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6 Ways to embrace philanthropy

By Whitney Coy on Nov 16, 2011

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Philanthropy is the giving of yourself to others through money, time and effort. It’s the act of making our world a little better...
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Raising philanthropic kids

By Whitney Coy on Apr 29, 2011
Our children are our future, so teach them now to make a positive impact on the world. Show them how to help others and give back to...
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Organize a community fundraiser

By Suzi Milovanovic on Apr 29, 2011

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Running a successful community fundraising event can really add to the bottom line of a cause or organization. The potential...
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Revamp your neighborhood park

By Whitney Coy on Apr 29, 2011
If your neighborhood park is looking a little shabby, make it your mission to make it shine. Parks play an important role in...
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5 Community-improvement programs to join

By Suzi Milovanovic on Apr 29, 2011

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Community improvement programs vary in their organizational structures -- from large, corporate-sponsored programs to local...
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Hunger in America: How you can help

By Kori Ellis on Mar 29, 2011

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Sadly, hunger is a growing epidemic in America. According to a recent national hunger survey, 24% of Americans are concerned about...
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World's Most Fabulous Lemonade Stand

By Kori Ellis on Jan 26, 2011

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Trop50's latest promotion will benefit Dress for Success -- an organization that helps women in need as they look for jobs in...
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Global charities: How to plan a volunteer vacation

By Jessica Padykula on Nov 17, 2010

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The holiday season is high time for baking, shopping, gift-giving, and get togethers, but the holidays are also prime time for two...
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Top 10 charities that make you feel good about giving

By Jessica Padykula on Nov 17, 2010

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Giving to charity seems like an easy enough endeavor – choose a cause you feel passionate about, figure out how much you want to...
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New Pampered Chef celebrity cookbook for a cause

By Michele Borboa, MS on Aug 9, 2010

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What do celebrities Courteney Cox, Scott Wolf, Katie Lee, Mario Batali and The Pampered Chef have in common? A new celebrity...
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Volunteering opportunities and ways to give back

By Nina Spitzer on Mar 20, 2010

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The current economy is dim. Now, more than ever, we need to reach out to one another. Here are some ideas of how we can give back...
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20 Ways your family can give back

By Michelle Maffei on Feb 17, 2010

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Raising a compassionate child starts with parents leading by example. Acts of kindness do not have to be an individual effort,...
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Haiti: An unyielding journey of dispair

By Sommer Caraway on Feb 4, 2010

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January 12, 2010, the world gasped yet again with the news of a 7.0 earthquake shattering Haiti. But this nation is no stranger to...
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Haiti earthquake: How to help

By SheKnows Living Editors on Jan 13, 2010

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On January 12, 2010, the nation of Haiti and its capital city Port-au-Prince was hit by a devastating earthquake with recorded...
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Helping children worldwide: Donate your child's old video games

By SheKnows Editors on Dec 2, 2009

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Every used video game needs a new home once it is no longer wanted. One hundred million used video games are traded annually in the...
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6 Ways to build a sense of community

By Crystal Patriarche on Nov 16, 2009

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From the time children are young, creating a sense of community where they can feel secure, nurtured and supported is important....
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Domestic abuse: Help for the batterer

By SheKnows Awareness Experts on Nov 12, 2009

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Amy and Robert have been married for four years and have two small children. Six months ago they got into an argument when he...
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Domestic violence: Lending a helping hand

By SheKnows Awareness Experts on Nov 10, 2009

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Something dark and disturbing lurks in too many homes across America. It's domestic violence and it kills. The reality is that...
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The sale of children in impoverished countries

By Corie Russell on Sep 14, 2009

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Repeated rape. Beatings. Threats. Starvation. It's an unimaginable way for a child to live. But for children in some impoverished...
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Remembering Princess Diana in pictures

By Katarina Kovacevic on Sep 11, 2009

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Take a photographical journey through the life of "The People's Princess," a woman whose life was meticulously and relentlessly...

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