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Alex's Lemonade Stand  CBS 3 will be holding an on-air fundraiser in honor of Alexandra Scott to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. Buy and Give to Charity  Check out books and products that are about charity, or offer a percentage of profits to benefit charitable projects and organizations. Celebrate a Birthday for a Needy Child  Many children never get to celebrate their birthdays because their families are impoverished. Here's how you can help brighten a child's birthday. Charity News  I subscribe to a host of on-line newsletters that give me both the news happening in the charity world, and inspirations to keep me motivated to give back. Want to read them too? Children Uniting Nations  Daphna Ziman, founder of Children Uniting Nations based in California, is on a mission to improve the quality of life and welfare of children. Dog Collar Charms and Charity  Hattie Cope Elliot, founder of Socially Conscious Companion is on a mission to help Cape Town Township artisans and an AIDS Orphanage. Donate Old Halloween Costumes  As you and your children get ready for Halloween by sifting through last year's costumes, remember that many children don't have clothes to wear, let alone costumes. Donate your gently used costumes to children in need so they can enjoy one of the greatest holidays of childhood. Dying Boy Inspires Others to Feed the Hungry  An eleven-year old boy's dying wish was not to go on an amusement park vacation, but to help feed the hungry and poor. If Brenden Foster doesn’t inspire you to give back, who will? Get Your Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Boxes Now!  When I was a little girl, I trick-or-treated with the little orange box and collected loose change to benefit UNICEF. Nearly $145 million dollars later, children are still helping children with this timeless tradition, and adults are getting involved too. Grief Support  The Solace Tree based in northern Nevada provides comprehensive greif support services for children, teens and adults. Jacob's Cure  Jordana Holovach, founder of Jacob´s Cure is confident that one day a cure will be found for Canavan Disease, a fatal, brain disorder that impacts her ten year old son, Jacob´s life. Judge Glenda Hatchett  Judge Glenda Hatchett, best known through the nationally syndicated series, Judge Hatchett works tirelessly to help youth overcome obstacles. Kids Vote to Decide How Disney Donates $1 Million  Disney, no stranger to corporate philanthropy, is encouraging its young fans to believe they can make a difference in the world. With “Friends for Change,” Disney has even given kids the power to determine how its $1 million donation will be divided. Marie Osmond Celebrates  Marie Osmond Dolls is kicking off a year long celebration to honor their 15th anniversary. Collector´s and doll lovers will have access to artist´s proofs dolls on the 15th of every month. Dolls will be auctioned on e-bay Giving Works. Mentoring: Touching Someone's Life  The values of mentoring Micato Safaris  Micato Safaris allows the traveler to change the course of a child´s life while enjoying the benefits of exploring new cultures. Missing People  Madeline McCann, the four year old who disappeared in Portugal on May 3rd, continues to receive visibility as her family hopes for her safe return. Obama’s Call to Service Creates Controversy  Long before President-Elect Barack Obama made history on November 4 of 2008, he had set aside plans to encourage Americans to give back to their fellow citizens. Yet, this altruistic call to service has triggered an internet-wide controversy. What on Earth can possibly be bad about helping others? Obama’s Call to Service Creates Controversy  Long before President-Elect Barack Obama made history on November 4 of 2008, he had set aside plans to encourage Americans to give back to their fellow citizens. Yet, this altruistic call to service has triggered an internet-wide controversy. What on Earth can possibly be bad about helping others? Support Charity! Visit Our Online Store! 
Teens Volunteering More Than Working  Interesting results from a new survey show that teens are volunteering more often than working at part-time jobs. And, they’ve also become reverse role models, encouraging their parents to volunteer more. The Children's Theatre Company  The Children´s Theatre Company strives to promote innovative theatre arts programs for youth. The Power of Music  Pastor Paul Bulenzi, founder of Beam Of Hope For The Disadvantaged (BEHOD), an organization based in the Jinja District of Uganda, works tirelessly along with a team of volunteers to elevate the living conditions of HIV/AIDS disabled orphans. Transracial Adoptions  Although transracial adoptions may be rewarding, adoptive parants face many challenges. Youth Volunteer Awards Program Underway  The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is entering its fifteenth year of honoring young people ages 11 - 18 for outstanding acts of community service. If you know a young volunteer, pass the word along.
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