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    • Making a Difference in a Teen’s Life
      Teenagers tend to get a bad rep. Oftentimes, they’re noisy, irritable and maybe even disrespectful. From an adult’s …
    • 4 Ways to Give Back on Mother’s Day
      She always picked you up when you fell down, held you close when you were sad and celebrated with you when you were joyful. …
    • How to Use Your Talents to Help Others
      If you’re a human being, then you have something positive you can contribute to the world. Chances are you have a talent …
    • Spread Hope on International Pay It Forward Day
      Kindness is a powerful tool, which, when used correctly, has an immense impact on the world. Even little steps of generosity …
    • 7 Green Ways to Embrace Earth Day
      Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22, 2023! Since 1970, Earth Day has existed as a global event recognized by more than 192 …
    • How to Find a Cause You Care About
      So, you have a passion for helping others. You’ve heard about struggles locally, nationally and even internationally, and …
    • Relax and Recognize Stress Awareness Month
      Whether it’s positive or negative, stress has a profound way of seeping into our lives. While a little bit of stress might …
    • Easy Things You Can Do to Brighten Someone’s Day
      At times, it can be difficult to think of ways to give back to others. You want to make a difference, but how? Do you …
    • 6 Benefits of Learning Another Language
      In today’s fast-paced and technological world, people from different backgrounds, ethnicities and languages are interacting …
    • Simple Ways Journaling Can Improve Your Life
      Anne Frank once said, “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” During an …
    • National Women’s History Month
      The month of March is known for many things, like St. Patrick’s Day, spring break and even its unpredictable weather. …
    • The Power of Storytelling
      For centuries, humans have used storytelling as a means of communicating, connecting and relationship-building. We create …
    • Finding the Right Fit for Volunteering
      So, you want to get involved in your community and make a difference, but you’re not quite sure where to start. There are …
    • Altruistic Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day
      Ah, love is in the air. When you think of Valentine’s Day, chances are you think of pink hearts, celebrating your …
    • Find Love This February with American Heart Month
      It’s nearly February—the shortest month of the year, the month of St. Valentine’s Day and the month of love. For many, …
    • 8 Winter Opportunities to Give Back
      Wintertime can make it difficult to want to leave the warmth of your home. That also means there may be a decline in the …
    • Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
      Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent activist during the Civil Rights Movement, practicing nonviolent forms of protest. …
    • How to Set Altruistic Intentions for 2023
      A new year brings about an energetic buzz. We make plans to do better, to be better and to transform our lives with …
    • 6 Ways to Brighten Someone Else’s Holiday Season
      If you’re celebrating the holidays chances are you’re spending today wrapped in a warm blanket, curled up by the fire and …
    • How to Start a New Habit That Actually Sticks
      Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” When it comes to living a …
    • Celebrating and Honoring Universal Human Rights Month
      Every year, December is recognized as Universal Human Rights Month. Included in the month is also Human Rights Day, …
    • Giving Gifts that Are More than Just Stuff
      It’s no secret the United States is drowning in stuff. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or just for fun, what do we do? …
    • Building an Altruistic Plan for 2023
      It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the season of giving! People far and wide go above and beyond during the holiday …
    • How to Give Thanks Today and Every Day
      This week, millions of people in the United States gather around to share their thanks for the people in their lives for …
    • 10 Ways to Give Back at Work
      The workplace is a space to get stuff done. However, it doesn’t have to be all about making money. In fact, the workplace …
    • Ideas for Volunteering in the Colder Months
      With colder weather comes the urge to curl up on the couch with a blanket and hibernate until the weather warms up. Even …
    • How to Make a GivingTuesday Plan for Donating and Organizing
      November means a time to give thanks for our family, friends and loved ones this coming Thanksgiving. It’s also a time to …
    • Celebrating United Nations Day
      The month of October is known for many things: pumpkins, breast cancer awareness, the beginning of fall, domestic violence …
    • How to Celebrate National Make a Difference Day
      In a world full of millions of people, sometimes it’s hard to feel like one person can make any difference at all. However, …
    • Scary-Good Ways to Give Back
      It’s the spookiest time of year. In a few short weeks, Halloween will be here! That means haunted houses, trick or treating …
    • How Positive Thoughts Make You Healthier
      Negativity. It’s all around us, on our social media feeds, on the news, even in our thoughts. Sometimes it seems like there …
    • 5 Ways You Can Help Save Our Planet
      The wonderful modern technology and resources that we know and love has also led to harmful impacts on our planet. …
    • How to Say “Thank You” with Love Languages
      There’s no sugarcoating it—life can’t be easy 100% of the time. Without the hard times, it would be impossible to truly …
    • How Journaling Leads to a More Altruistic Life
      We all remember the glory days of high school. History, algebra, maybe a P.E. day every now and then and of course…. the …
    • Celebrate Self Improvement Month this September
      Another month has come and gone, and it’s time to wish you all a happy September! This month is recognized as Self …
    • How to Incorporate More Positivity into Your Life
      When you’re feeling your best, you’re able to put positivity into the world. However, when life gets hard, it can be hard to …
    • How to Find a Cause You’re Passionate About
      The hardest part about starting a new venture is simply that—getting started. You have a passion for doing good in the world …
    • How to Incorporate Altruism During Back-to-School Activities
      It’s time to hit the books and pack a backpack, because the end of summer vacation is coming (or already here!) for millions …
    • August Is National Water Quality Month
      It covers 70% of the Earth, makes up about 60% of the human body and is the foundation of life for almost all living things. …
    • 5 Ideas to Celebrate Family Fun Month
      Happy August! As the last month of summer, August brings with it a time of sunshine, summer days and of course, preparing …
    • 12 Ways to Celebrate National Wellness Month
      When you think of the word “wellness” what comes to mind? Maybe it’s physical activity and focusing on being healthier. Or, …
    • 10 Random Acts of Kindness Ideas You Can Do Today
      The world could always use a little more kindness. In order to be the type of change you want to see in the world, it’s …
    • Surprising Life Benefits of Donating
      When it comes to living an altruistic lifestyle, there are plenty of ways to show you care for others. Whether you choose to …
    • How to Create New Habits That Stick
      Rome wasn’t built in a day. We all know that progress takes time. However, that’s easier said than done! For example, after …
    • 7 Reasons to Buy Food from Your Local Farmers Markets
      Strolling through a farmers market is a fun and cheap way to spend a summer morning. The bright colors and fresh scents are …
    • 7 Ways to Incorporate Wellness into Your Everyday Life
      Taking care of yourself is the first step to everything that you do. Without a full tank of gas, you can’t get very far. …
    • How to Be a Resource in Times of Need
      The world can be a scary place, especially as of late. From a global pandemic to senseless violence and other tragedies, the …
    • Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in June
      School’s out for the summer, and the great outdoors is calling! Whether you have kids or you’re just looking to enjoy the …
    • Great Ways to Give Back on Memorial Day
      Like many Americans over Memorial Day, you might plan on spending this weekend grilling out with family, relaxing by the …
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