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Anna Clark: Texans Unite in the Fight to Save Sharks

2013-05-19T17:16:01Z

100 million sharks are disappearing from our oceans each year, primarily driven by the lucrative trade in shark fins. A bill that would prohibit the sale and consumption of shark fins in Texas, passed the Texas House. However, this bill faces a fight ahead.

Read more: Environment, Shark Finning, Sharks, Endangered Species, Endangered Species Sharks, Shark Protection, Texas Sharks, Green News

Margot Franssen: We Need to Reframe Success -- Here's How

2013-05-17T12:14:27Z

Women and men can redefine what it means to be successful, but first they need to be honest with themselves.

Read more: Third Metric, Life Philosophy, Daycare, Balanced Life, Recharging, Opportunity, Dignity, Unplug and Recharge, Work-Life Balance, Work Philosophy, Socially Responsible Business, Volunteering, Women News

Holly Robinson Peete: Celebrating National Women Build Week With Habitat for Humanity

2013-05-16T17:53:08Z

So many families in the autism community have a hard time living in apartments because of the noise and the specific needs that their children have. Providing affordable homes for these families has just really filled my heart.

Read more: Celebrity Charity, Women, Volunteering, Charity, Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Autism, Family, Los Angeles News

Heshima Kenya: Wrapped in Solidarity: The Maisha Collective

2013-05-16T15:22:08Z

Joyful. Luminous. Radiant. Distinguished. Vivacious. Such adjectives describe every Maisha collective scarf, outshone only by the story -- and the woman -- behind it.

Read more: Unhcr, Refugee, Impact News, Chicago, Somalia, Causes, Raise for Women, Volunteering, Refugee Women and Girls, Kenya, Rwanda, Impact News

Wendy Spencer: Senior Corps: Making a Difference for Generations

2013-05-16T09:10:52Z

For generations, seniors have been making a powerful impact in their communities, and their service is more important now than ever. Let us pay a special tribute to these remarkable seniors, who do so much to improve our communities and nation.

Read more: Baby Boomers, Disaster Relief, Volunteering, Austin, West Texas, Rsvp, National Service, Volunteers, Senior-Corps-Week, Healthy Aging, Senior-Corps-Volunteers, Seniors, Juvenile Justice, Utah, Veterans, Impact News

Iain Murray: Catch Shares: It's Not Cap and Trade

2013-05-14T14:20:25Z

Commercial fishing is a multi-billion dollar industry. Research suggests that the free-market approach will not only help preserve America's commercial fishing industry but will make it stronger.

Read more: Catch Shares, Fish, Environment, Private Conservation, Conservation, Wildlife Conservation, Fishing, Overfishing, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Business News

Beth Sirull: Business People Within Borders: Skills-Based Volunteering to Create Jobs and Rebuild the American Economy

2013-05-14T10:35:33Z

To bolster the U.S. economy and create jobs, we need more people to volunteer to help for-profit small businesses.

Read more: Small Business Success Stories, Small Business America, Volunteerism, Impact, Impact News

Russell Mittermeier: PHOTOS: Why Primates Matter

2013-05-14T07:44:45Z

Compiling a detailed volume on all the primates of the world had been attempted a few times in the past, but never in a way that captured the full diversity of these creatures. I decided I would take on this task.

Read more: Endangered Species, Primates, Rainforest, Monkeys, Extinction, Primates Reference Book, Primates Guide, Primates Book, Green News

LOOK: Where To Find Peace, Strength And Happiness

2013-05-09T00:26:29Z

The stress and strain of constantly being connected can sometimes take your life -- and your well-being -- off course. GPS For The Soul can help you f...

Read more: Video, Volunteering, Inspiration, Benefits of Service, Benefits of Volunteering, Giving Back, Claudia Gonzalez Gps Guide, Inspirational Quotes, Claudia Gonzalez, Happiness Tips, Gps Guide, Healthy Living News

Pierce Brosnan: Whales Should Not Have to Suffer and Die for Military Practice

2013-05-08T10:52:51Z

The U.S. Navy has new plans for testing and training exercises with sonar and explosives -- and those plans spell disaster for whales. Now is the time for concerned citizens to come to their defense.

Read more: Sonar, Department of Defense, Chuck Hagel, California, Navy, Marine Mammals, Whales, Video, Green News

Tom Gerdy: Volunteering -- Selflessness or Selfishness?

2013-05-07T17:27:31Z

I have spent many hours over the past twenty-five years volunteering with Habitat For Humanity. As a carpenter and a believer in reaching out to those around me, it is a perfect fit.

Read more: Reaching Out, Taylor Ham, North Jersey, Selflessness, Blessings, Selfish, Volunteering, Habitat for Humanity, White Castle, Impact News

Catalyst Foundation: A "Volunteer Vacation"

2013-05-06T16:35:06Z

Catalyst Foundation has had amazing volunteers since July 1999. We have enlisted the help of hundreds of people from around the globe -- ones that found us during a random Internet searches, families that have adopted from Vietnam, young Vietnamese American college and high school students, war veterans, teachers and friends.

Read more: Raiseforwomen, Impact News, Volunteers, Vacation, Vietnam, Sex Trafficking, Catalyst-Foundation, Girls Education, Human Trafficking, Impact News

Theresa Berenato: Expanding the Definition of Who Teaches STEM, When and How

2013-05-07T10:48:02Z

As critical skills needs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are escalating in today's changing society -- we are challenged to contribute and collaborate in our own communities.

Read more: Eric Schwarz, Education, Citizen Schools, Stem, Math, Mentor, Volunteer, Obama Administration, Technology, Science Performance, STEM Students, Students Stem, Stem College, STEM Education, Impact News

Nicki Richesin: Conversation With Jacque McLaughlin About Gilead House

2013-05-03T17:40:50Z

Jacque McLaughlin, executive director of Gilead House, shares her thoughts about the remarkable work they're doing in Marin County.

Read more: Marin County Poverty, Volunteering, Homelessness, Marin County, Funding Non-Profits, Non-Profits, Gilead House, Novato, Flights and Bites, San Francisco News

Dedrick Muhammad: Why Summer Jobs Matter

2013-05-03T16:19:47Z

With African-American and Latino communities already experiencing disproportionately high rates of unemployment, it's important to seize opportunities that position our youth to compete in a 21st century global workforce.

Read more: Success, Community Service, Internships, Volunteering, Money, Management, Opportunity-Working, Black Voices News

Suza Scalora: Love Requires Action

2013-05-01T18:38:09Z

As Dr. Reiss pointed out, dolphins too exhibit empathy. But, where is our empathy for them? Are we afraid to feel another's pain, because ultimately it triggers our own pain?

Read more: Change, Dolphins, Empathy, Cetaceans, The Cove, Sustainability, Oceans, Japan, Mercury Poisoning, Whales, Love, Compassion, Slidepollajax, Green News

Ted Danson: My Petition to the President - A Deaf Whale Is a Dead Whale

2013-04-30T10:02:38Z

In the ocean you find a symphony of sound, from the clicking of snapping shrimp to the long mournful wails of whales, and zips of dolphins. Now imagine this oceanic soundscape shattered by dynamite-like blasts, every 10 seconds for days and even weeks on end.

Read more: Oil and Gas, Seismic Testing, Seismic Activity, Dolphins, Oceans, Whales, Oceana, Offshore Drilling, Green News

WATCH: 'The Lonely Dodo' Will Melt Your Heart

2013-04-29T11:58:08Z

A sweet and sad tale to aid endangered species, "The Lonely Dodo" cartoon asks viewers to "imagine if you were the last of your kind, alone and lonely...

Read more: Video, Helping Endangered Species, The Lonely Dodo, Green News, The Lonely Dodo Psa, Conservation Psa, Wildlife Conservation Psa, Endangered Species, Wildlife Conservation, Green News

Deborah Shore: Providing a Better Future for Homeless Youth

2013-04-26T08:03:06Z

For 39 years, Sasha Bruce Youthwork has weathered the ups-and-downs of the economy, and we continue to offer safe homes for hundreds of runaway and homeless youth each year. Yet, right now, we are confronted with unprecedented cuts from federal and District sources.

Read more: Homeless Youth, Volunteering, Dc Homeless Youth, Homelessness, Dc Homelessness, Dc Impact, Global Youth Service Day, DC News

Constance Spencer: Searching for Significance as an Empty Nester

2013-04-25T18:15:31Z

At first it was exciting to go to Europe, Australia, Japan and Fiji, but as the years went by it started to feel superficial. I wanted a deeper cultural connection and more fulfillment out of these travels.

Read more: Empty Nest, Volunteering, Post 50, Dominican Republic, Poverty, Yale, Fifty News

Kate Schrauth: For Volunteer Month: How Today's Busy Professional Can Give Back

2013-04-25T10:34:59Z

What does it mean to volunteer "virtually"? You can choose an organization you want to support and fulfill that commitment from anywhere with an Internet connection.

Read more: Volunteermatch, Icouldbe, Virtual Volunteering, Volunteerism, Mentoring, Impact, Impact News

Susan Danish: Developing 'Civic Capital' -- What Can Katrina Teach Us About Sandy?

2013-04-25T13:09:37Z

Hurricane Sandy was undeniably a disaster for tens of thousands of New Jersey and New York residents. But as the headlines begin to recede, what more can we do, as leaders of nonprofits, to help their stricken communities?

Read more: Women's Empowerment, Nonprofits, Hurricane Sandy, Hurrican Katrina, Volunteers, Disaster Relief, Fundraising, Disaster Relief Fundraising, Impact News

Pamme Boutselis: Giving Back During National Volunteer Week

2013-04-25T10:27:15Z

When you consider what a big difference even the smallest effort can make, imagine what it would be like if everyone took on a bit of the responsibility around us. If it's that simple, what's keeping people from volunteering?

Read more: Nonprofits, Volunteering, Giving Back, Helping Others, Lend a Hand, Volunteer, Impact News

Suna Senman: Generation Peace

2013-04-24T16:09:46Z

Service projects give children the opportunity to voice concern, solve problems, and develop skills needed to succeed in the world, and there are many programs available on the local and national levels.

Read more: Youth Service Projects, Kids Volunteering, Children Volunteer Work, Service Opportunities, Volunteering, Impact News

Tamsin Smith: Where Social Impact Meets Professional Identity

2013-04-24T01:50:13Z

One can certainly say that throughout history it's been individuals who have turned the tide against evil and entropy. What's changed in this age of social media is the extent to which -- and the speed with which -- warriors for good can be assembled.

Read more: Linkedin, Ghandi, Causes, UN Foundation, Nothing but Nets, Youth Activism, World Malaria Day, Steph Curry, Girl UP, Volunteerism, Charities, Impact News