Since 1992, Make A Difference Day has taken place each year on the fourth Saturday of October. This year it takes place on October 22. Make A Difference Day is one of the largest days of service that occur in the US. The Make A Difference Day website features...
A lot of has been written about the healing power of music, and nearly everyone has a story about a time that music has helped them feel better. Not only does music help heal—it also serves as an outlet for creativity and enjoyment. This post looks at two New York...
This year September 21 marks the official last day of summer. But for many children and teenagers, summer ends on the first day they return to school. If you are thinking about ways that you can help out your community, you should consider volunteering to help...
September is Hunger Action Month. According to Feeding America, one in seven Americans do not have enough food to eat. The problem is not food availability—America produces more food than many countries. The problem is access to food. Many Americans just do not have...
If you have ever lived in a large city, it’s likely that you have encountered homeless people on a daily basis. In New York City alone there are over 60,000 homeless people (Basic Facts). Unfortunately, homelessness cannot be solved just by giving change to a person...
In 2010 Warren Buffett and Bill Gates created the Giving Pledge. The campaign encourages wealthy individuals to donate the majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes either during their lifetime or after they die. This post will highlight four individuals who...
