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More than half of American families across all income brackets do not feel they could meet their basic financial needs if their income was disrupted for three or more months. Over 40% state they would...
View ArticleStorytellers for Good
There is a lot of bad news out there…school shootings, wars, financial woes, unemployment and more. There is some good out there, but it doesn’t always make the headlines. For example, a fellow...
View ArticleHandmade Especially for You
I have written posts about using your passion to give back (Refresh Your Resolutions and Give Back). Today’s organization was founded by a woman who found herself with extra gifts to give. Leslye...
View ArticleMilk + Bookies
I recently read a report on the Social Impact of Volunteering by the Points of Light Institute. This report states that “individuals who volunteer at a young age are more likely to sustain their...
View ArticleThreads for Teens
Sometimes an organization evolves slowly from idea to fruition. Today’s organization went from inspiration to making a difference in a very short time and shows that anything is possible when you put...
View ArticleThe Edible Schoolyard Project
I grew up watching my mother and grandmother tend their huge gardens full of vegetables and some fruits. In the last couple years I have started a small garden at home and have watched my kids enjoy...
View ArticleArtists for Trauma
Healing yourself is connected with healing others. ~ Yoko Ono The founder of today’s organization healed herself and has since turned to heal many others. In May of 2008, a helicopter crash on...
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