Making a Difference

Making a Difference: The World of Giving Making a Memorable Memorial Day

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Vet Friends, Letters to Soldiers, Philanthropy, Gary Sinise Foundation, Operation Homefront, Charity, Memorial Day, Pbs, Joe Montegna, Wounded Warrior Project, Gary Sinise, Parades, Making a Difference, Veterans, M.a.D., Impact News

For many of us, it seems that Memorial Day may have lost some of its meaning. But there are some things you can do to change this that are relatively easy.

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Making a Difference: The World of Giving ALS Awareness Month

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Lou Gehrig's Disease, Philanthropy, Als, CDC. Volunteer, So Much So Fast, Charity, Making a Difference, National ALS Registry, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Impact News

May is ALS Awareness Month and while most of us have heard of ALS Disease, often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, there is little we actually know.

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The Mother's Day Love Flash Mob

Glennon Melton | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Supporting Moms, Van-Tastic, Mother's Day 2012, Mother's Day, Momastery, Glennon Melton, Single Mother, Mothers-Day-Pkg, Love Flash Mob, Making a Difference, Parents News

We can do no big things, just little things with great love. Each of our offerings will be little but together, they will become great.

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Saving Lives in Africa?

Scott Warren | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Kony 2012, Kenya, Making a Difference, Impact, Africa, World News

Whether we like it or not, Africa is a land where white people can make a difference in the lives of the natives. So should we?

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Making a Difference

Jennifer Hamady | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Kindness, Making a Difference, Helping, Serving Others, Service, Helping Relationships, Making an Impact, How to Make a Difference, Help Others, Helping Others, Having Impact, Mindfulness, Make a Difference, Gps-Soul, Healthy Living News

Often we resist the idea of making a difference, because we're convinced it will take a tremendous amount of our time and energy. Or, that we may not have the information or answers others seek.

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Making a Difference: The World of Giving

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: I Am for the Child, Dr. Phil, Volunteering, Charity, Pinwheels for Prevention, Prevent Child Abuse America, Making a Difference, Casa, Child Abuse Prevention, Impact News

Since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month -- a time to raise awareness about child abuse and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families.

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PHOTOS: How A Man's Car Is Making A Difference

The Huffington Post | Christiana Lilly | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Mark Sardine, Miami Funeral Shoot Out, Mark's Auto Body Shop, Peace-Photos, Miami Impact, Peace Car, Man With Peace Car, Making a Difference, Stop the Violence, Mark Sardine Margate, Miami News

Driving through town, you can’t miss Mark Sardine’s car. Not because it’s a souped up ride, but because it’s covered in ink. Over the past ...

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Making a Difference: The World of Giving -- April Is Autism Awareness Month

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Autism Awareness, Philanthropy, Volunteering, Charity, Mlb, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Easter Seals, Babysitting, Autism, Making a Difference, Therapeutic School and Center for Autism, Autism Awareness Month, Impact News

Most of us have heard the old saying that April showers bring May flowers... but April is also the month designated as Autism Awareness Month.

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Random Idea Worth Doing: Hold a Talent Show With No Auditions

RandomKid | Posted 05.28.2012

Read More: Talent Show, Seattle, Samantha Smith Elementary School, Japan, Making a Difference Kids, Kids Talent Show, Making a Difference, National Wildlife Federation, Impact News

Samantha Smith Elementary School children didn't just want to make a splash in their local talent show; they wanted to change the world.

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Shaun Robinson's Passion for the Social Good

Ann Tran | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Women's Empowerment, Social Good, Celebrity, Charity, Women's Issues, Making a Difference, Shaun Robinson Twitter, Girls Self Image, Shaun Robinson Book, Shaun Robinson, Video, Impact News

The words, "believe in yourself", have always played a strong part in the character and essence of celebrity journalist Shaun Robinson.

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Worried About College Decisions? Take a Lesson From Sara

Patrick O'Connor | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: College Admissions Process, Applying to College, Extra-Curricular Activities, College Admissions, Making a Difference, Detroit News

Sara is a senior, waiting to hear this week from her colleges -- but the question you should be asking yourself is not "Where will she get in?"

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Become The Love You Seek

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Connection, Relationship, Heroes, Authenticity, Saying No With Kindness, Heroism, Love, Making a Difference, Help Others, Love Others, Acts of Kindness, Helping Others, Mindfulness, Make a Difference, Loving Others, Random Acts of Kindness, Kind Acts, Healthy Living News

Be the love you seek in the world, beginning with the one in the mirror. A random good samaritan act reminds us we are worth it.

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Making A Difference Colleges

Posted 03.09.2012

Read More: College Students, Helping Out, Good Students, State University, List of Schools, Volunteer, Colleges, Stanford, Making a Difference, Slidepollajax, Yale, Make an Impact, College News

Some students spend their collegiate career trying to make a difference in the world. We applaud them! Inside College recently named 63 colleges t...

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How You Can Honor Women For Women's History Month

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: National Women's History Project, Girl Scout Cookies, Philanthropy, Literacy, Girl Scouts, Women's History Month, Volunteering, Charity, Ms. Foundation for Women, Donations, Ywca, Making a Difference, Slidepollajax, Impact News

With Women's History Month upon us, many organizations and entities including are paying attention and plan to honor and pay tribute to the many gener...

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Sweet Idea! Using Chocolate to Create Compassion

Toan Lam | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Gretchen Burley, Hot Chocolate, Good Deeds, Volunteering, Homelessness, Making a Difference, Gig Spark, Video, Good News News

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I'm Voting Against the Other Guy

Bob Banov and Roger Ohlsen | Posted 04.01.2012

Read More: Polls, Responsibility, Candidates and Choice, Maturity, Super PACs, Compromise, Making a Difference, Lawrence O'Donnell, Political Ideologues, Andy Newman, Influence Peddlers, Career Politicians, Political Propaganda, Voting, Public-Apathy, Gerald Ford, Newsweek, Politics News

If maturity and compromise are essential to a democracy as we were taught in school, then as the old Chinese Proverb has it, "If we don't change our direction we're likely to end up where we're headed."

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Making A Difference: The World of Giving -- National Mentoring Month

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Boys and Girls Club of America, National Mentoring Month, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Mentoring, Life Coaching, Donating to Charity, Nonprofits, Teachers, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Making a Difference, Impact News

January is designated as National Mentoring Month. When I learned of this I began thinking about who the mentors were in my life.

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Teen Impact: Finalist #14

Adora Svitak | Posted 03.22.2012

Read More: Tedxredmond, tedtalks2011, Youth, Kids, Teens, Youth Conference, Tedtalks, Education Reform, Making a Difference, Inspiring Teens, Video, Teen Impact, Bslide-Universalpictures, Impact News

It's too easy for audiences to pass me off as "exceptional," "a prodigy," "gifted." The point of my work is to make it clear that all youth can make "big miracles" happen. We need a movement.

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Making a Difference: The World of Giving -- Year-end Giving and Tax Deductions

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 02.26.2012

Read More: Charitable Tax Deductions, Philanthropy, Making a Difference, Wise Giving Alliance, Charity, Donating to Charity, Guidestar, Charity Navigator, Impact News

Many donors rush to make their charitable contributions before each year ends. Let's look at the reasons why they do this.

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Making A Difference: The World of Giving -- Be a Santa Helper

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 02.07.2012

Read More: Philanthropy, Letters to Santa, Volunteering, Charity, Making a Difference, Holiday Gifts, Macy's, Holiday Giving, Giving Tree, Usps, Volunteering During Holidays, Toys for Tots, Impact News

Christmas is a magic time for most kids and many others in our community. Let's work together to insure it is a magic time for all kids young and old. Remember, you can make a difference (M.A.D.)!

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Chelsea Clinton To Become NBC Correspondent

The Huffington Post | Posted 11.14.2011

Read More: Chelsea Clinton, Video, NBC News, Today Show, Jenna Bush Hager, Making a Difference, NBC Nightly News, New York University, Nbc, Media News

Chelsea Clinton, the 31-year-old daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, is stepping into her own spo...

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How to Make Yourself a Better Person, and the World a Better Place

Dennis Merritt Jones | Posted 01.07.2012

Read More: Purpose, Making a Difference, Meaning, Compassion, Service, Happiness, Change the World, Be a Better Person, Healthy Living Spirit, Be a Good Person, Healthy Living News

The lesson for me was it is never too soon or too late to learn how to serve. Whether you are 14 or 90 years of age, know that you matter.

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Make A Difference During National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 01.06.2012

Read More: Shelter Pets, Pet Neutering, Humane Society of the United States, Philanthropy, Pet Adoption, Charity, Making a Difference, Volunteer, Activism, Impact News

Animal shelters are an important part of any community. This year, November 6 - 11, is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. It started in 1996 b...

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Retirees Try Teaching As A Second Career

takepart.com | Posted 12.19.2011

Read More: Retirees, Retirement, Judy Goggin, Henrico High School, Teaching, Golden Years, Carmax, Civic Ventures, Making a Difference, Second Career, Fifty News

Their reasons for wanting to teach are as diverse as their professional backgrounds. They are retired engineers, Army lieutenants, business executives...

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How Will They Lead?

C. M. Rubin | Posted 12.11.2011

Read More: Leadership, The Global Community, Kirk Spahn, C. M. Rubin, Leadership Training Programs, Institute of Civic Leadership, Making a Difference, The Dwight School, Education News, ICL Academy, Impact News

The mission of ICL is to inspire students through other people's passions and journeys, teach them how to relate it back to their own lives and passions, and equip them with the leadership skills that enable them to take action.

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