Category - Politics & Justice

 

5 minutes of caring Do It For Free by Sam Davidson, May 2 (2 comments) It's National Volunteer Week. Every Minute Matters by Sam Davidson, April 29 (2 comments) Five minutes makes a big difference when it comes to mental health. No Place Like Home by Jenny Magill, April 24 Make a difference in a child's life. All Earth Day, All Organic by Sam Davidson, April 22 (2 comments) Organic is better - for you and the planet. Get Your Own by Sam Davidson, April 21 (2 comments) Bring a mug, save the world. Does Size Matter? by Sam Davidson, April 17 Maybe not in the nonprofit world. Stimulate Something Else by Sam Davidson, April 16 Here’s where you can stick that stimulus check. Refund the Refund by Sam Davidson, April 15 Give away what you got given. The Tax Man Cometh by Sam Davidson, April 10 (1 comment) The ides of April is upon us. Survivor Stories by Sam Davidson, April 9 (1 comment) Listen to the stories of those who lived to tell the tale. The Fairest of Them All by Sam Davidson, March 25 (2 comments) Check the label and reach for fair trade. What's Your Water Footprint? by Sam Davidson, March 21 Exactly how much water are you using? Get Lucky by Sam Davidson, March 14 Saving the world takes a little more than luck. Call for Clean Water by Sam Davidson, March 5 Tell someone that clean water matters. You're In the Money by Sam Davidson, March 4 (2 comments) Where do you stack up on a global level? Sock It To Me by Sam Davidson, March 3 (5 comments) What to do with those old socks? Leap for Change by Sam Davidson, February 29 How will you use an extra day? The History Behind the History by Sam Davidson, February 22 February is Black History Month. I Love Mountains by Sam Davidson, February 18 (1 comment) Yes I do. I love mountains - how about you? End Homelessness by Sam Davidson, February 13 Can we really end homelessness in 5 minutes a day? Where's Your Money? by Sam Davidson, February 11 Pay attention to where your money is. Tents of Hope by Sam Davidson, January 25 Raise a tent and raise awareness about Darfur. Far Away Firewood by Sam Davidson, January 9 Keep firewood a safe distance from your home. Today Is a New Day! by Sam Davidson, January 1 (1 comment) A Resolution for Each and Every Day! Year in Review: Our Picks by Sam Davidson, December 28 It's time to talk about what we like. I Must Have Missed It by Sam Davidson, December 27 (2 comments) Here are the most underreported stories of 2007. A Holiday Salute by Sam Davidson, December 19 Lots of people need to get cards this time of year – especially wounded soldiers. Give Fairly by Sam Davidson, December 17 (1 comment) Fair trade gifts make more than the recipient happy. Year in Review: Most Commented by Sam Davidson, December 14 It's time to talk about what you talked about. Buy and Give Handmade by Sam Davidson, December 10 (1 comment) Give twice by giving handmade. Year in Review: Most Viewed by Sam Davidson, December 7 It’s time to talk about the most popular ideas we’ve shared. The GiveCard by Sam Davidson, December 3 Use the GiveCard to give a different kind of gift card. Dark for Darfur by Sam Davidson, November 27 Turn off the holiday lights and send a donation to help people in Darfur. Generous Surfing by Sam Davidson, November 26 In search of online deals today? How about online giving? Charity Friday by Sam Davidson, November 23 (1 comment) You'll be tempted to shop – will you be tempted to give? The Real Deal Meal by Sam Davidson, November 21 (2 comments) See how everyone else in the world eats. Give Better by Sam Davidson, November 19 (3 comments) You have choices when you give to others. Veterans Day by Sam Davidson, November 12 Take some time today to remember. A Culture of Excess by Sam Davidson, November 9 Prioritize your needs over your wants. Be The Community by Sam Davidson, November 6 (1 comment) Make some friends, help some kids. Clock Change Challenge by Sam Davidson, November 2 (1 comment) There’s a lot to do. But, hey – you got an extra hour, right? Make Halloween Happy by Sam Davidson, October 31 (1 comment) Knocking on doors ain't that hard, people. Make Halloween Fair by Sam Davidson, October 29 (1 comment) Give the right kind of candy. Treat, Party of 4 by Sam Davidson, October 22 Eat out with purpose. Good 101 by Sam Davidson, October 17 Do your part to make schools better. Life is Fair by Sam Davidson, October 12 (2 comments) Purchasing decisions make a difference. A Very Public Mess by Sam Davidson, October 9 (1 comment) Make it beautiful out there. What's In Your Wallet? by Sam Davidson, October 4 Or, most of the time, what was in your wallet? When Is Enough Enough? by Sam Davidson, September 24 What a difference a definition can make. L is for Labor by Sam Davidson, September 3 What does today really mean? Tick Tock by Sam Davidson, August 7 (3 comments) A lot more than minutes are adding up. Adopt A Minefield by Leigh Piper, August 6 You can help in the global landmine crisis. Red, White, and Friday by Leigh Piper, July 13 (1 comment) Get dressed. Shake It Up, Baby by Sam Davidson, July 12 Change up your day-to-day routine. Party of Five by Sam Davidson, July 11 More fun than old episodes of Melrose Place. Won't You Be My Neighbor? by Leigh Piper, June 27 Borrow sugar and prevent crime. Juneteenth by Sam Davidson, June 19 No, it's not how your teenager plans meetings. Darn Roots by Sam Davidson, June 11 Getting to the root of the problem is the best solution. A Box of Shoeboxes by Sam Davidson, June 8 (1 comment) Ship your shoes via Soles4Souls. Hunger Awareness Day by Sam Davidson, June 5 Spend a day hungry. Genie in a Bottle? by Sam Davidson, June 1 (2 comments) Water is magical. Bake Free by Sam Davidson, May 30 Turn some cookie dough into some smiles. Memorial Day by Sam Davidson, May 28 Take a moment and celebrate. What Giving Smells Like by Sam Davidson, May 9 This gift will make your mom smell and feel good. Stamps Into Money by Sam Davidson, May 3 Donate to a good cause, 39 cents at a time. Global Days for Darfur by Sam Davidson, April 27 Do something meaningful. Malaria No More by Stephen Moseley, April 25 Today is Malaria Awareness Day. Change Your Signature by Sam Davidson, April 19 (4 comments) What goes out in your outgoing emails? Community Gardens by Sam Davidson, April 13 Don't garden in isolation. Plant a Row by Sam Davidson, April 11 One row of your garden can help millions fight hunger. Farmers' Markets by Sam Davidson, April 10 Stay close to home: buy and plant local. Fair Trade Chocolate by Sam Davidson, April 6 Make your sweet tooth your ethical sweet tooth. Form an Opinion by Sam Davidson, March 30 (2 comments) Believing in something isn't a bad thing. End Potholes by Sam Davidson, March 14 Is there anything worse in the middle of the road than a pothole? Write (A Lot) by Sam Davidson, March 1 Lots of letters can really stack up on one person's desk. Just a Dollar by Sam Davidson, February 21 What can 100 pennies really do? Talk to the President by Sam Davidson, February 19 The president works for us, right? Cookbook for a Cause by Sam Davidson, February 6 Fight hunger with a free cookbook. All That Tax by Sam Davidson, February 5 The skinny on what's taxed where. TOMS Shoes by Sam Davidson, January 31 Put shoes on your feet and someone else's. Dig a Well by Sam Davidson, January 29 (1 comment) Until you have clean water, not much else matters. Be an Idealist by Sam Davidson, January 26 Convert awareness to action. Get a Newsletter by Sam Davidson, January 17 What's one more email? MLK Day by Sam Davidson, January 15 If you only fight for equality one day a year, today is the day. Share the Wealth by Sam Davidson, January 12 Coins from strangers make people happy. Lantern Projects by Sam Davidson, January 10 Stretch your dollars as far as possible. Daily Reslove by Sam Davidson, January 9 How are those New Year's resolutions coming? When Being Served by Sam Davidson, January 8 (1 comment) Server jobs are usually thankless - change that. New Day's Resolution by Sam Davidson, January 1 Wear Something by Sam Davidson, December 21 (1 comment) Offer up some shirt space for a good cause. Toast to Awareness by Sam Davidson, December 18 Tell those you love what you care about. Give Without Getting Up by Stephen Moseley, December 6 (1 comment) It's never been easier to help others. Get Your Ribbon by Sam Davidson, November 30 Wear a red ribbon tomorrow for World AIDS Day. Share a Subscription by Sam Davidson, October 19 (1 comment) Team up with a buddy and consume less paper. Time for Tolerance by Sam Davidson, October 12 Stop the hate. Tolerate. Trick Your Plate by Sam Davidson, October 11 (1 comment) Tell that tailgater that HYS853 supports a good cause. Fast for Darfur by Sam Davidson, October 5 It’s the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time. The least you could do is skip a meal. Smell the Difference by Sam Davidson, September 28 Now it’s possible to look good AND feel good. Stop Human Trafficking by Sam Davidson, September 27 (1 comment) An estimated 27 million people around the world are enslaved right now--more than at any time in human history. Party for a Cause by Sam Davidson, September 25 Think you’re ready to really revolutionize things? Then have a party. Peace One Day by Sam Davidson, September 21 Today is International Peace Day. How will you celebrate? Register to Vote by Sam Davidson, September 20 It’s your right – why not take advantage of it? Peace Corps Stories by Sam Davidson, September 14 Travel around the world in less than five minutes by reading stories written by actual Peace Corps volunteers. Write Your Name by Sam Davidson, August 23 Your signature has never meant so much. Pick up the Phone by Sam Davidson, August 3 (1 comment) If you've never called an elected offical before, don't be scared.

more time on your hands World AIDS Orphans Day by Sam Davidson, May 2 Wednesday, May 7, is World AIDS Orphans Day. Since this reality affects over 25 million kids, it's a big task. But don't get overwhelmed. We've got a list of detailed and simple actions that you and your friends can take to begin to save the world for the most vulnerable among us. One Letter at a Time by Laura Seay, February 15 What can one person do to effect structural change? More than you might imagine. Consider being part of Bread for the World's 2008 Offering of Letters, and make a difference for billions of people who live in poverty worldwide. Finding CASA by Jerry Bauch, January 18 (1 comment) Read one man's story about what it's like to serve as a CASA volunteer and how your time can make a world a difference in the life of a young person. What CASA Is All About by Jenny Magill, January 11 Learn firsthand what it's like to be involved with the important work CASA does. Jenny Magill takes you behind the scenes and offers some great ideas on how you can help. New Day Revolution Excerpt: Chapter 11 by Sam Davidson, November 30 This time of year, many of us become devout adherents to the great American religion called consumerism. We spend time and money like no other time of year as we shop for those we love and those we feel obligated to buy for. We also make our wish lists asking others to pick the right present for us to eagerly unwrap. But what if we used this collective attention to focus on larger problems? What if we directed our energy and money this time of year towards greater social ills and problems? New Day Revolution Excerpt: Chapter 7 by Sam Davidson, November 23 Now that Thanksgiving is nothing more than leftovers, you’ll be “encouraged” to spend money like it’s going out of style. The winter holiday season is in full swing, and shopping seems to be some sort of national tradition. But, if we’re honest, we know that shopping and consumption aren’t things we do only during December. This is why we dedicate an entire chapter in our new book to the activity of buying and selling. Here is a sneak peak at our recommendations for how you can save the world while shopping. More Than Money by Christy Nicholson, October 12 A year ago, I had an awesome job. I was the Entertainment editor for the web site of a large, non-profit publishing company. I had a great salary and friendly co-workers, and I regularly received CDs and books to review for the site. I got to go to free concerts and interviews with my favorite musicians. But I wasn't happy. A Revolution of Love by John Shults, June 22 REVO is an expression and movement of love. It's a movement that seeks to inspire a generation to act for social justice. It's a movement that led me to believe and exist in love - to exist in a community of people seeking to inspire change and hope for an otherwise lacking continent. Rethinking the Offering by Sam Davidson, June 1 The words 'tithe' and 'offering' strike fear in the hearts (and wallets) of the religious and nonreligious alike. But when my faith community rethought what it meant to give, a local nonprofit benefited from the generosity of some churchfolk. What It's Like to Be a Foster Youth by Michelle Crowley, May 4 (1 comment) We just need the same thing any other young person needs: people to love us and believe in us. There is no limit on the things you could do for a foster youth, no act too great or too small. We're like flowers—if you just give us a little water, we'll grow. Dreams and Meetings by Sam Davidson, April 20 We love that you love CoolPeopleCare. But we want to ultimately push you to get off your computer, out of your house, and into the world of social action. Why not start with attending a local event, meeting your neighbors, or having your voice heard? New Day's Resolution: Get Out More by Lynnette Davidson, January 19 By attending a series of workshops, you'll learn more than subject matter. When you sit down and discuss deep and important issues, you just may realize that there's more work to be done than you first imagined. But hey - you have to start somewhere! Intentionally Serving the Poor by Jeff Morrison, December 29 Using your unique talent to serve others is a rewarding experience. And it's something only YOU can do. So get out there and do what you do best - for others. Boxing Day by Stephen Moseley, November 3 An hour at Feed the Children will take you to the far reaches of the globe. Even something as simple as folding and taping boxes will have a global impact as you become part of an integral chain that provides food and supplies for some of the neediest people in the world.