Unknown to me, a young lady in Guatemala City who has been following me on Twitter was trying to find me. Her boss had introduced her to Never Eat Alone and changed her thinking about professional relationships.
Did you know that there are more than 18,000 African refugees in Israel? The majority of them living in Tel Aviv? Now we do.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, wrapping gifts and preparing dinners, please stop for a minute and take a deep breath and ask yourself: What can I do?
You went to college back East, down South, or in the Midwest and whether you're five or 25 years out, now that you live in Los Angeles your relationsh...
It's that time of year for active giving and receiving. As I choose which of the soliciting envelopes to open, I've been reflecting on my own different ways of giving and receiving back.
What happens when leaders and managers of more than 60 different non-profits from Chicagoland get together? Best practices are shared. New ideas come forth. And solutions are found.
The 12 Days of Christmas Homeless Push is rather simple. We've come up with a starter list themed around the 12 Days of Christmas, only this is the 12for12k version.
Since I hate complaining without offering solutions, I'm providing ideas each day this week on how we can revive values that truly make the holidays special. Spend Tuesdays finding a way to volunteer for a cause that moves you.
Whether you want to avoid the holiday rush, are just completely fed up with capitalism or are just flat broke there is no better gift this holiday season than the gift of making a difference.
The "Will you marry me?" (WYMM) syndrome turns every online messaging opportunity into a nail begging to be hit with the donation hammer.
The common denominator among SCORE volunteers is that they will be passionate about creating new jobs and helping their clients launch new businesses successfully.
When a student like Cesar Guajardo takes the initiative to write about something he feels very passionate about, 826LA is there to help him develop his ability to express his ideas clearly and confidently.
As we enter this holiday time from Thanksgiving to New Year's, don't forget to include our next generation in this annual time for self-reflection, gratitude, giving and resolutions.
With a mission "to break the cycle of poverty among youth in developing communities by creating educational opportunities, cultivating civic interacti...
Simple, I know. But nonprofits and individuals can often let their enthusiasm distract them from the basic needs of others that must be met.
"During my most difficult moments and complex situations I have been able to dream of a more beautiful future," Menchu Tum says with conviction.
Study after study has shown that people who practice grateful thinking are healthier, happier and more content with their lives than those who don't.
"Who would have thought that an article about hunting could bring soldiers and animals in need, together," said Jennifer Panton, President of United Action for Animals.
If volunteerism is to be a powerful driver of social impact and business value, government, nonprofit and business leaders must focus not just on more volunteers, but on more productive volunteering.
As I tried to get deeper into what I saw as an unacceptable response, it soon became clear that my husband's main objection was important: pleas for help are just too generic.
Conservatives are topping even themselves, as they actually complain about the President calling for Americans to volunteer. If this keeps up, they are going to put The Onion out of business.
