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Start Your Own Fundraiser

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Edward Norton is one of my favorite green celebrities. He raised $1.2 million for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust when he ran in the New York Marathon last fall. He has now set up a web site where you can raise money for your favorite charity as well. Crowdrise is the web site that helps you create your own fundraising page. Crowdrise promises it will take less than a minute – unless you are a slow typer of course. It is actually three simple steps to get started. You enter your personal info, such as name and email, upload a … Continue reading →

Mia Farrow Fasts for Darfur

Actress/activist Mia Farrow has long been a supporter of children’s rights and has especially been concerned about the welfare of those in Africa. She works as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has traveled to war torn Darfur three times since 2004. To help spread the word of the crisis going on there, Farrow has had photographs published in PEOPLE magazine and she has written editorials for the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times. She feels so passionately about this cause that in August 2007, she offered to give up her freedom in exchange for that of Suleiman Jamous, a … Continue reading →

Helping Animal Shelters During a Recession

Some say the worsening economy is not quite a recession yet, others are convinced we’re already there. Whether we are or not, one thing is clear: with gas and food going up like they are, people have less to spend. Not only less discretionary income, but also less charitable giving monies to distribute. Some charities are going to feel the pinch more than others. Especially because historically this time of year (from now until fall) is when people tend not to give. (Come the holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year, people tend to be more generous.) That’s why I say … Continue reading →

Operation Baghdad Pups: No Buddies Left Behind

I had meant to write about this last week to compliment the article I’d done on no cost ways to donate to the ASPCA. However, the unexpected babysitting duties sort of threw my schedule all off kilter last week. However, even though I had planned to write about it, I knew I had to get on it when my dear friend Sandra Worth sent me an email with a link to her site about a cause she’d just become aware of: the SPCA International’s Operation Baghdad Pups. I think the reason it captured her interest was for the same reason … Continue reading →

Bake to End Childhood Hunger

Calling all bakers! The Great American Bake Sale has officially begun and this is your opportunity to bake your way towards ending childhood hunger. The Great American Bake Sale is sponsored by Share Out Strength, the same people who also sponsor the Great American Dine Out. Their goal is to work with local community efforts in providing food for at-risk children in their communities. They form partnerships with local organizations, as well as state agencies and others to provide money and food for hungry children with the goal that no child should ever know what it’s like to be hungry. … Continue reading →

Celebrities and Their Christmas Charities

It’s better to give than receive… at least that’s what some Hollywood stars are learning this holiday season. Celebs from Mel Gibson to Marcia Cross are spreading the Christmas spirit with donations to their favorite charities. If you are searching for a last-minute gift idea for your loved ones consider perusing the following list. It’s Christmas Eve after all, the perfect time to make someone else’s life a whole lot merrier. Feed the World. Marcia Cross and Teri Hatcher gave their co-workers FEED 1 bags this holiday season. The bags are designed to benefit the United Nations World Food Program’s … Continue reading →

Hunters Aren’t Evil and Other Things Researching Charities Taught Me

I have so many things to be grateful for that it makes me want to open my heart and wallet a little wider, especially at this time of year. However, I also want to be smart in my giving and make sure my donations are being well utilized. That’s why I spent some time researching animal rights, welfare, and service organizations, wildlife conservation organizations, and zoos and aquariums to see which ones used their monies most efficiently and effectively. Thanks to sites like Charity Navigator and the American Institute of Philanthropy I was able to accomplish my goal. But I … Continue reading →

Charity Giving

‘Tis the season for charity giving…. Fa, la la la la… Whatever your religion, the holidays are the time of year that charities receive the most donations. These months can truly make or break their budgets. Whether they are a good charity or bad, the fundraising department is on high gear during this time. Donating is a necessary part of a healthy society, but how do you know who should receive a piece of your limited budget? There are a few key points to remember before you hand over your holiday donation. 1. If the donation is to someone in … Continue reading →

George Clooney’s New Gig

From Darfur to Switzerland? It appears hunky George Clooney is spreading his knowledge of all things environmentally and socially sound to a more neutral country. According Clooney’s rep, the handsome and still bruised actor has accepted the job of executive board member of a new Swiss energy company that will “develop environmentally friendly techniques for car motors and other devices.” The new company is being created by a Swiss billionaire who is interested in pursuing new advancements in the clean production of hydrogen, solar energy and fuel cells. Nicolas Hayek, chairman of the Swatch Group (the largest watchmaker in the … Continue reading →

The Flip Side Of Fame

Much has been made of their pantyless partying and jailhouse antics, but there are a few Hollywood stars that prefer to use their fame to for more honorable purposes. Take for example, Paul Newman. Lately, the award-winning actor has been showing the needy the true color of money. Just ask Ypsilanti High School drama teacher Michelle Peet. On Monday the teacher found a $5,000 check from Newman in her mailbox with a note that read the money was to be used to help defray costs associated with the drama club’s upcoming trip to the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Newman … Continue reading →