Baby boomers, or people born before 1946, are now the group that gives the largest share of donations to charities. A recent study has shown that they, and the previous generation, represent 70 percent of total giving. It could be that younger generations are finding it hard to get and keep good paying jobs. Those […]
August is Black Philanthropy Month, a movement hosted by some groups to foster a since of community around giving from people of African-American descent. The month long event and promotion was created in 2011, when the African Women’s Development Fund declared a celebration of African-descent giving. Several nonprofits and multinational organizations are involved with the […]
One of American Express’s recent videos in their Passion Project campaign features the story of how Scott Harrison started charity:water. Living the life of a nightclub promoter, Scott was unhappy and felt like he needed to do something more. After learning about the need for clean water around the world, Harrison decided he wanted to […]
Several recent reports and surveys have indicated that Muslims are more charitable than Jews, Christians and Atheists. According to ICM research in the United Kingdom, while over 30% of religious people gave to charity, Muslims gave an average $567, Jews gave $412, Protestants donated $308 and Roman Catholics only averaged $272 in charitable donations. Atheists, […]
You know the feeling you get when you donate to a charity or give a gift to someone less fortunate? It turns out that giving can also be good for you…and the rest of the community. Here are the top five reasons to be a giver. Giving makes you feel happy. A 2008 study by […]
“Love is in the air. It’s everywhere you look around.” You may recognize the words to the famous song. Yet, love really was in the air on July 27th at the “Love Ball.” Partiers and players came out to support a good cause and take part in the merrymaking. The “Love Ball,” an annual event […]
Charlie Sheen is known for so many things. In the past, he seemingly couldn’t get enough of the limelight…especially for wild, shocking behavior. He was a self-described Warlock and admitted to drug-fueled parties. He destroyed hotel rooms and publicly screamed at his ex. He hired “goddesses” to live at his house and cater to his […]
The New York art scene is one of the liveliest and most thriving ones in the country. However, many artists and performers never get the chance to be seen or heard from due to the cost of making a living there. You’ve probably heard about all the starving artists. Well, hello New York City! Don’t […]
Jon Bon Jovi announced this week a $1 million gift to Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Relief Fund, a charity headed by New Jersey First Lady Mary Pat Christie. The storm, which hit in October 2012, was the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, totaling over 68 billion dollars in damages. In New Jersey, the storm killed […]
With the rising concern of sweatshops and working conditions in the fashion industry, it is easy to feel guilty about new clothes. Fortunately, there are some great options across the country and online for those looking for a better choice. A San Francisco based business team recently opened a shop called Inner City Threads, a […]