baseball coach Mike Clopton had his turn in the spotlight Monday night. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:36:21 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Wilson-High-diamond-named-for-legendary-coach-201055541.html 2013-04-02T18:36:21Z http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Woman-uses-tragic-loss-to-help-other-families-200639191.html A woman who lost her son to a congenital condition is now helping other families affected by it. Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:04:54 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Woman-uses-tragic-loss-to-help-other-families-200639191.html 2013-03-30T00:04:54Z http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Local-groups-help-with-back-to-school-lists-167558585.html Some organizations in the Portland area are stepping up to help kids out with back-to-school supplies. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:08:42 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Local-groups-help-with-back-to-school-lists-167558585.html 2012-08-27T16:08:42Z http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Dads-serve-as-Watch-Dogs-at-Wash-school-184150391.html The “Watch Dogs” group at Roosevelt Elementary School is made up of fathers or relatives of kids who attend the school. The volunteer group started this fall with about 50 men. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:34:44 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Dads-serve-as-Watch-Dogs-at-Wash-school-184150391.html 2012-12-19T20:34:44Z http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Project-Pooch-helps-young-offenders-and-dogs-171236451.html A unique non-profit program designed to help young offenders and dogs by putting them together is in its twentieth year at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:10:52 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Project-Pooch-helps-young-offenders-and-dogs-171236451.html 2012-09-26T16:10:52Z http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Portland-mans-bracelets-help-cousin-injured-in-Afghanistan-167188075.html What began as a small way to help a local soldier badly injured in Afghanistan is now reaching across the country. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:55:27 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Portland-mans-bracelets-help-cousin-injured-in-Afghanistan-167188075.html 2012-08-23T19:55:27Z http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Meningitis-survivor-relies-on-faith-and-family-156515545.html Meningitis survivor Issa Kamara knows there are some things a devastating illness can’t take away, like faith and family. Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:45:08 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Meningitis-survivor-relies-on-faith-and-family-156515545.html 2012-06-09T22:45:08Z http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/First-Responders-Featured-in-National-Magazine-for-Textbook-Rescue-163066656.html Several Portland-area first responders are getting national attention after their life-saving rescue was caught on tape. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:41:40 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/First-Responders-Featured-in-National-Magazine-for-Textbook-Rescue-163066656.html 2012-07-19T18:41:40Z http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Portland-restaurants-hit-by-fire-aid-each-other-147162745.html A Northeast Portland restaurant that bounced back after a recent fire, with the help of other businesses, has returned the favor. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:28:35 GMT http://www.kgw.com/news/making-a-difference/Portland-restaurants-hit-by-fire-aid-each-other-147162745.html 2012-04-12T19:28:35Z