KOAT Helps Feed New Mexico Families With Fundraiser
April 23rd, 2020 by Paul Greeley“KOAT’s Project CommUNITY Giving Tuesday made a huge difference for families in central New Mexico, with donations raising over $81,000 in total,” said Rodney Prunty, United Way of Central New Mexico’s president.
Kids Get Coats Thanks To Albuquerque’s KOAT
November 21st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe KOATs for Kids coat drive began on November 18th and ends on December 20th. Donations will be collected at all area partner locations. “Every year, we are amazed at the outpouring of support, said Lori Waldon, KOAT’s general manager.
KCRA Helps Raise $1.2 Million For Wildfire Victims
November 14th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyA devastating wildfire burning in California has claimed 42 lives, making it the deadliest in the state’s history. KCRA and KQCA held a disaster relief drive that raised more than $1,250,000 to support people impacted by the wildfires. “The devastation from the Butte County wildfire is just staggering,” said Lori Waldon, KCRA’s news director. “Most likely it will get worse.”
Sacramento’s KCRA-KQCA Raise $700K For Wildfire Victims
August 1st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe NBC and MyNetworkTV affiliates in Sacramento joined the Red Cross in a day-long telethon.
“Our telethon provided an important way for our viewers to help in a direct and meaningful way,” said KCRA’s news director.
“When people call in and say that they wish they could give more, it really touches our hearts,” said a rep from the Red Cross.