Giving Back to the Community

WNBA Cares Week

Todd Jacobson | Posted 05.10.2012

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Todd Jacobson

A group of young girls waits eagerly on a dirt-floored basketball court as Tamika Raymond or Ruth Riley or Tamika Catchings approaches. The moment the player steps on to the court, a look of hope and joy overcomes the youth.

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Even Billionaires Give

Marc Joseph | Posted 05.09.2012

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Marc Joseph

Forbes just came out with their latest list of billionaires. The media during our recession and tax crisis has been concentrating on the top 1%, whic...

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Thinking Outside The Shirt Box: Give The Gift Of Service

blog.aarp.org | Posted 12.22.2011

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Do you remember when you were a child and the Sears catalog would arrive right before the holidays and you, or at least I would, go through and circle...

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New York Non-Profit Attracts Post50 Volunteers

Posted 11.25.2011

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Many Post50s are following the path of reinvention, taking up encore careers, starting second acts and receiving standing ovations for seeking new ful...

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America's Top Ten Youth Volunteers

Ilana Donna Arazie | Posted 11.14.2011

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Ilana Donna Arazie

Here are the young yet wise beyond years honorees from the 16th Prudential Spirit of Community Awards and their inspiring stories.

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David Wood

Post-9/11 Wounded Veteran Finds 'Giving Back' Is Path To Healing

HuffingtonPost.com | David Wood | Posted 11.12.2011

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This story is part of the "The Impact of 9/12," series, which focuses on those who were inspired to give back after the tragedies of September 11, 200...

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Chalk It Up To Experience: Meet A Group Of Teachers Still Going Strong After 60+ Years

Posted 06.13.2011

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In a time when almost half of America's teachers call it quits after five years, there are a few octogenarians and nonagenarians who continue to inspi...

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Making Sure Kids Have Places To Play

Posted 05.25.2011

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Today, as HuffPost and AOL unite to launch the Huffington Post Media Group, we're celebrating by making a statement about the importance of giving bac...

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Changing The World One Person At A Time

Julia Moulden | Posted 11.17.2011

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Julia Moulden

Phillip Haid, of Public Inc., has fresh approach to changing the world. His interview may inspire you to "create, innovate, take risks and push the public good sector."

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Sonya Beard Gives Up Fight With Cancer, Focuses On Giving Back To Her Community

Posted 05.25.2011

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Over the last fifteen years, Sonya Beard has been waging an exhausting battle with breast cancer and oral cancer -- and it isn't over yet. Beard's doc...

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Holland, Michigan, Happiest Because Of Giving Nature?

Posted 05.25.2011

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Despite harsh winter conditions and high levels of unemployment, the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index rates the small Michigan town of Holland as on...

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Giving Getaways Help Travelers Give Back On Vacation

Posted 05.25.2011

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Traveling this holiday season? The burgeoning trend of trips that give back has entered the mainstream, with many top destinations and travel guides c...

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Giving Back: A Perfect Way to Start the New Year

Michelle Renee | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michelle Renee

Giving back is in my blood, but I didn't grasp just how deeply it is etched into who I am and how important it is as part of a successful business strategy until I became an entrepreneur.

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Obama and the Science of Altruism

Jamil Zaki | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jamil Zaki

Why would we have evolved to feel each other's pain? Two aspects of empathy can help explain this, and the reason that evolution may have selected for strong empathizers in the first place.

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Betting His Legacy on Public Participation

Shunit Harpaz | Posted 11.17.2011

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Shunit Harpaz

There is a great potential for a positive change in our society, a change where people take charge of serving the public, living a life that is meaningful and satisfying.

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Bringing Service Back: Why Obama is Better than Prozac for Today's Adolescents

Leeat Granek, PhD | Posted 05.25.2011

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Leeat Granek, PhD

Barack Obama is bringing service and community back to American youth and this is good for the country and good for kids.

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Moving from 'Yes, We Can' to Yes We Are!

Michelle Cote | Posted 11.17.2011

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Michelle Cote

After this week's celebrations end, we will have to follow Dr. King's example and reinvest our energy and optimism into efforts whose benefits many not be fully seen for many years to come.

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The Giving Garden

Bridget Mason and Kayomi Wada | Posted 11.17.2011

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Bridget Mason and Kayomi Wada

Judging by the almost 80 volunteers who came out to build a garden in Downtown Tacoma, I would have to say there are a lot of Americans out there just waiting for an opportunity to give back!

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