News
Distilleries Are Producing Hand Sanitizer
Dr. Neil Ramsay is an anesthesiologist who sits on a committee for Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). In March, they were facing a major dilemma: Dr.
Callie Gunnells May 23, 2020
VIAction Wire
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Gollum Livestreaming The Hobbit for Charity
On Thursday, Lord of the Rings’ Gollum actor Andy Serkis announced an independently led charity fundraiser to take place the following day on Friday, May
Sam Wade May 12, 2020
Updates
April 2020 Organizational Update
Despite the world being on hold, April was a productive month for us. We continued to respond to the Covid-19 crisis in any way we
Editorial Team May 9, 2020
News
Labatt Provides 233,000 Cans of Water to Homeless in Response to Covid-19 Crisis
While the world has collectively come to blows with the effects of the Covid-19 crisis, the counter-response by both individuals and businesses to assist their
Sam Wade May 5, 2020
News
Dolly Parton Donated 130 Million Books to Children
Dolly Parton donated 130 million books to children, and the number continues to climb. As an award-winning singer and songwriter, Parton is well known for
Jeff Perry April 19, 2020
Philosophy
Voluntaryism Means More Cajun Navies
This piece by Dan Johnson was the winner of VIA’s inaugural essay contest. The 5-year-old Rescue “He’s hanging on to the tree branch,” a voice
Guest Author April 16, 2020
Updates
Seeking Volunteers for our Covid-19 PPE Project
Voluntaryism in Action (VIA) is seeking volunteers for our Covid-19 PPE Project! VIA’s chief of technology, Alon Ganon, is piloting a project to produce face
Sam Wade April 15, 2020
Updates
Nashville Tornado Disaster Relief
During the early morning hours of March 3rd, a very violent EF3 tornado moved through Nashville, Tennessee. Most of the Music City’s residents were asleep
Callie Gunnells April 12, 2020
Updates
March 2020 Organizational Update
March has been an incredibly busy month for us at VIA! We started out the month initiating emergency relief for tornado victims in Tennessee, and
Editorial Team April 11, 2020