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Service Ideas: 10 Ways to Serve by Washing

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This week’s Season of Service challenge is to serve by washing, or enabling someone else to wash things. How on earth can I serve by washing, you say? Let me count the ways…

10 Ways to Serve by Washing

  1. Google whether or not your favorite body wash is manufactured by a company that does animal-testing, or look at this list to find companies that don’t.
  2. Offer to wash some of the toys in your church’s or community center’s nursery

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Helping the homeless Helping the Homeless: Serve Your Community With Love and Time

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Do you know how to help the homeless in your community? A friend emailed me today about a World Hunger initiative she’s working on lately. I love to hear how people are getting involved in global and community issues, as well as finding a way to give back.
Downtown,

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money tree picture courtesy of Keerati Charities: What the Research Says About Raising Giving Children

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Is there research on kids giving service? As a young fundraiser for nonprofits helping children, nature, and the arts, I was amazed at the generosity of people and fascinated by their reasons for giving, which were as varied as the people themselves. As a graduate student in public

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‘Tis the Season for Giving and GiveBack.org is Here to Help

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Can you believe that the holiday season is right around the corner? When it comes to the holidays, giving plays such an important role. There are hundreds of organizations out there that are in need of volunteers and support, as well as monetary donations to help those who are in

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GiveBack.org Giveaway: Win $250 for Your Favorite Charity, $50 Gift Card and a Gift Pack (One Winner and Four Runner-Ups)

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There’s no better feeling than doing something nice for others especially during the holidays.  Often times, that includes charitable giving but finding a quick and easy way to give to charities near and dear to your heart – be it large national charities or your local library or community organization…

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GiveBack.org: Thursday #gno Twitter Party on New and Easy Ways to Give Back During the Holidays

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This time of year, many of us think about charitable giving and generosity and we strive to help those in need. There are so many wonderful programs out there dedicated to helping others, including the GiveBack Foundation. The GiveBack Foundation was established to allow any person to join GiveBack and

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National Volunteer Week—What Will You Do to Make a Difference?

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April 19-24 is National Volunteer Week …with Earth Day taking place on April 22 and Global Youth Service Days Happening April 24-26. What will you do to make a difference this week? How will you get your kids involved, teaching them the important skills and attributes of service, giving, and

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