giving back

  1. Community & Human Services

    The Rwanda experience: More than giving

    By Tyler Kurbat on May 20, 2013
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    When SheKnows videographer Ted Willis had the unique opportunity to document his trip with Food for the Hungry to Rwimbogo, Rwanda,...
  2. Community & Human Services

    Child sponsorship: Food for the Hungry

    By Tyler Kurbat on May 20, 2013
    Now it's our turn to lend a hand. The SheKnows community is rich with resources, compassion and strength — and the children of...
  3. Community & Human Services

    SheKnows partners with Food for the Hungry

    By Tyler Kurbat on May 20, 2013
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    In an effort to combat extreme poverty in its many forms, SheKnows has joined forces with Food for the Hungry. We recently traveled...
  4. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Autism: For me? You shouldn’t have

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 1, 2013
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    Some years ago — never mind how long precisely… my birthday was something to celebrate. Something over-the-top. Something that...
  5. Kids Activity Center

    5 Ideas for Big Help projects

    By Michelle Maffei on Mar 18, 2013
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    Taylor Swift may have scored The Big Help Award at last year's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, but with a little inspiration, your...
  6. Exercise & Fitness

    Walk for a cause

    By Jessica Watson on Feb 11, 2013
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    As we head into spring and the weather brightens, our favorite charities start recruiting for fundraising walks and runs all over...
  7. Exercise & Fitness

    New campaign helps you get in shape for a cause

    By Jessica Watson on Feb 8, 2013
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    Need a reason to get in shape or reach that fitness goal you've been dreaming of? CURE International has given you just that. You...
  8. Shopping for Beauty & Fashion

    Inkkas: The newest trend in socially conscious shoes

    By Mckenna Bailey on Jan 24, 2013
    Any company can produce cute, quality clothing, but very few do so while also prioritizing charity and opportunity. Inkkas is a rare...
  9. Mom & Dad

    5 Socially responsible family New Year's resolutions

    By Tiernan McKay on Dec 31, 2012
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    It’s pretty easy to come up with New Year’s resolutions that target your wallet or your waistline. Resolving to give back can...
  10. Tweens, Teens & College

    4 Holiday volunteering opportunities for teens

    By Maria Mora on Dec 17, 2012
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    Get your teens involved with holiday giving this season. Volunteering offers teens a rewarding, enriching way to make the most of...
  11. Child Development & Health

    Expose your child to the importance of Christmas charity

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Dec 14, 2012
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    Children everywhere look forward to the pile of presents under their tree come Christmas morning, but they may not even realize...
  12. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Chasing the Dream: Use your mom influence for good

    By Sarah W. Caron on Dec 12, 2012
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    Moms are powerful. And social moms? They yield great influence. How are moms in the social space using their pull to give back in...
  13. Family Activities

    Make giving a holiday tradition

    By Guest Author on Dec 11, 2012
    When it comes to the holidays, most children have certain expectations and a sense of entitlement when it comes to receiving gifts....
  14. Christmas Holiday Tips

    8 Ways to give back with food

    By Katherine Martinelli on Dec 6, 2012
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    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...
  15. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Work with your kids to support victims of superstorm Sandy

    By Maria Mora on Nov 1, 2012
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    As millions of Americans struggle to recover from the devastating effects of superstorm Sandy, learn what your family can do to help...
  16. Gifts

    5 gifts that give back to breast cancer awareness

    By Nicole Schwab on Oct 23, 2012
    Spreading awareness of breast cancer can be as simple as giving a gift. Here are five gifts that do just that.
  17. Animal Welfare

    Helping paws and heroes: Patriot Rovers

    By Nicole Schwab on Sep 27, 2012
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    This country duo recently acquired a new puppy named Etta and realized how impactful a furry addition to the family can be. That’s...
  18. Mom & Dad

    Giving back after the holidays

    By Christina Holt on Jan 2, 2012
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    The holidays bring out the giving side in all of us, but for those that are less fortunate, the need for clothing and food doesn’t...
  19. New Year - Your Life

    How to give back in 2012

    By Julie Bielenberg on Jan 1, 2012
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    Start the New Year out right! Forget exercise resolutions and calorie counting. Instead, vow to do some good in the community. Make...
  20. Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

    Help your family reconnect

    By Elaina Verhoff on Oct 1, 2011
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    If family time has turned into a blur of rushing the kids off to school in the morning and speeding them through dinner, bath and...
  21. School Tips for Moms

    Moms make a difference in schools

    By Naomi de la Torre on Sep 1, 2011
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    If you're worried about your children's quality of education in your neighborhood public school, take time to get involved. Learn...