Improve Children's Dental Health

Children's dental health plays a critical role in their overall health and well-being and requires attention starting at an early age and routinely throughout their lives. Yet adequate dental care for children is woefully lacking in many parts of the world. In fact, 90 percent of

Protect Sea Turtles

Sea turtles have existed for more than 100 million years, but today they are struggling for their lives and their future. The ability of sea turtles to survive threats from their most formidable enemy — humans — depends

Save Wetlands

Wetlands are reportedly the number one threatened ecosystem in the world today. Destruction of these valuable regions is out of control in many areas of the world and is endangering human, plant, and animal

Treat Homeless People With Dignity

Homeless men and women are part of an expanding, often faceless community. When we come in contact with a homeless person, we may feel repulsed, annoyed, even angered as we avert our eyes and think, "Why don't they do something to help themselves?" or "If I look them in the eye, that'll just

Donate Old Eyeglasses

Donating your old eyeglasses can save someone in a developing nation from unemployment. With the cost of glasses equaling a year’s salary in some countries, donated eyeglasses are the only feasible way to bring sight to many visually impaired. These recycled eyeglasses can be the difference between a blacksmith continuing his work or closing up shop, or the factor that enables a woman to support

Support Reading

Reading is becoming a lost art. Twenty-one million Americans can't read at all, 45 million are marginally illiterate and one-fifth of high school graduates can't read their diplomas, according to ReadFaster.com. Fewer than half of American adults read literature.

Kids who learn to read when they're young are less likely to end up in prison,

Corazon - Mexico House Build needs your help

Corazon - A non profit that builds homes in Baja Mexico for poor families. 70 homes were being built per year over the past decade; however, only about 25 are being built this year. Annual budget declined over the past few years, 2011 looks to be higher than 2010. Maria Mazzengra Avellaneda is the executive director. It takes about 30

Volleyball 4 Hunger

Huntington Beach, CA - Occuring on March 15th, Athlete's Promise 2011 Huntington Beach Pro-Am is helping 2nd Harvest Food Bank. 15 of the top 50 Volleyball players in the USA will team up with amateurs. 80 teams will play, participants will donate $20 or bring 15 perishable items. Organizer Ryan Mariano & pro golfer Lauren Todd started

Surfing 4 Lou Gehrig's Disease

Huntington Beach, CA - Surfer Catherine Vasquez is organizing for the 3rd year, a surfing contest that benefits people from Lou Gehrig's disease, A.K.A. (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). The disease inhibits a person's motor skills leaving them paralyzed.

How to Start a 501(c)3

6 To Do's to Becoming a 501 (c)3
1) Choose a name. Your name will have to be unique, or not in use by another business entity, and it must meet the laws of the state in which your business operates. These laws vary by state. Typically, your business name should be followed by an identifier, such as "Corporation," "Inc.," or "LLC."

Proyecto Asis - Selected as this week's pick of the week

Proyecto Asis is an organization that offers Spanish classes, Volunteer and Cultural immersion programs in the Arenal area of Costa Rica. We support local, environmental, social and conservations projects within the community. Here at Proyecto Asis, we offer a number of flexible volunteer and immersion programs   for:Individuals, Families, Groups and Animal Science/ Vet students.   www.institutoasis.com

Ultimate Volunteer - Enlisting in the Military

Volunteering allows you to help others better themselves. I consider individuals who join the military the ultimate heroes because they sacrifice their lives so others can benefit and live theirs with freedom. A sincere thank you to all those men and women through history who have volunteered to enlist in the military to protect others freedom. You are all incredible!

Serving Others - Ex Homeless Man

I met a 56 year-old guy today who has now devoted his life working full-time in a homeless shelter so he can help others and inspire them to better their lives through his life story. Just 3 years ago, he was hooked on crack and other drugs living on the streets. 20 years of his life was spent homeless and in prison 3 different times. He told me that one day, he decided that he needed to learn how to ask for and accept help.

Write Someone a Thank You Note

When someone does something nice for you, return their generosity with a pleasant thank you note to let them know you appreciated their kindness. In this day of technology many people will send emails or text messages. Be different! Think about

Try this First Each Day

Be positive, think good thoughts, smile and be thankful each day. Try this, when you wake up in the morning - spend 1 minute with your eyes closed and think of 10 things you are thankful for. What this will

The Choice is Yours (Love or not?)

You have the opportunity to make choices throughout each day. The best choice you can make is out of love. The result of love is you and others benefit and

Why Volunteer?

Here's a good video on Why it's Important to Volunteer

Encourage Someone This Week

Encourage someone who needs it. Whether it’s a friend, sibling, parent, child or coworker, a little recognition could make a world of difference in their lives. Let them

I met a homeless man today

I talked with a homeless man today as well as gave him some money to get food. Hey, we all need to eat! He shared 3 things that stuck out to me.
1) He had a life of constant let downs. He shared stories of how his family and friends didn't follow through on their commitments to him

Idea for the Week to act on

Cook and deliver a meal to a friend who needs it. Perhaps you have a friend who is busy with a new baby or sick child. Or maybe you have neighbors

Secret act of kindness

Do a secret act of kindness for someone else today. Leave a post-it note in a public area that will lift up someone's spirit such as "you are beautiful, have a great day." Leave a $5 bill in an envelope at a park where people in need are with a note saying "have a cup of coffee or buy something you would like." Post what you did here on this website...

Families Sleeping in the Cold in Apartments

The cost of home heating oil is on the rise. This winter is supposed to be a very cold winter on the East coast of the United States. There are going to be many families and children who will not be able to heat their apartments because of the cost. During this winter when you are cold, remind yourself that there are many going to be extremely cold and

Family received Christmas presents

Made a Christmas present delivery to a family (2 parents and a child) last week. If it were not for the kindness of people donating money, these gifts would not have been purchased. If it were not for volunteers, the presents would not have made it into this home. If it were not for people helping others, this family would have woken up on Christmas morning with no presents to open. Because good people came together, these parents must have been delighted to see their child's face smiling as he opened up his presents. The parents must have been very happy to open up some presents of their own.

What you get when you volunteer

When you volunteer, here's what you get... The opportunity to be a part of the solution. When someone is in need, they ask for help. When you are a part of the solution, you play a small part in the big picture. There are many people that need

Christmas Presents to Those in Need

I just spent the last week volunteering at My Brother's Keeper in Massachusetts. About 10,000 people will be helped this holiday season through the Christmas present deliveries.

How volunteering can prepare you for a career in sales

Volunteering is a great way to prepare for a career in sales. As you volunteer, you are putting the other persons interests ahead of yours. You are helping solve a problem to an existing need. As a professional sales representative, you do the same. You have a goal that you are working towards. You get your client

Thanksgiving

Have you adopted a family for Thanksgiving? This is the time we can give thanks for all the good fortune that we have. Take this holiday to invite someone new into your home for a meal or adopt a family in need so they can have a time to remember.

Raise $ through Texting

mGive allows your organization to raise money through text message donations. Supporters of your cause send a text message to your keyword & short code and their $5 or $10 donation is applied to their cell phone bill. Once you create a campaign, you can drive awareness via print, radio, television, online and social network adverts.www.mgive.com

The Penny Experiment

Since starting Penny Experiment, I have been getting emails from people asking how they can help. Penny Experiment doesn’t accept money donations. If you would like to donate money, please donate it directly to your local food bank. If you feel that this experiment is worthwhile, here are a few simple things that you can do:

My Brother's Keeper

My Brother's Keeper is a ministry of volunteers whose mission is to bring the love and hope of Jesus Christ to those it serves. We deliver furniture, household items and food, free of charge, to those who seek assistance. There are no prerequisites for service.