Philanthropy as society currently understands it did not fully develop until the early twentieth century. The word philanthropy is derived from Greek, and its literal meaning is “love of humanity.” Ancient Greeks thought of philanthropy as an ideal to attain—one...
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...
Giving back to your community is a great way to help those that are less fortunate than you. Artists, in particular, should consider volunteering. Teaching others how to act, sing, dance, etc. is a fantastic gift to share with others. Learning a new skill is...