There are lots of excuses for not volunteering -- but many more reasons to give it a shot. Here's how to get started. More »
Geoffery and Joe lost their home to an earthquake in Haiti last year. After seeing the devastation in Japan, they're giving what little they can to help the victims. More »
Pearl, a black Labrador rescued from a shelter by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, is saving lives in Japan. More »
Here are some simple ways to help survivors of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. More »
Researchers found that by listening to homeless people and giving them a budget, they would be almost certain to find help. More »
Since the earthquake in Haiti, a group called Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) has been working to rescue animals and stop their diseases from spreading to humans -- and their success has been remarkable. More »
90-year--old Ralph Morris delivers food each week for his local Meals on Wheels non-profit branch. More »
After a blizzard blocked their deliveries on December 26th, New York City grocery delivery service FreshDirect gave all of their food to City Harvest to be distributed to the needy. More »
Learn about people and organizations working to save the lives of homeless pets. More »
Homeless people in Sydney, Australia, chipped in to make a donation in support of victims of the Queensland flooding. More »
A new nonprofit organization, .jobs, created by the Monster.com founder, provides free job listings to American companies and helps the unemployed find the right position for them. More »
Through his nonprofit A Human Right, scientist Kosta Grammatis is working to purchase a satellite that could provide free Internet access to developing countries. More »
Carlos Garcia is one of the new microphilanthropists, donating small amounts of money to charity every day. More »
If you’re looking for some ways to give back this Thanksgiving, these ideas may be a good start on your path to making a difference. More »
Violet and Allen Large, a couple from Nova Scotia, won $11.2 million in a lottery - and gave it all away. More »