News & Features Archive

• December 02 2011

  5 Former Slaves Who Are Changing the World

  Former slaves such as Somaly Mam, Simon Deng, and Iqbal Masih have stood up and fought for human rights. Read More

• October 22 2011

  Jon Bon Jovi Opens Pay-What-You-Want Restaurant, The Soul Kitchen

  Rocker Jon Bon Jovi has opened a pay-what-you-want restaurant in Red Bank, New Jersey. Read More

• September 09 2011

  Dave Cornwaithe Travels Mississippi River by Stand-Up Paddleboard

  Dave Cornwaithe is attempting to complete 25 separate 1,000 mile journeys without using motorized transportation, in the Expedition 1000. Read More

• July 25 2011

  9-Year-Old Rachel Beckwith’s Final Wish Inspires Thousands to Give

  For her 9th birthday, Rachel Beckwith asked for donations to a charity to promote clean water around the world. After her tragic death in a car accident, thousands have given to her cause. Read More

• July 07 2011

  Five Ways to Give without Spending a Dime

  You'd like to give more to charity, but your meager income won't allow it. Fortunately, we've rounded up five great sites that let you contribute to charitable causes without spending a single dime. Read More

• June 22 2011

  Thomas and Ann Rose Welcome 72nd Foster Child

  An elderly couple from Allentown, Pennsylvania are preparing to welcome their 72nd foster child this year. Read More

• June 06 2011

  Pilots N Paws Matches Volunteer Pilots with Animal Rescuers

  The nonprofit group Pilots N Paws saves animals' lives by transporting them cross-country to new foster homes. Read More

• May 25 2011

  Six Ways to Help Solve Poverty in America

  In the United States, more than 14 percent of people are now in poverty. Here are some tips on helping such individuals rise above their circumstances. Read More

• May 22 2011

  Enter the Listen Carefully Sweepstakes with Miley Cyrus

  Enter Starkey Hearing Foundation's Listen Carefully sweepstakes for a chance to win a meet-and-greet and attend a show by Miley Cyrus. Read More

• May 09 2011

  Raspberry Pi: The $25 Computer

  A new computer is the size of a human thumb, and will retail for $25. Read More

• May 04 2011

  Hollywood’s Most Charitable Celebrities

  Oprah, Sandra Bullock, and Denzel Washington are a few of America's most generous celebrities. Read More

• May 02 2011

  How to Help Tornado Survivors in the South

  Tornadoes caused massive destruction throughout Alabama and other parts of the southern United States last week. Here are some ways to help. Read More

• April 26 2011

  11-Year-Old Artist Olivia Bouler Raises $125,000 to Help Gulf Coast

  Olivia Bouler, a young artist, has raised money for Gulf Coast oil spill relief by selling original watercolor paintings of birds. Read More

• April 24 2011

  After 9/11, New Yorkers Form Organization to Help Other Communities in Need

  Jeff Parness, a native New Yorker, formed New York Says Thank You to help other communities in need after seeing the amazing response in New York after September 11th, 2001. Read More

• April 12 2011

  Volunteering: How to Lose the Excuses and Get Started

  There are lots of excuses for not volunteering -- but many more reasons to give it a shot. Here's how to get started. Read More

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