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Mark Sanchez's Hot Dog Donations: Jets QB Gives Back After Sideline Snack

Posted 10.28.2009 | Impact


Mark Sanchez, quarterback of the New York Jets, is making amends for what some dubbed "Hot Dog-Gate." He was caught on camera stealthily eating a hotd...

Why Call It Charity Care?

David Jones | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics


David Jones

A 5 percent threshold of free medical care to qualify a nonprofit hospital for tax exemptions and public funding is not unreasonable. Or else, why call it charity care?

Five Ways To Make New York A Better Place

The Huffington Post | Stephanie Harnett | Posted 08.10.2009 | New York


President Obama has called on Americans to make this a summer of service., and with beautiful weather expected and a post-4th of July BBQ lull, this i...

A Billion Serving a Billion

Josette Sheeran | Posted 07.21.2009 | Living


Josette Sheeran

A billion people go to sleep hungry every night. There are also more than a billion people today fortunate enough to have access to the internet. You are one of them.

Staycations Are Here to Stay

Johanna Smith | Posted 07.04.2009 | Living


Johanna Smith

The most common mistake that people make while staying home during vacation is treating the time as though it were an elongated weekend. Step outside of your weekend routine.

Michelle Obama Spends Lunchtime Serving Homeless (PHOTOS)

AP | DARLENE SUPERVILLE | Posted 05.05.2009 | Living


***Scroll down for photos.*** WASHINGTON — "Do you want some risotto?" With that, first lady Michelle Obama began scooping mushroom risotto to...

Charity with a Catch: No Religion, No Food

Paul Raushenbush | Posted 03.28.2009 | Living


Paul Raushenbush

There is a church in Indiana which requires people taking advantage of the food kitchen and homeless shelter to also participate in the life of the church. In short hand - no religion, no food.

People Are Hungry: How Can We Fix It?

Lisanne Finston | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics


Lisanne Finston

What are we to do to address the problem of hunger around the nation? We must move beyond the quick fix emergency system that band aids the problem, to a long term approach that builds food security.

The Greatest Christmas Gift

John W. Whitehead | Posted 01.11.2009 | Living


John W. Whitehead

If there is any lesson for this time of the year, it is sharing with those in need and showing compassion to our fellow human beings.

Help Feed the Hungry: Take 2 Minutes to Feed 15 People (Just by Downloading Free Music)

Elias Roman | Posted 01.07.2009 | Living


Elias Roman

Download Peter Buffett's new album for free at amiestreet.com. When you do, they'll make a $1 donation, which will be tripled by Robin Hood, allowing the Food Bank to provide 15 meals.

Community Kitchens A Lot More Than Free Food

Graham Hill | Posted 04.15.2009 | Green


Graham Hill

Economists are predicting zero growth next year...if an Obama stimulus plan works! Which means community kitchens will be more important than ever for...

Reading The Pictures: Rose Garden/Chi-Town Study In Contrast


Michael Shaw

It's all about setting a tone. Image 1: Bush gathers with children and National Turkey Federation officials as he pardons "Pumpkin", the 2008 ...