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Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City: My Experience

Omar Farooq | Posted 04.19.2012

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Four years ago, I was flying back to New York on a rickety old plane, completely devastated by the thought that my life as I had planned it was irrevocably and forever changed. I didn't know then, but my search for meaning and my life rewards were still far ahead of me.

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Non-Profit's Nerdy Sister: Youth Development

Steve Larosiliere | Posted 05.02.2012

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Youth development programs teach important skills such as teamwork, communication skills, goal setting, and how to have fun. It's a much-needed outlet for many youth and places them on a road to success.

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How Volunteering Helped Me Realize I Love Kids

Stephanie Lechner | Posted 04.22.2012

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About a year ago, suddenly struck with the weight of my own self-absorption, I researched volunteer opportunities in New York and discovered Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City.

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

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 03.26.2012

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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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Watching the Bowl Championship Series? Give Money to Your Favorite Charity at the Same Time!

Bill_Robinson | Posted 02.21.2012

Read More: Bowl Championship Series, Internet Giving, Charitable Giving, Micro-Donations, Snoball, Toys for Tots, Special Olympics, Communities in Schools, Boy's & Girl's Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Operation Gratitude, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Impact News

There's a new high-tech start-up in Austin, Texas, called that has a different twist: empowering 'micro-donations' over the Internet while also tying in those donations to a fan's sports, entertainment or even routine (think a Starbucks in the morning) passions.

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A New Kind of New Year's Resolution

Kristi York Wooten | Posted 02.20.2012

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Why not bring in the new year by not only having fun, but also making a difference in the lives of others?

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Who's Rescuing Foster Kids, Runaways And High School Dropouts? (SLIDESHOW)

Posted 12.25.2011

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More than 4 million people between ages 16 to 24 were either unemployed or had dropped out of school in 2000, according to Philanthropedia.org. Yet, t...

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How to Build a Better Child

Robin Quivers | Posted 08.28.2011

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I've never had a child, but years ago I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. At the time I just wanted to take a little kid to the circus. I was sure I was capable of that and not much more.

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Ever Thought About Being A Big Brother Or Sister?

latimes.com | Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer | Posted 05.25.2011

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The demand for such matchups is growing. For the first time in its more than 100-year history, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is actively seeking...

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A Resolution Worth Keeping

Christopher Reeve | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New Year's Resolutions, College Students, Homework, Adolescence, Nyc Service, Volunteer, Globalization, Professionals, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Volunteerism, Education News

I propose that qualified men and women volunteer their time to help students in their respective cities with their homework -- help them excel in school and ultimately find success later in life.

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It Just Takes One: Ben De Leon Encourages Others To Become Big Brothers

HuffPost | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 05.25.2011

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In honor of Mother's Day, HuffPost Impact presents It Just Takes One, a series on children and the tutors, mentors, guardians and others who have ma...

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Questioning Your "Compassionate" Politics

Brian T. Schwartz | Posted 05.25.2011

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"You oppose Medicaid and government-run schools? You're heartless and lack compassion." If you have ever made this accusation, even tacitly, I invite you to reconsider.

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