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Volunteer Tool Box: 6 Ways to Give Back to your Community

How has your community affected your life? In a positive way? If so, you may want to give back, and do something to contribute to the community that’s been a part of your life. Sound like a plan? Excellent. We’ve

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Q&A With Sahar Osmani of Coaching Corps: After just one season of coaching boys’ basketball,[...]
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Monday Scoop: Celebrating Teachers All Over the World

Thank a Teacher: This is Teacher Appreciation Week and a great time to say thank you to the awesome educators in your life. Write a note, send a gift, or just go out of your way to say thanks! One … Continue reading →

iStock_000007366088XSmall Get Involved: Going Viral: Five Ways to Use Your Mad Tech-y Skills for Good

Were you were the first of your friends with an Instagram account? Are you always the first person your friends call when they’ve got a computer glitch? If you’re a tech whiz, you can use those handy skills for way
photo-24-01-2013-14-06-26 Make a Difference: Tamara Kim Records An Album to Help Children in Need

This girl’s got a voice—and she knows how to use it! Not only does singer-songwriter Tamara Kim speak Korean, English, French, German, Chinese and Ancient Greek, but she’s also making a difference with her music. The proceeds from her album Love on
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Grammy award-winning songs strike a chord within us. Maybe it’s the beat or the melody that does it, or sometimes it’s the message behind the song that draws us in. These six songs do just that—using the power of music
297867_222333661169043_896807553_n Make a Difference: Drummer Maggie Halliday Interns at a Rockin’ Camp

When Maggie Halliday was 10 years old, she saw Girls Rock!, a documentary about girls spending a week at Portland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls learning how to play instruments, write songs and express themselves through music.
Screen Shot 2013-04-11 at 11.11.10 AM Celebrity Good: Finding Your Voice: Guest Post from Singer/Songwriter Julie Mar

Albert Einstein once said, “The world is not dangerous because of those who do harm, but because of those who look at it without doing anything.” As a humanitarian, that quote is what fuels the fire within my heart.
Laura_1Closet Make a Difference: Q&A with Laura Graham, Founder of 1Closet

Did you know that one out of every three homeless people in America is under 18? And those teens need lots of support from their communities to make sure they feel comfortable going to school—including clothes that fit and are … Continue reading →
6032503619_59a3bb5a33 Get Involved: Make a Joyful Noise: Music-Oriented Volunteer Opps

If you’ve got a passion for music and are seeking ways to give back to the community, we’ve got a bright idea for you. Why not combine the two and use your musical talent to benefit others?
Screen Shot 2013-03-25 at 5.35.01 PM Get Involved: Helping Kids Make the Grade: Academic Volunteer Opportunities

Let’s face it: school isn’t every kid’s favorite place. But whether a kid loves it or loathes it, academic success is still vital. Unfortunately, teachers are often spread so thin these days that it’s hard to spend ample time with
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With the Grammy Awards just behind us and the Oscars on the way, celebrities are everywhere—being honored for their creativity, talent and red carpet fashion sense. But we think it’s high time that stars were recognized for the
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If you’re a regular watcher of the very popular Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen’s “heart of gold” is already apparent. But if you’re new to Ellen, look no further than the section of her website called “Ellen’s Picks” and you’ll understand why