From “going green” to supporting community service initiatives, there are a number of ways to be socially conscious. Incorporating these methods into your parties helps you feel good while...
Unemployment is due to several factors, including political instability. Therefore we should avoid it in order to eradicate poverty in society.
Many of us want to save animals from death and unnecessary pain or cruelty, but we have difficulty coming up with the time or money to be an activist. There are, however, many ways for you to save...
The traditional image of the writer is of the loner at his or her desk or computer, madly scrawling on paper or striking keys. But when the writing is done, you may want some moral support,...
It’s the time of year to spread good cheer. If you’ve had a great year, or even if you haven’t, get into the spirit of the season by donating your time or money to one of your favorite non-profit...
A community-lead approach to weaning off of fossil fuels in preparation for when oil and natural gas reach their peak, transition towns are gaining popularity across Europe and beginning to sprout...
After purchasing a lease from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), energy operators are required to submit their drilling plans for environmental review. Although...
In the last two years, Operation Vacation has brought smiles to nearly 30 military families visiting Glenwood Springs, Colorado from Fort Carson in Colorado Springs. The program offers military...
One man's trash is another man's treasure! A rummage sale is a great way to make the most of that collection of stuff in your basement, attic or garage or your neighbors' homes. It is also a great...
Find out about little-known bargain shopping experience, your local Goodwill store.
While you are shopping and spending money, you are also helping others better their lives. Visit the website...
Would you like to appear on television? Do you like to do interesting volunteer work? Well you can, simply by contacting your Public Broadcasting Station. They always need volunteers to take...
You know what happens to animals when they’re slaughtered for food, and you have to figure out how to tell your child. You’re afraid of emotionally damaging them, and perhaps you’re thinking of...
Being a vegetarian in a meat-eating world is hard enough without having to answer ridiculous questions from people who don’t understand your motivations. It’s easy to lose your temper or just stop...
There are some people who will not be with their family and friends this holiday season. For those people, the holidays bring blues rather than boughs of holly. This year, instead of spending...
If you want to help individuals in other countries cope with illness, disaster and other problems, consider becoming a Red Cross volunteer. The Red Cross helps millions of individuals across the...
We all grow up some place. We live some place. We work some place. Who we are and how we live is in part determined by these places. When a group of people undertake a "sense of place" project,...
Sometimes a community project that starts as a single activity or idea grows to a point where other communities ought to know about it. If you have a grant from an organization like your state's...
Women's groups be it for books, knitting or scrapbooking can be fun, but without rules, there is bound to come a time when an issue arises that might put the brakes on the fun. Don't let your...
These days nursing home residents are often in very poor health, but a brief religious service can be a tremendous comfort. Remembered songs or prayers help them become, even if only briefly, the...
Many of us are motivated by idealism when we think about volunteer opportunities. But when settling on where you would like to volunteer your time, it’s important to select carefully, not only for...
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Learn how to volunteer time and money to charities and organizations in your town or around the world. From how to donate used furniture, cars and computers, to how to avoid charity scams, eHow shows you how to give back. Want to feel good around the holidays? Learn how to volunteer at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving or any other time of year. Already volunteering your time to a philanthropic enterprise? eHow also has How Tos on effective fund raising for nonprofits and youth organization.
