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- Smelly Ideas for Fun Fundraisers - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Barry FranstonFundraising is a tried and true means of acquiring the funds needed for a special project, charity or non-profit organisation. To begin with the people involved need to come up with an exciting idea, theme or unique aspect to motivate people to part with their cash. The initial stage of getting ...
Views: 1439 - What Can You Do to Help Charities Both at Home and Abroad? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Jake EdmundCharitable giving is something that is inherent in our society. Most of us have given to charity at one point or another. We may put a few coins in a charity box from time to time. We might think about focusing on taking part in a big event, such as a charity run or sponsored walk, where we ...
Views: 1541 - How to Make the Most of Charity Fundraising Events - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Jake EdmundAre you interested in helping charities raise money to further their concerns and areas of interest? This can be done in lots of ways and you don’t necessarily have to take on a big role in helping to organise these events on your own. Many people support them in other ways, so if you want to ...
Views: 1501 - Local Homeless Veterans Supported by a Brevard County Public Defender Election Candidate - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Ken Rhodent was an honor to volunteer yesterday, Friday, March 30, at the National Guard Armory in Cocoa, Florida as preparations for the "17th Annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down" got underway. The trucks pulled in and large shipping containers mounted on pallets were offloaded one after another. Inside ...
Views: 2537 - How to Hire the Right Venue for Your Event - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Rubel ZamanWhether it's a corporate event, special birthday celebration, anniversary party or wedding or other occasion when one needs space for a group get together, hiring a venue space has a lot of advantages. Using a venue for hire will make planning one's event easier as things can be coordinated ...
Views: 1510 - Volunteering Solutions & Volunteers in Costa Rica - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from go volunteeringDid you ever give a thought to volunteer? How does it feel to opt for a volunteering program and come in contact with people from diverse and ethnic backgrounds? One of the most admired countries when it comes to lending time and services on this planet is Costa Rica. Adding to it, Costa Rica ...
Views: 1463 - How Help for Heroes Offers Support for Service Personnel - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Logan StoreyHelp for Heroes is a household name; famous for being one of the UK's largest service charities and providing support for service personnel who have been injured, sick or wounded in the line of duty. But that is where many people's understanding of Help for Heroes ends. With incredible earnings ...
Views: 1372 - Support child charity to stop child abuse - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from alex charlsIf your youth work in a low paid job in the very tender age of their life then your nation can never bring anything good to your country or to the world in bigger aspect. Children are the future of the nation. But the financial problem is highly responsible in the poor families which leads the ...
Views: 1526 - Help the children to build their future - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from alex charlsWhen you donate to charity or sponsor to a child charity organization, your contribution towards those poor faces can give pleasure that you have not imagine when you donate to that child charity organization. To help the underprivileged children you wiser decision would be go to a kids' ...
Views: 1674 - Volunteers in Costa Rica – Gaining Rewarding Experience - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from go volunteeringA number of individuals interested in the volunteer programs for Costa Rica have been receiving a warm welcome at numerous conservation projects which are meant to reduce the effects of increasing tourist developments as well as pollution caused by the developments. Various opportunities are ...
Views: 1559 - How To Raise Awareness For A Cause With Small Amount Of Money - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Victor DailyThere are lots of causes that will arise from our every day life. They are probably not sufficiently addressed with the press outlets. Nor can their particular effectiveness be justified with the expensive billboards installed across the nation. You will discover special methods for dealing with ...
Views: 3540(1 vote) - The Role of Volunteers in Costa Rica to Save Turtles - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from go volunteeringCosta Rica offers a vibrant experience. It is famous as a tourist destination. Volunteer programs for Costa Rica make it equally famous among the volunteering enthusiasts. Based on your specific interest you can choose a program to volunteer in. If you have affinity towards turtles and its ...
Views: 1658 - State Charitable solicitation requirements and laws - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Bryan HogDifferent states have different laws for charitable solicitation. Different states impose different requirements for state charitable solicitation. Different states can be classified into four main groups on the basis of requirements laid down by them. Four categories in which different states ...
Views: 1583 - Creating A 501c3 Nonprofit Organization - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Wendon LeeIf you want to start a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Arizona, there are fairly a few steps you need to undergo in order for your group to earn the status of a 501c3 organization. To earn a 501c3 status, you need to do the actions below. The first thing your group needs to complete is file ...
Views: 2059 - Volunteer in Costa Rica for an Impeccable Experience - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from go volunteeringVolunteering programs have dual benefits. You can fulfill some humanitarian objectives as well as travel to some amazing places. As these programs are affordable so you do not even need to burden your finances and still enjoy them both. So, if you are thinking of Costa Rica and its mesmerizing ...
Views: 1506 - The Devastation - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You drive that very long drive to the old neighborhood. You see all the familiar surroundings along the way. We are getting closer to our destination; we are still 10 miles away and are already seeing the signs of destruction. There is a line of trees that have been uprooted and stripped of ...
Views: 2045(1 vote) - How to Get People to Volunteer in Your Fundraising Event? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Barry FranstonFundraising events are entirely dependent on dedicated volunteers. Dedicated volunteers who take the initiative of doing what is best for the fundraisers and fundraising event. They have the heart and passion, and the strong will to carry out responsibilities without expecting anything in ...
Views: 1585 - 8 Simple Children's Fundraising Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Barry FranstonWith the recent economic hardships, the need for charitable donations is immense. While many children would like to lend a helping hand to those in need, few school-age students have a job or an income that will allow them to do much. Listed below, you will find 8 simple fundraising ideas for ...
Views: 2133(1 vote) - A beginners’ guide to planning enforcement - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Abbey SmithEven if you are not an architect, contractor, developer, local authority figure or some other sort of professional directly involved in the planning enforcement process then you are probably still familiar with it. Along with planning appeals it is an important process which forms an integral ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Feed the children by donating a charity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from alex charlsThere are so many people in our community who do not eat the max portion of their daily meal and throw the rest in the waste bin. But there are so many underprivileged children are striving for not having no food and you know what they belong to the same community you live, may be two lane after ...
Views: 1466 - Make this world a better place: 25 ways to carry out random acts of kindness - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Louise Presley-TurnerThe time has come when we cannot just rely on others to make the world a better place – each one of us has to do our bit. And let’s face it this world needs our help right now. Random acts of kindness are an ideal way to raise your energy to attract great things in to your life. It starts ...
Views: 2007(1 vote) - Volunteering Is Good For Your Health … And Your Career - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Donna CardilloVolunteering has long been touted as a great way to “give back” and make a positive contribution to the world. And while all that is true, numerous studies have shown that people who do volunteer work for 2 or more hours per week have lower rates of depression and heart disease, live happier ...
Views: 1453 - What Americans Should Know About Vehicle Donations - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Joshua RodriguezIt is unfortunate that these days we live in a world of cons and scams. Even more unfortunate that these cons and scams cause many Americans to veer away from doing positive things that they would otherwise normally do. One thing that consumers seem to be becoming more and more wary of is ...
Views: 1369 - Donate A Car | Questions And Answers - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Joshua RodriguezIntroduction... It lurks in the shadows, clunking every where it goes. It sleeps in your driveway and everyone in the community is talking about it! It's an eyesore that everyone is just waiting for you to get rid of! It's your junk automobile! You know you can't sell it, who would want it? ...
Views: 1683 - Donate Your Items To Benefit Both Side - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Rock AdenCharitable giving is something that has been a part of humanity for millennia. Even today, there is the opportunity to give to a variety of different charities, but that does not necessarily mean that all choices are going to be good choices. In fact, it is more important for you to be conscious ...
Views: 1210 - Hope - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.There it is, that four letter word that means so much too so many. Hope is such a strong word, just like the word help. To get a better understanding of the word hope we have to research what it means to others. When you lose all hope, you feel despair. When you are in despair you are in ...
Views: 1854 - Fundraising Ideas: Make it a Night to Remember - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Barry FranstonRaising funds for a non profit organisation can be especially tough in this economic turmoil. It seems that new donors in general are becoming more and more difficult to come by. Old patrons are also giving less. It's no surprise that everybody is contributing less to non profits. This makes it ...
Views: 1215 - Heal the World with Diverse Volunteer Services - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from go volunteeringVolunteer services are the services that are carried out by benign people who ponder about the welfare of those who are deprived of various amenities. Such people think out of the box so that they can lend a helping hand to those individuals that are extremely poor and are in need of various ...
Views: 1082 - Measurable Equality Actions of Volunteering Services - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from go volunteeringParticipating in volunteer services is all about working for the welfare of society, any group, animals or other without any selfish motives. Understanding this fact, volunteering service providers take it important to encourage fair participation for all. Protecting volunteers from ...
Views: 1049 - Child Charity- A Non-Profit Organization - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from alex charlsCharity is an integral part of every community as it brings harmony by bridging the gap between the fortunate in life and the less fortunate. The main objective of charities is to help the less fortunate in terms of getting proper medical care, improving living conditions and even assisting in ...
Views: 1232 - How Can You Obtain foundation grant Money - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leo TheisenGood news is that grant money is now available in handy for any individual or an organization, the key to getting a grant is to figure out where exactly to apply. What this means is that there are numbers of government grants as well as foundation grant money, and they all give fund to different ...
Views: 969 - Good Fruits: Are Yours Nutritious or Wormy? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you produce good fruits? If so, are they sweet and nutritious, or are they shining on the outside but wormy on the inside? Good fruits? Well, I'm talking about the good works you do. But how can good works be wormy? "Good" works are wormy and rotten when they are done with the wrong ...
Views: 2469(3 votes) - Core Competencies for Volunteer Programs - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from go volunteeringCompetencies can be defined as underlying characteristics of people or a service kind that indicates way of thinking that generalize situations for a long period of time. In terms of volunteer services, the volunteer programs are known to come with various core competencies to make the project ...
Views: 1924 - How Volunteer Opportunities Prove Beneficial for People of All Ages? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from go volunteeringVolunteering indeed is an incredible way to give back to your community. It would certainly not be wrong to state that it is a fun and easy way to explore your diverse interests and passions. If you are doing volunteer work, it can prove to be an uncomplicated way for you to find a meaningful ...
Views: 993 - Giving Back To Our Community - A Mother and Daughter Experience - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThis past weekend my 13-year old daughter and I volunteered to perform a day of service work in our community. Our commitment to service work started when she was 5 years old and we volunteered time at our church selling pumpkins during October. She knew that the pumpkins were grown by Navajo ...
Views: 1428 - Disabled grants for physically and mentally challenged persons - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Leo TheisenLife for a physically or mentally challenged person is not easy as the person has to work hard to behave normally. What makes the matter worse is that a disabled person finds it very difficult to get education, training and normal job. The silver lining in the dark sky is disabled grants by the ...
Views: 4905 - LOVE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE By BERNARD LEVINE - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from BERNARD LEVINETHE MIRACLE OF LOVE By BERNARD LEVINE One person can affect the lives of so many people Find a cause that you care about and follow your heart Be a helping hand to others who can’t help themselves Take a message of hope to those that are lonely and forgotten Give away ...
Views: 2311 - Volunteer Services – Travel & Contribute to Planet’s Environment - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from go volunteeringVolunteering services overseas have been gaining preference all over due to the fact that it is a great way to learn more about a new country and experience culture exchange. Participating in volunteer opportunity overseas is considered a life-changing experience and also comes with endless ...
Views: 1003 - How Volunteer Services Prove to be Beneficial for Neglected Souls? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from go volunteeringLet’s take a revered journey together in which we would get acquainted with the various aspects and advantages of volunteer services and how they deeply contribute to the well-being of the deprived societies. Someone rightly said that world is a stage and each must play a part. Act one was ...
Views: 1055 - Shopping and Giving Back to Those in Need - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Goldie ThoimpsonIf you are looking for a way to save money, consider thrift store shopping. Each day, the costs of consumer goods are rising. By shopping at your local thrift store, you can garner saving on everyday items such as clothing, household items, and home décor. Thrift shipping is definitely ...
Views: 993 - How Volunteer Services Prove to be Constructive for Human Race? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from go volunteeringHow about getting ourselves acquainted with the diverse attributes of volunteer services? We totally comprehend the fact that these services are accomplished by those who consider the problems of under-privileged as their own and work with the sole intention of enhancing their lives in such a ...
Views: 981 - Making a Difference: 4 Tips to Moving Your “Difference Needle” - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Mike Henry Sr.I was recently reminded that a leader is someone who wants to be a part of building something that they cannot build alone. Based on this thought, I will choose to spend my time this New Year making a difference and taking part in something that matters! In our culture, moving the ...
Views: 1724 - Volunteer Services- Touching Lives of Millions - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from go volunteeringAs a humanitarian, certain services are counted among projects close to heart. Volunteer services are known to bridge the cultural divide through love, care and compassion. One can bring several changes to social life of nearby areas and abroad by opting for the services. In the present ...
Views: 940 - Three Ways to Rethink Giving - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Janice RussellGiving thanks. It is something we do when someone gives us a gift or does something special for us. In the several countries there are special days called Thanksgiving. People gather together with family and friends, eat a big feast, and give thanks for all their blessings. In the United ...
Views: 1604 - How to Help - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Michelle GottliebWhen someone we love is suffering, we want to help. But we do not always know what to do. We are concerned that they may be offended if we ask to help. But we still want to help! So, what can we do? The first thing that we need to do in this situation is ask! What can I do for you? What do ...
Views: 1471 - How Volunteering Services Strengthen Disadvantaged Communities? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from go volunteeringBefore we take a concise walk tossing some light on the diverse benefits of sacred volunteering services, let’s get ourselves acquainted with the facets and how these services robustly play a role in the overall development of needy communities. To begin with, we shall heal the world and make ...
Views: 1042 - Volunteering Services and their Outstanding Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from go volunteeringThis article will take you on a journey in which you will get acquainted with the diverse advantages of volunteering services and how they enormously contribute to the welfare of the society. When we talk about the term volunteering, numerous people may hold a different perception pertaining ...
Views: 973 - Volunteering Services Boost Depressed Societies - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from go volunteeringBefore we begin our blessed journey throwing some light on the various facets of volunteering services, let’s get the hang of the definition of volunteering and how it vigorously contributes to the intensification of neglected communities. What exactly volunteering is? How does it play a ...
Views: 950 - Government and private sector grant for church - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Leo TheisenChurch requires fund to maintain its property where hundreds of devotees meet and pray for the betterment of the near and dears. This religious organization requires money to buy choir robes, new pews and also to undertake various social programs like distributing food and clothing to the poor ...
Views: 1284 - List of Things You Can Donate to Charity - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Annie SirThere are many things that can be donated and given to a charitable organization. Many people tend to focus on the giving of cash or perhaps smaller items but it might come as a surprise to you that there are many larger items which can also be donated as well. Since this is not something that ...
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