Tag Archive: charity
Today marks the start of Hurricane Preparedness Week – and as we know, it only takes one storm to cause significant damage to communities in the United States and around the world.
Today marks the start of Hurricane Preparedness Week – and as we know, it only takes one storm to cause significant damage to communities in the United States and around the world.
“What is altruism without effort?” As a researcher at USAID CIDI, I have spent a great deal of my time... View Article
“Just because you didn’t receive a tax write off, recognition from a local organization, or a thank you card doesn’t... View Article
What’s the worst present you ever received? A crazy colored sweater from your aunt Martha, questionable cookies from a neighbor,... View Article
“You wouldn’t want to receive something you didn’t ask for or need at Christmas, let alone during a humanitarian crisis.”... View Article
Smart Compassion has recently been an important issue at the “Ocean State” of Rhode Island. At the University of Rhode... View Article
People like to say that this is the Age of Connectedness. Yes, we are more connected. But we’ve always been... View Article
Join us as we host a panel discussion on: Diaspora: who are they, why do they matter, and how are... View Article
We’ve all heard of, or even volunteered for, popular non-profit organizations like United Way, Salvation Army, Goodwill, American National Red... View Article
Going back to school always gave me mixed emotions. Not every year, but at every stage of my education, I... View Article
I love watching Alyssa Thomas play basketball. Not only because the University of Maryland three-time ACC Player of the Year... View Article
My friends who observe Lent are already talking about what they’re going to give up for this annual 40- day... View Article
Love Urban Dictionary? Enhance your disaster response street cred with these need-to-know buzzwords: 1. Disaster Relief: Disaster survivors frequently need... View Article
Fridays are usually great, as it marks the coming of a relaxing weekend, but many people are superstitious about Friday... View Article
Image credit to UNRIC / We Can End Poverty.
Labor Day is a time to relax and spend time with family and friends. But we hope some are giving... View Article
The homeless often need help and compassion. For WHD 2013, you could volunteer for the homeless. Work at a local... View Article
Have a special skill that could benefit others? Lend your skill for a local charity! But first, contact charities and... View Article
Aside from donating cash to smart local charities, there are a bunch of ways to help out in your hood.... View Article
As we approach World Humanitarian day, one thing comes to mind. Every year on August 19, we honor people who... View Article
What those saturday morning cartoon PSAs should look like!