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The Gift of Giving to Charities This Holiday Season

December 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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In the spirit of the holidays – consider donating gifts or giving your time to a local charity.

The holiday season is upon us and with festivities well underway, it can be easy to get lost in the chaos. However, the spirit of the holidays is one of giving and charity for many. Take part in the holiday spirit of charity to others with some of these ideas: Give Gifts The holidays can be a time of distress for many families. Consider giving back this season to children who are less fortunate. There are a number of ways to give back in your community through donations of holiday gifts. ... Continue Reading

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Volunteering: How to Find Ways to Serve Others 

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Find ways to volunteer your time and efforts at local organizations this year.

It 's funny how we wait for a pivotal moment like the arrival of a new year to make changes in our lives instead of starting anew when the thought first arises. I didn't make a big New Year's resolution list this year, but I did set a few goals that I plan to stick with, which will help me improve other areas of my life. One goal I have and would like to share is to be more deliberate about the ways I help others. Sure, I will continue to give to charities and volunteer, but this year my ... Continue Reading

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Pinktober and Beyond – Shopping with Purpose

October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Shop for products for Pinktober and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

I come from a long line of community activists, so it's no surprise I jumped at the chance to talk about shopping with purpose for Breast Cancer Awareness month. In addition to being hard-working and instilling within me strong work ethics, my parents, my grandparents and my great-grandparents taught me to not just leave things better than I found them, but make a difference by improving them. Volunteerism and being an Activist were lessons learned at a very early age. My grandmother was a ... Continue Reading

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