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Brace Yourself for Pink Overload

Halle Tecco | Posted 11.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Pink, Donating to Charity, Breast Cancer, Cause Marketing, Giving, Pink-Ribbon, Consumer Protection, Bono, Living News

We're seeing "pinkwashing," when corporations try to boost sales by turning their products pink in the fight against breast cancer. But will your pretty pink purchase really have an impact?

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Women Moving Millions: The Girls Give Back, Big Time

Kari Henley | Posted 11.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Indiana University, Women's Rights, Women, Giving Circles, Women's Issues, Charity, Featured Contributor, Women in Business, Giving, Philanthropy, Service, The Giving Life, Living News

In the last 30 years, women's median income has increased over 60%, and more women are becoming educated, and dedicated to giving back. Their studies report that women are less likely to seek recognition, and more likely to want to be involved directly in the causes they support.

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Another India Innovation: The Joy of Giving Week

Perry Garfinkel | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living

Read More: India, Generosity, Charity Organizations, Ngos, The Giving Life, The Joy of Giving, Philanthropy, Charity, Strategic Philanthropy, Enjoying Life, Giving, Joy, Living News

The new generation of proud Indians has been inspired by the great Mahatma Gandhi's mantra, "Be the change you want to see in the world."

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The Joy of Giving

Deepak Chopra | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Fred Matser, Joy of Giving Week, Venkat Krishnan, Start Fund, Nipun Mehta, Giving, Charity Focus, Philanthropy, India, Living News

Someone once said that permanent joy results when you can give away your last penny. Actually, the penny is only a symbol. Permanent happiness results when you no longer have a personal stake in the world.

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Serve Your Way to Success: An Interview With Deremiah *CPE

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living

Read More: Success, Serve, InspireMeToday.Com, Giving, Deremiah *CPE, Service, Gail Lynne Goodwin, Living News

Each day we have unlimited opportunities to step forth with unconditional love for our fellow man and be of service to one another. These opportunities for kindness with no expectation in return often show up in unexpected ways.

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Legacy: What About the Value of "Your Stuff"?

Rachael Freed | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Elderly, Values, Giving, Materialism, Family Values, Legacy-Writing, Ethical Will, Legacy, Living News

Ethical wills are about values, not valuables. But what about the category of stuff -- of value or not?

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Eunice Shriver: The Goddess of Giving

Russell Simmons | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Sharing, Kennedys, Special Olympics, Giving, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Dies, Politics News

Eunice Shriver working side by side with her husband Sarge Shriver on the now famous "war on poverty," which he began many years ago, is something that we should all be very thankful for.

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The Legacy of Giving: Teens Practice Philanthropy

Rachael Freed | Posted 08.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Generosity, Philanthropy, Legacy, Giving, Family Values, Values, Ethical Will, Living News

People are more open about sex and death than about money, which may be our last taboo. Though challenging, let's look at the relationship of money, values and legacy.

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Four-Year-Old Inspires Sustainable Business

Ode Magazine | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Four Year Old Sustainable Business, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Four Year Old Business, Giving, Business, Entrepreneur, Altruism, Living News

Here's a story you might find encouraging - it's a story that makes it seem entirely possible for the entrepreneurial impulse to exist alongside fierc...

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All Children Are Our Children

Lissa Coffey | Posted 08.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Uganda, Foster Care, Volunteering, Charity, Children, India, Giving, Usa, Congo, Adoption, Living News

More and more we are learning that we live in a global community. Because of the internet and ease of travel, it's easier for us to reach out and help children not only in our hometowns, but around the world.

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Do a Good Deed in 10 Minutes Flat

Lisa Honig Buksbaum | Posted 08.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Hospitalized Children, Giving, Volunteering, Hersheys, Children, Living News

If 10,000 of you will open your hearts and invest 10 minutes your time to complete this survey, Soaringwords will receive a $35,000 grant from Hershey's to help our cause.

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10 Charities You Should Know About

realsimple.com | Posted 08.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Philanthropy, Donate, Charity, Service, Volunteer, Non-Profits, Donations, Giving, Volunteerism, Charities, The Giving Life, Living News

Each of these organizations has substantially increased its revenue, programs, and services in the last year, according to the nonprofit research grou...

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Listening To Alzheimer's Caregivers: Advice And Challenges

ABC News | Posted 07.31.2009 | Living

Read More: Alzheimer's, Dementia, Aging, Mental Health, Relationships, Support Group Dementia, Women's Health, Men's Health, Giving, Support Group Alzheimer's, Living News

In a roundtable discussion for the ABCNews.com OnCall+ Alzheimer's section, four caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's disease -- Alice, Maure...

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First Lady Announces Stimulus Package For Health Clinics

AP | NATASHA T. METZLER | Posted 07.31.2009 | Living

Read More: First Lady, Michelle Obama, Women's Health, Public Health, Community Organizing, Community Health Clinic Obama, Men's Health, Giving, Obesity, The Giving Life, Living News

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama visited a community health center Monday to announce the release of $850 million in stimulus grants to he...

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Cycling For A Cause: Team Fatty Lives Strong For Susan

Tara Stiles | Posted 07.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Livestrong.com, Cancer, Lance Armstrong, All for Good, Team Fatty, United We Serve, Giving, The Balanced Life, The Giving Life, Healthcare, Living News

Team Fatty has to be the best name in history for a cycling group. It's that kind of recreational sporting humor that keeps people motivated to reach...

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Obama Says Service Is A National Duty, Volunteers With Family At Fort McNair

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Community Service, Michelle Obama, Fort Mcnair, Service, Volunteer, President Obama, Community, Obama, Giving, United We Serve, The Giving Life, Living News

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama urged all Americans Thursday to find a way to serve their country this summer. The president and first lady...

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Paris Hilton And What We Can Learn From Our Pets

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Kindness, Animals, Love, Pets, Relationships, Paris Hilton, Giving, The Balanced Life, The Giving Life, Compassion, Happiness, Joy, Living News

How amazing are the dogs that save their owner's lives by sounding the alarm or even calling 911? There are so many extraordinary stories about pets, ...

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Readers Giving Stories: Adding Life To The Days Of Those With A Terminal Illness

Katie Saddlemire | Posted 07.25.2009 | Living

Read More: All for Good, Giving, Stories, Readers, The Giving Life, Ee, Healthcare Service, Michelle Obama, United We Serve, Living News

Earlier, we asked HuffPost readers to send us their stories of service to the community. This story was sent to us by Richard Carmichael, who told u...

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WATCH: Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher Campaign Against Hunger In America

Huffington Post | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Hunger, All for Good, Ashton Kutcher, United We Serve, Giving, Demi Moore, The Giving Life, Living News

We all know about hunger and its devastating impacts on people around the world. Children are especially vulnerable. It may be surprising to learn t...

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Giving On A Budget: How To Make A Big Impact With Very Little $$

DivineCaroline | : Bill Browne (View Profile) | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Generosity, All for Good, Drugstore, Service, Budget, Summer of Service, Helping Others, Drugs, United We Serve, Giving, Aids, The Giving Life, Recession, Living News

With the price of gas, food, and other amenities on the rise we all have been cutting back on the things we normally spend on. Unfortunately one thing...

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Michelle Obama To Announce "United We Serve" Today

nytimes.com | Rachel L. Swarns | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living

Read More: All for Good, United We Serve, Giving, Michelle Obama, The Giving Life, Service, Summer of Service, Living News

First Lady Michelle Obama plans to urge Americans to participate in a summer of service by volunteering their time and energy to help the needy. Th...

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Small Good News: A Horse Plus A Child Equals Progress, And You Can Help

Karen Stabiner | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Therapeutic Riding, Horses, Children With Disabilities, Autism, Ahead With Horses, William Shatner, Service, Health, Giving, Wellness, The Giving Life, Living News

Imagine for a difficult moment that your young son, who is autistic, does not talk. His silence is so absolute that you begin to think he cannot talk...

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Why Don't We Volunteer? The 'Dare to Care'

Kari Henley | Posted 07.22.2009 | Living

Read More: Google, Community Service, Craig Newmark, All for Good, Service, Youtube, United We Serve, Giving, Living News

What cures activism apathy? Bottom line, we have to care.

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How Can I Help? Stepping Into Service and Discovering Joy

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 07.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Inner Life, Service, Happiness, Community Service, All for Good, Giving, The Giving Life, Living News

As one of our teachers told us, "Who is the most selfish person? It is the one who is most selfless! Why? Because by being selfless, you will always retain your happiness."

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