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The charitable contributions and humanitarian efforts of Princess Diana

By Katarina Kovacevic on Sep 11, 2009

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Call her a rebel with a cause. Since the day Princess Diana stepped into the royal limelight, she was known as an independent...
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Before giving: How to make sure your charity of choice is legitimate

By Katarina Kovacevic on Aug 13, 2009

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Giving money to charity can be very rewarding and is a great way to contribute to a cause you believe in. But before you bust out...
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Top 5 most generous celebrities

By Katarina Kovacevic on Aug 13, 2009

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We tend to associate celebrities with some pretty negative stereotypes: Vanity, indulgence, hedonism... In actuality, though, a good...
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Go on a missionary trip

By Katarina Kovacevic on Aug 13, 2009

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To quote Mark Twain, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness." Going on a mission trip is one of the most...
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Short sale or walk away? Why women are falling victims to the housing market

By Katarina Kovacevic on Aug 13, 2009

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In the first half of 2009 alone, the foreclosure crisis has hit as many as 1.5 million homes, according to an estimate by...
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Tent city phenomenon: When there’s nowhere else to go

By Katarina Kovacevic on Aug 13, 2009

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Nearly 61 percent of local and state homeless coalitions cite a rise in homelessness since the US foreclosure crisis began in 2007,...
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How to start a nonprofit organization in your community

By Karen Leland on Aug 10, 2009

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Do you have a vision to contribute to your community and a desire to build an organization to make that dream a reality? If so,...
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Fighting for the First Amendment

By Joel D. Amos on Jun 29, 2009

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Liz Garbus seeks to spark a national conversation about free speech in America. Her film, Shouting Fire: Stories From the Edge of...
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Women in the high court

By Corie Russell on Jun 26, 2009

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President Barack Obama's May 26 nomination of US Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court is a wealth of first,...
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How to reach out to those with spinal cord injuries

By Corie Russell on Jun 12, 2009

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Financial woes. Social withdrawal. Fear. Loss of hope. Spinal cord injuries don't just affect the physical; they affect people's...
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Trisha Yearwood joins Habitat for Humanity

By Nina Spitzer on Jun 10, 2009

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Trisha Yearwood: She's an award winning singer, actor, cookbook author and even knows how to hit the nail on the head with Habitat...
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Give back to your community: Donate your time

By Julie Bielenberg on May 29, 2009

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No matter where you live, what your age or talents, there is always a way to give back to your community. Donating time to your...
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Mother's Day Everyday campaign: Fighting maternal & newborn deaths

By Christina Chomut on May 12, 2009

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With so many families celebrating Mother's Day these days, it is hard to comprehend that over a half a million women die every year...
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How to support a friend

By Nina Spitzer on May 6, 2009

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"In good time, in bad times, you'll be at my side forever more. That's what friends are for." - Burt Bacharach
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Giving back costs nothing

By Nina Spitzer on May 1, 2009

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It's spring. We're feeling alive and our hearts are glowing. What a perfect time to give back. The best part - it costs nothing!
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Read President Barack Obama's inaugural speech

By SheKnows Editors on Jan 20, 2009

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After Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, he delivered an 18-minute speech, telling the country,...
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Barack Obama makes history

By Joel D. Amos on Nov 5, 2008

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Tears were streaming throughout Grant Park in Chicago as Barack Obama made his speech to America as the President-elect.
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Volunteer jobs for SAHMs

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Did you trade in your business cards for a name tag that says "full-time mom?" If so, you're not alone. Many women have decided to...
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Women's oppression in Afghanistan

By Hilary Hart on Oct 2, 2008

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While the Presidential candidates debate over how to fight terrorism in Afghanistan, women in that country face a day-to-day...
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Selecting volunteer projects for your child

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There are many opportunities for children and teenagers to do volunteer work, so how can you select which one is best for your...

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Find out ways you can volunteer in your community and how you can help international causes, too. SheKnows Cares shares up-to-date information about volunteering, giving back and charitable causes.