Did you know that 3.4 million people die each year from water-related diseases, many of which aren’t even aware that their water is unsafe to drink in the first place? Organizations like Water 1st International and Water Charity know how immensely valuable clean, safe drinking water is for people all around the world. There are […]
As the weather starts to become warmer and sunnier with each passing day, we’re reminded that charity can take place outside just as much as in. Nowadays, charity events involve being active and physical, and encourage participants to get competitive and have fun while raising money for worthy causes. Various organized charity races have become […]
Earth Day was celebrated earlier this month, giving folks around the world a chance to think about their carbon footprint, and how they relate to the natural world around them. One organization that does this, not only on Earth Day but every day of the year, is the Global Forest Watch, an initiative to monitor […]
This past weekend, the fourth annual City Year L.A. Spring Break: Destination Education was held at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. The commissary lawn was transformed into an outdoor party space where celebrities, including Aaron Paul, Julie Bowen, Jason Bateman and Usher, celebrated the importance of education. The event was held to benefit Americorps […]
Oprah Winfrey is a woman of many, many talents. From publishing to media, to being a serious philanthropic heavyweight, there isn’t much that she hasn’t conquered. Now, she’s adding one more notch to her entrepreneurial belt. According to Forbes, “Just when you thought Brand Oprah couldn’t extend into any new categories, the media queen can […]
Jenna Dewan-Tatum, actress, dancer, and wife to Channing Tatum, has created a “On the Go Pouch” with the beauty brand Birchbox. Tatum and the pouch are also partnering with Baby Buggy, a charitable organization that she has been involved with since before she was a mother. This nonprofit provides essential clothing, gear, and service to […]
On April 15th, the Boston community came together in remembrance of the terrible tragedy that shook it to the core just one year earlier. The Boston Marathon bombings of 2013 was a horrific event that killed three people, physically injured nearly 300 others, and left a mar on countless individuals from the community and beyond […]
“Imagine the coldest day you can remember, the biting wind chilling you to your core,” asks The Empowerment Plan, a Detroit-based nonprofit organization. “Now imagine spending each day wandering through the city, with no home, no bed, no place to get warm.” These are the things are so easily taken for granted by the average […]
According to its Mission Statement, Pencils of Promise “believes every child should have access to quality education. We create schools, programs, and global communities around the common goal of education for all.” Founded by Adam Braun in 2008, Pencils of Promise has become one of the most reputable education-based nonprofits in the world. The organization […]
Whether it’s treating the person behind her in line to a cup of coffee, or helping a neighbor in need without even being asked, Boston area resident Cathy O’Grady finds genuine happiness in good deeds and random acts of kindness. “For as long as she can remember, Cathy O’Grady has enjoyed bringing a smile to […]
