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giving back

• February: A Month of Thoughtfulness

  by Sarah on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011  |  4 comments

  
  How do you truly build your “thoughtfulness muscle?” It’s critical to get ahead of the chaos. We’ve mapped out one thing you can do each day in February so that by the end of the month, your good intentions for the entire year are planned and ready to execute.... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, 30 days of giving, February, giving back, thoughtful gifts, Valentine's Day
  

• Organizing a Street Mob for a Good Cause

  by Sarah on Thursday, February 25th, 2010  |  No Comments

  
  Amid the hustle-and-bustle of the Olympics opening day, a little charity called imagine1day organized an incredible street mob to raise awareness about their cause. It is inspiring to watch (how on earth did they get all those people assembled on the street and dancing the same dance?), and their stated goal of giving all ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, giving back, Organize for charity, the power of organization
  

• Finding Room to Volunteer

  by Sarah on Monday, May 25th, 2009  |  2 comments

  
  This summer, don’t just roll up your pants, roll up your sleeves…and volunteer! Adding your efforts, no matter how small or big, to the work of others enriches everybody. If you think you’re too busy, or can’t imagine where you’d find the energy, read on and get inspired. Sarah on “Find a Cause Close to Your ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, finding time to volunteer, giving back, volunteer, volunteering
  

• Getting Organized to Pass on the Value of Community Service

  by Sarah on Thursday, July 17th, 2008  |  No Comments

  
  This time of year, the “spirit of giving” starts to make its way into our lives. With a little advance planning, you can extend that spirit of giving beyond your close circle of loved ones to a broader community. It’s one of the best times of year to introduce your family to the importance ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, community, food, giving back, helping, volunteering