Giving
Use Your Gift Cards!
There were a lot of gift cards flying around my Christmas tree this year.
Cool Christmas Charities
As any Christmas holiday show will tell you, Christmas is about more than getting presents, it's about giving. There are thousands of charities across the country ready to accept your donation, whether it's money or something more tangible, to share with those less fortunate. Here are two national organizations that are still looking for donations this close to Christmas.
Gift Card Guidance: Choosing gift cards wisely is a group effort
If you are thinking about buying a gift card for someone this holiday season, it's important to consider what type of card you want to buy and what potential snags to avoid.
Stats For Mother's Day
Mother's Day is this Sunday. That's right, May 10, 2009. In honor of moms everywhere, here are some Mother's Day stats courtesy of census.gov:
Hollywood Slums
I'm usually critical of Hollywood's capacity for social and fiscal responsibility: We've all seen the self-righteous actors who latch onto the latest, popular movement to garner attention, and, no matter how much I enjoy watching them, it's pretty hard to argue that using $100 million to make a summer blockbuster is really helping the world.
The Golden Age of Charity: A guide to goodwill
With over 800,000 charitable organizations in the U.S., how do you determine where and how your money is spent?
It Pays to Care: How to Make Socially Conscious Investments
Socially conscious companies tend to spend a large amount of time and money promoting employee benefits and satisfaction, diversity in the workplace, human rights, a healthy environment and a vibrant community.
