Robert Tolmach is a former architect and real estate developer, who decided a few years ago that it was time to do something with a more meaningful impact. Now the CEO of the WellGood companies, he helps conceive and launch new nonprofit initiatives that use the internet to do good.

ChangingThePresent.org is a nonprofit website for those who
want to make a difference. The site facilitates giving charitable
donations as meaningful gifts.

ClassWish.org helps teachers inspire their communities to contribute toward the supplies and equipment they need for their students to excel.

Blog Entries by Robert Tolmach

Yet Another Tiger Scandal

1 Comments | Posted December 13, 2009 | 02:21 PM (EST)


The big news everywhere is Tiger. How many Tiger headlines have you seen?

Yet, the press is oddly silent on the Tiger scandal that deserves the most attention. The Tiger scandal that's truly shameful. The Tiger scandal that we ought to be talking about. The one we can all...

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Your Green Avatar Shows Support for Democracy in Iran

1 Comments | Posted June 19, 2009 | 01:07 AM (EST)


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Want to show your support for the people supporting democracy in Iran?

@arikfr (Arik Fraimovich) made it easy with a site: http://helpiranelection.com.

A single click there will change your Twitter avatar to have a green overlay -- the official color of the...

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Shoes Aren't Just For Throwing

Posted December 17, 2008 | 12:35 PM (EST)


In Africa, too, shoes are a big story, and one that you can get involved in this holiday season.

In rural areas of Africa, schools are widely dispersed and public transportation is scarce, forcing girls to travel long distances to and from school daily. The scorching roads and risk of...

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Invitation to Create a New Social Norm (VIDEO)

Posted December 9, 2008 | 05:38 PM (EST)


Given the tough economic climate, it is no surprise that so many people are looking for meaning in their lives and ways to make a difference. One powerful new trend this holiday season is the making of meaningful charitable donations in friends' names, in lieu of giving traditional presents.

Americans,...

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