http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:31:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/984699/walk-for-a-cause As we head into spring and the weather brightens, our favorite charities start recruiting for fundraising walks and runs all over the country. Here are 10 great causes to get you walking. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/984699/walk-for-a-cause Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Exercise & Fitness Jessica Watson Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:41:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/978523/8-ways-to-give-back-with-food This holiday season, amid the baking and shopping, make some time to do a good deed. Whether you opt to feed the hungry or send cookies to soldiers stationed abroad, your actions are sure to bring some holiday cheer to someone who needs it. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/978523/8-ways-to-give-back-with-food Holidays & Seasons Christmas Christmas Holiday Tips Katherine Martinelli Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955979/alternatives-to-throwing-away-old-items Spring cleaning season is in full swing, and you’re bound to have piles of household items that you no longer need or want. How will you get rid of all that clutter? http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955979/alternatives-to-throwing-away-old-items Living Going Green Karen Miner Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/849531/a-guide-to-giving-to-pet-shelters-and-charities-over-the-holidays The holidays are the perfect time of year to give back to the charities and organizations that you feel most passionate about -- and if you're an animal lover, animal shelters and pet-related charities are the perfect place to share some holiday joy. Here are some ways to get started giving back for pets during the holiday season. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/849531/a-guide-to-giving-to-pet-shelters-and-charities-over-the-holidays Pets & Animals Katie Kavulla Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/836429/summer-snacks-that-give-back A few major corporations -- for example, Johnson & Johnson and Target -- are well-known for their donations to charities. While they might not receive the same publicity as the big guys, other good-citizen companies go quietly about donating to a range of causes, as well. With both monetary and hands-on involvement, these companies have been providing important funding for cash-strapped nonprofits -- among them, the makers of popular, healthy snack choices. This summer, snack for a cause on one of these. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/836429/summer-snacks-that-give-back Food & Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Vicki Clinebell Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/827883/5-community-improvement-programs-you-can-get-involved-in Community improvement programs vary in their organizational structures -- from large, corporate-sponsored programs to local grassroots efforts. Every program, however, is ultimately committed to improving the quality of life and enhancing the vitality of the cities and towns in which we live. Participation doesn't take huge amounts of time or money; you just need to know what's out there to choose what works best for you. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/827883/5-community-improvement-programs-you-can-get-involved-in SheKnows Cares Community & Human Services Suzi Milovanovic Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/826723/organizing-tips-from-celebrity-organizer-justin-klosky When busy celebrities need help organizing their life, they turn to a high-energy organizing professional who can streamline the organization process and help them maintain order. Justin Klosky, organization guru and founder of O.C.D Experience, boasts a growing list of upscale clients, including celebs such as Brooke Langton, Topher Grace and Bryce Dallas Howard. But you don’t have to be a star to have Klosky’s organization tips change your life. Here, he shares his organizing philosophy and top organizing tips. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/826723/organizing-tips-from-celebrity-organizer-justin-klosky Home Organizing & Cleaning Michele Borboa, MS Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/825873/kidney-donor-for-30-rocks-grizz-chapman When TV actor Grizz Chapman was diagnosed with kidney disease, a young Arizona man decided to help him out. He donated his kidney last July and now is working to spread a message about the risk of high blood pressure and getting tested for kidney disease. March is National Kidney Month, and here’s our Q&A with kidney donor Ryan Perkins. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/825873/kidney-donor-for-30-rocks-grizz-chapman Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Karen Hawthorne Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/824749/10-fab-alternatives-to-throwing-it-away We throw away a lot of stuff! You've heard it before, but it's not cliche: each of us can make a difference in our own little way. These simple don't-throw-it-away tips can help. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/824749/10-fab-alternatives-to-throwing-it-away Living Going Green Live Green Mary Fetzer Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:27:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/820289/Top-10-Charities-that-make-you-feel-good-about-giving Giving to charity seems like an easy enough endeavor – choose a cause you feel passionate about, figure out how much you want to donate and write a check. But how do you know your hard-earned money is getting to the people who actually need it? Rather than give to a charity that spends more on decorating corner offices than the cause they’re supposed to be working for, take a look at our list of organizations that make you feel good about giving. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/820289/Top-10-Charities-that-make-you-feel-good-about-giving SheKnows Cares Community & Human Services Jessica Padykula Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/820465/The-best-pet-charities-for-your-fur-loving-donations Because of the current economy, animal charities are suffering more than ever. So why not do some good this holiday season and donate to a pet charity to help our pawed pals? Not only can you have a positive impact in a pet's life, but you get to support a fur-loving cause you believe in and help a pet charity make a difference. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/820465/The-best-pet-charities-for-your-fur-loving-donations SheKnows Cares Animal Welfare Kristin Julie Viola Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:52:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/813092/haiti-earthquake-how-to-help On January 12, 2010, the nation of Haiti and its capital city Port-au-Prince was hit by a devastating earthquake with recorded magnitudes of over 7.0 on the Richter scale. Most of its capital city has been left in ruins and the Red Cross is estimating nearly 3 million people are in dire need of help. Here are ways you can help the many victims of the Haitian earthquake. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/813092/haiti-earthquake-how-to-help SheKnows Cares Community & Human Services SheKnows Living Editors Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:06:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/812363/helping-children-worldwide-donate-your-child-s-old-video-games 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 United States alone, according to an industry report from Wedbush Morgan, representing one-third of all games sold nationwide. And this holiday season -- while preparing for shopping, sharing and gift giving -- there is a whole new reason for families to clear out their game closets. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/812363/helping-children-worldwide-donate-your-child-s-old-video-games SheKnows Cares Community & Human Services SheKnows Editors