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- Six Easy Tips for Beating the Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Bette Lawrence-WaterSome people find the holiday season one of the most depressing times of year. Are you one of them? If so, you know that those cheerful greetings heard so often throughout November and December often fall on ears with hidden melancholy. Here are some suggestions for beating those holiday ...
Views: 1840(3 votes) - What Will My Tax Deduction Be if I Donate My Car? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Karen CampeseWhen a person calls a charity to ask about car donation, they usually ask what their tax deduction will be is they do donate car. The answer is a little complicated. When you donate car to charity the amount you can claim on your taxes depends on two things; the fair market value of your car and ...
Views: 1839 - How to donate to a charity? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from alex charlsLots of people are open to the idea of helping their society in some way. One great way to do this is to donate to a charity that needs some help. There are several ways you can do this depending on how you want to proceed. Firstly you can help the poor children by donating money to the child ...
Views: 1836 - The Fascinating History of the Livery Companies of the City Of London - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Rubel ZamanThe 108 City of London livery companies enjoy a long and rich history reaching back to medieval times and the first trade guilds. "Guilds" is a term originating from the Saxon "gild" meaning payment. It is said the term was applied to the fellowships of craftsmen and traders because members paid ...
Views: 1832 - Epic Humanitarian Organizations Changing the World - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Dakota KaiserOne Community is a non-profit organization creating self-replicating living models that simultaneously address the foundations of every challenge our planet is currently facing. Believing humanity has the ability and resources to positively and permanently transform the world for everyone, One ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Appreciating Domiciliary Care Service - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Mark BarryVolunteering and taking part in charity events is important and it indeed makes the world a better place to live in. It does not matter how seemingly small your contribution is; provided you are helping out, that is all that matters. You can change a lot of the undesirable realities of the world ...
Views: 1825 - A Beautiful Horse Rescue Story - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumYou could see the pure joy in each of the three horses as they charged across the field . . . Their tails flying in the wind . . . their hooves pounding . . . the whinnies and neighs filling the air . . . these horses were experiencing the kind of happiness that only comes on the heels of ...
Views: 1824 - A Tribute for Those Who Care - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.If you’re walking in a store you might not notice them, or in a checkout, or at the ball field. But they are right there and if an emergency ever happened, you would be seeing them up close. They are the ones that care. I have always been truly amazed at how one person can steal the clothes ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - Are you Living in the Problem or the Solution? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageEvery day we have the opportunity to make decisions to honor who we are. I would hope that because you are reading this you are someone who believes you have a very important path to travel. Your life can be more than simply living from day to day. Yet, many people are living from day to ...
Views: 1820(2 votes) - Make charity donations on Christmas and get blessed - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from James franklinThe meaning of Christmas is different for different people. Like For most of the people, it's a religious day, for some it’s just a holiday. For others, it is to celebrate weekend because there are two occasions Christmas and New Year. Everyone has their own reasons but regardless of how or why ...
Views: 1809(6 votes) - How to bring your community together - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonCanada is a nation that prides itself on multi-culturalism and opportunity. Our diverse cultural heritage provides a welcoming environment for individuals and families. Building social connections and a sense of belonging brings people together in ways that strengthen individual relationships as ...
Views: 1805 - Making a Difference: 4 Tips to Moving Your “Difference Needle” - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Mike Henry Sr.I was recently reminded that a leader is someone who wants to be a part of building something that they cannot build alone. Based on this thought, I will choose to spend my time this New Year making a difference and taking part in something that matters! In our culture, moving the ...
Views: 1798 - Sea Turtle Rescue at the Casa Magna - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Halle EavelynIt's nearly midnight on the beach in Puerto Vallarta and I am crouched down over a small open pit, watching something that looks like a scene from Alien — strange pink flesh and lots of drippy goo. Over the pit, right at my eye level, an enormous sea turtle is heeding the strongest call of ...
Views: 1792 - Donate Charity - Extend Helping Hands For The Homeless - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Kiran KasturiHomeless is the scariest word for every person. Over the past few decades homeless people are increasingly evident in many countries. in. No one really wants to be homeless. However, many charitable organizations and individuals offer love and kindness towards helping homeless people who are ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - Donate Charity - Extend Helping Hands For The Homeless - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Kiran KasturiHomeless is the scariest word for every person. Over the past few decades homeless people are increasingly evident in many countries. in. No one really wants to be homeless. However, many charitable organizations and individuals offer love and kindness towards helping homeless people who are ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - Why Start Fundraising Now? 7 Steps to Fundraising Success! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Joey PoltorWhy did I Start Fundraising Now? Well, honestly to help people. I am a professional internet marketer so I know how the internet works. I know the power of captivating millions of people with the power of the written word and realized that this power should be used for more good in the ...
Views: 1781 - The For Love & Art Project: Creating Honor Legacies of Exceptional Beauty - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Mark LombardThrough a series of acts of kindness, this hospice volunteer stumbled on an innovative method of simultaneously enhancing the quality of life for the aged, the infirm, those with end-of-life issues and similar others, while permanently honoring the memory of a loved one with an honor legacy of ...
Views: 1779(3 votes) - Slumdog Millionaire and the Calcutta Fund. - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Neelam BhardwajDan Boyle’s Oscar-winning film, Slumdog Millionaire, set in the slums of Mumbai, skillfully portrays the conditions of Indian slums and, more importantly, has ignited public interest in the many children who inhabit these slums. In the film, Jamal, Salim and Latika (played by real slum children) ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - Corporate Menu Planning Primer - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Diane CraigThe expression “attention to detail” has become something of a cliché on most job descriptions. What job doesn’t require attention to detail? But recently, I witnessed first hand, a group of professionals whose entire workload is attention to detail. My mission was to provide training for Event ...
Views: 1777 - Broaden your mind and look at different schemes to encourage social awareness - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Jake EdmundMeanwhile there are a number of themes that you can choose to do if you are looking to hold a fundraiser. A quiz is always a good idea because it encourages social interactivity and engages people into joining in and getting involved with the whole event.You can even theme your quiz around ...
Views: 1764 - Donate A Car | Questions And Answers - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Joshua RodriguezIntroduction... It lurks in the shadows, clunking every where it goes. It sleeps in your driveway and everyone in the community is talking about it! It's an eyesore that everyone is just waiting for you to get rid of! It's your junk automobile! You know you can't sell it, who would want it? ...
Views: 1759 - Immediate Needs - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Ocean .In the Christmas season, especially, our thoughts turn to the countless people who cannot participate in either festivities or in gift-giving. Perhaps you are in this category now, this year. Perhaps it's the first time in your entire life that the words, "immediate needs", have come to apply ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - Charities Bridges Gap between the Wealthy and Needy! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from James franklinAs we all know Charity begins from home, but should not end there and there are still great deal of poverty in many parts of the world and still there are people below the poverty line. In most of the countries (except developed ones) a large part of population is still struggling to fulfill ...
Views: 1756(1 vote) - Quantum Manifestation Abundance 2: How Can One Plus One Equal Three? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2018 from Jennifer WebbQuantum Manifestation Of Heart Based Abundance 2: How Can One Plus One Equal Three? Positive Quantum Structure Turns One Plus One Equals Three Into Cosmic Reality! Fundamental: The Fifth Dimension is Positive and entry into it is a welcome into a new, personal, individual yet free-will ...
Views: 1748 - 3 Steps to Ending Homelessness - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is possible to end homelessness. How? There are three steps to ending homelessness. These steps can be approached individually or at the same time. Step One: Open public toilets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with showers and laundry facilities. Having worked with people in the streets ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - Wounded service man braves injuries to support Help for Heroes - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Elaine A. KendallJonathon Le Galloudec has recently climbed to Everest base-camp to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes. This is despite having been shot in the spine during a tour of Basra and told that he would be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. His inspirational story will hopefully ...
Views: 1745 - Develop an Online Presence for your NonProfit - Practically Free! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Terri BrooksManaging a nonprofit organization is one of the toughest jobs around. You have a worthy cause, wonderful staff and volunteers, but the funds for promoting your organization are very limited or not there at all. How would you like to have an unlimited source of potential donors that you can ...
Views: 1744(3 votes) - Help the children to build their future - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from alex charlsWhen you donate to charity or sponsor to a child charity organization, your contribution towards those poor faces can give pleasure that you have not imagine when you donate to that child charity organization. To help the underprivileged children you wiser decision would be go to a kids' ...
Views: 1744 - The Best Way to Make Yourself & Others Happy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill We live in a give-and-take society. When we give, we usually expect to get something in return. But sometimes we give for the sheer joy of giving. We don’t expect anything in return. It just makes us feel ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - The Power of Philanthropy - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Barbara Stanny-The Leading Authority on Women & Money“It’s more difficult to give away money that it is to earn it in the first place.” ~Andrew Carnegie While his premise is arguable, Andrew Carnegie’s point is indisputable. He understood the power of planned giving. Tax exempt organizations are the fastest growing sector in the United ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - The Role of Volunteers in Costa Rica to Save Turtles - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from go volunteeringCosta Rica offers a vibrant experience. It is famous as a tourist destination. Volunteer programs for Costa Rica make it equally famous among the volunteering enthusiasts. Based on your specific interest you can choose a program to volunteer in. If you have affinity towards turtles and its ...
Views: 1734 - The Bamboo Flowerings Pf Mizoram - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from lEl Sailo Lunglei,venglai. The mellifluous songs serenade by certain crickets and cicadas are often being heard in the month of September in Mizoram which is the harbinger of the on coming favourable time of harvesting ,an ideal time for a lover to court their love, everything look beautiful ...
Views: 1730 - A Green Smoothie Recipe For Changing Lives And Building Community - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumUsually we think of a green smoothie recipe as just a recipe . . . nothing more. It’s good for our health, but that’s about where the impact stops. Not so with the Green Machine smoothie. . . Because this green smoothie recipe didn’t just liven up some cells on the inside . . . it ...
Views: 1729 - Child Abuse in the United States - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Nancee KemperChild Abuse in the United States The statistics of the number of children abused and neglected in the United States are staggering. And as the economy worsens, child abuse is on the rise. Here are some of the facts: Every ten seconds a report of child abuse is made. Five children a day ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - How to decide on the best charity to donate to - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from James MchoneyWith so many charities to choose from these days, making a charitable donation can sometimes leave your head in a spin. Every sector of giving has such a wide range of choices that you may become slightly confused as to which one will receive the most benefit from your donation. Here's a few ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - Kids Charity: Can you change their life? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from alex charlsKids’ charity programs are now held worldwide and in most of these cases, they appeal to public through advertisements or any other techniques, attempting to remind us thousands of children die because of poverty throughout the world. Though there are a series of child charity programs, UNICEF ...
Views: 1699 - Loads of Hope: When Doing Laundry is Doing Good - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsImagine actually looking forward to doing your laundry. We might take for granted how quickly and easily we're able to wash our clothing... but what happens when disaster strikes and you're left without water, power, or any clean clothes? Last week, all of Twitter was aflutter with the ...
Views: 1695(3 votes) - Quench for a Cause: Top 5 Reasons to Buy Alex's Lemonade - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Suzanne BradleyA nice cold glass of lemonade can be just the thing to make you feel better on a hot day. That same glass of lemonade can take refreshment to a whole new level when the proceeds from it are being used to fight deadly childhood cancer, though. When buying lemonade from a stand that gives to the ...
Views: 1694 - Three Ways to Rethink Giving - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Janice RussellGiving thanks. It is something we do when someone gives us a gift or does something special for us. In the several countries there are special days called Thanksgiving. People gather together with family and friends, eat a big feast, and give thanks for all their blessings. In the United ...
Views: 1683 - Amazing Groups Offer Astonishing Information for Advocacy Efforts - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Kayte ConnellyAcross the spectrum of nonprofit organizations, a broad brush of advocacy concerns and efforts are underway - each as varied as the organization they represent. Women’s Way is one of the youngest groups supporting legislative efforts that will positively impact the respect of, for and by ...
Views: 1673(2 votes) - Fundraising Fun with Social Networking - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Barry FranstonSocial Media has really changed fundraising. While walkathons and bake sales are still popular, there are very few people who do not reckon with the power of social media networking sites and their ability to spread the word for free. Since there is already so much happening on social media ...
Views: 1670 - A Place Called Home - Answering The Prayers oF Broken Hearts - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Asfand KamalaniMingora: Answering the prayers of little broken hearts, Khpal Kor Foundation began its good work 16-years ago. A boarding school that commenced to rebuild the lives of the orphans in Swat, Khpal Kor, which means ‘our home’, provides children the kindness, support and wisdom of a good parent. ...
Views: 1666 - CHRISTIANS IN A STORM - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Robert CrutchfieldTuesday June 5, 2001 marked the beginning of a very interesting time in the history of my beloved Houston. We have seen thousands loose everything, and thousands of others ( Christians included ) rise to the occasion. That early summer day, Tropical storm Allison came to visit. There was some ...
Views: 1662(3 votes) - State Charitable solicitation requirements and laws - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Bryan HogDifferent states have different laws for charitable solicitation. Different states impose different requirements for state charitable solicitation. Different states can be classified into four main groups on the basis of requirements laid down by them. Four categories in which different states ...
Views: 1655 - 7 Limiting Beliefs of Nonprofits - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2008 from Kayte ConnellyOne of life’s greatest frustrations is taking charge of your destiny as the leader of a nonprofit organization. Many individuals and consequently, the organizations they may come to lead, get stuck in their path to success. They mire in self-doubt, in self-sabotaging behaviors, and never truly ...
Views: 1650 - How to Get People to Volunteer in Your Fundraising Event? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Barry FranstonFundraising events are entirely dependent on dedicated volunteers. Dedicated volunteers who take the initiative of doing what is best for the fundraisers and fundraising event. They have the heart and passion, and the strong will to carry out responsibilities without expecting anything in ...
Views: 1643 - Green Fashion: Fair Trade Scarves A Great Look for Fall - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Joan RaschAs the daylight gets shorter and nights become chillier, a fair trade scarf is an excellent way to warm up your wardrobe. Transitioning your summer wardrobe to fall can be rather simple. When short sleeves go to long sleeves, adding a scarf can help keep you stay warmer and more stylish to boot. ...
Views: 1638 - Social landscape and youth important aspects to FLIP Charity - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Jake EdmundThis is thanks to one of the world’s leading banks called Credit Suisse as well as the Bonita Trust. They are based in Gibraltar and in this way there is a lot of work which is carried out in this area in order to support the Philanthropy Charity schemes. In addition to this, they are promoting ...
Views: 1635 - who am i an icon who completed 50 golden years on this planet - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from venkat ca21st June 2009, an icon completed 50 golden years on this planet. He is unique and one and only one of his kind in this world. He considers himself as a King of Hearts. This self declared icon is standing in your midst - Venkatraman Krishnamoorthy popularly known as ...
Views: 1625(3 votes) - Volunteers in Costa Rica – Gaining Rewarding Experience - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from go volunteeringA number of individuals interested in the volunteer programs for Costa Rica have been receiving a warm welcome at numerous conservation projects which are meant to reduce the effects of increasing tourist developments as well as pollution caused by the developments. Various opportunities are ...
Views: 1624 - Serving Others Serves Me - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have been in service to others since I was 16 years old when I did my first walk for hunger. I still have the card we used to get each mile marked with a stamp in the shape of a foot. That was 37 years ago and I do not think I have had a time in my life when I wasn't giving back or ...
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