Here To Help: Family
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Layaway making a comeback for holiday shoppingEconomic hard times and a new reluctance to use credit cards are fueling the comeback of an old shopping method: layaway.
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Help others through the 'Be a Santa to a Senior' programHome Instead Senior Care has joined Resources for Seniors and Walmart to provide presents and visits to seniors who might otherwise be overlooked during the holiday season.
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Crowds hit Wake County library's book saleThis Saturday, it looked like Black Friday at a former Winn-Dixie supermarket in Raleigh. Crowds lined up outside, then rushed inside for the latest sale – on books.
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Tests find cheap, clear Blu-ray playersIf you like to watch movies, the in way to do it is with a Blu-ray player. This holiday, they are expected to be a top-selling electronic gift.
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Give food, get food in Chick-fil-A food driveCustomers who bring three items of non-perishable food to a Triangle-area Chick-fil-A Thursday can get a free chicken biscuit or sandwich in return.
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Wake County program can help with heating billsWake County will begin accepting applications for the North Carolina Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Monday.
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Chavis Heights neighborhood gets free Internet accessRaleigh Housing Authority community of Chavis Heights is getting three years of free Internet access and technical support.
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Save money while keeping your kids busySome local businesses that cater to young children are offering special discounts – a win-win for parents who want their young ones to stay involved and the businesses looking to boost revenue.
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Wake begins offering flu shotsBoth FluMist and the shot for the seasonal flu will be available at a cost of $30 apiece beginning Thursday at clinics across Wake County.
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Wake County offers free Tdap vaccinationsWake County Human Services has planned a series of free vaccination clinics offering the Tdap booster for students.
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Dental centers to offer free care daysCarolina Dental Associates will offer five free dental clinics in communities across the state this fall.
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Cumberland County program helps feed studentsIn Cumberland County, there are 550 children who are considered homeless, according to the school system.
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Triangle boasts free, outdoor family funThe Triangle is a treasure trove of parks, playgrounds, ponds and plants. You can find family fun, times four, all for free in your own back yard.
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Durham police collect, distribute school suppliesDurham police are collecting school supplies for needy students this weekend.
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Discounted computers for sale at the Purple ElephantAt the Purple Elephant Computer Factory for KIDS, you can buy a computer at a very low cost.
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Farmer delivers produce to Wayne County seniorsFor some seniors, a trip to the grocery store may be out of the question. However, Wayne County farmer Travis Uzzell is trying to help by bringing fresh fruits and veggies to the seniors.
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New pet adoption fees offer savingsThe Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center is offering older animals for adoption at lower prices.
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Wave of discounts puts beach trips within reachTo lure in wary consumers in a choppy economy, rental agencies have chopped beach homes' rent rates for last-minute travelers.
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Program helps vacationers feed the needyEvery summer, tourists flock to vacation rentals along the North Carolina coast. They stock the kitchens, often with more food than they can eat. So a food bank has found a way for that food to help others.
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Programs offer meals for children during summer vacationThe Boys and Girls Club of Eastern North Carolina and Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina started feeding programs this summer to make sure children eat healthy.
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Eat what you want, pay what you want at Wilson restaurantThe Rib Hut at 3711C Peppermill Drive in Wilson is letting diners pay what they want.
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Babysitting co-ops can be a win-winFor parents with young children, finding a babysitter you trust can be a challenge. Over time, it can also get expensive. Babysitting co-ops can save money on sitters, while also giving you peace of mind that your child is being looked after by someone you know and trust.
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'Medical musts' remain during a recessionPhysicians say there are some medical exams and procedures that are necessary, even during cash-strapped times during a recession.
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Habitat for Humanity has homes for qualified buyersChances are you have probably heard of Habitat for Humanity, and maybe even volunteered. But, you may not know how the program works, or how easy it can be to own a home.
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Indoor, outdoor adventure found south of the TriangleFamilies looking for adventure can find it for free at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville and Raven Rock State Park near Lillington.
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Economic downturn raising suicide risksWakeMed reports, 41 people committed suicide in the first quarter of this year. That is a 64 percent increase from 2008.
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Duke partners with community to improve medical careThe Duke Center for Community Research has partnered with Durham Health Innovations (DHI) and the Durham community to help improve medical care for residents.
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Mount Airy offers affordable trip down memory lanePack a picnic and plan for the past. Mayberry is just about two hours away.
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Moms looking for work can leverage stay-at-home skillsThe majority of the people being laid off in the recession are men – 82 percent, according to a study by the New York Times. With dad out of work, many full-time moms are considering a return to the work force.
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Fitness centers bending over backwards to keep membersSeveral Triangle workout facilities are reporting a recent drop in memberships due to the down economy. However, the facilities are doing what they can to keep people working out.
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