The holiday season is a time to spread cheer, spend time with loved ones and give back to those in need in both small and big ways. Individuals are often inspired this time of year to help transform the world into a better place by contributing, donating and fundraising for communities, both locally and abroad. […]
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How To Protect Yourself From Holiday Season Charity Scams
The holiday season is a time for giving and most charities are working double time to get a piece of the donation pie. Unfortunately, the holiday season is also a prime time for scam artists to get to work and separate you from your hard earned money! Before donating to any charity, be aware of […]
Put Giving Twists on Holiday Traditions
If giving is an important aspect of your holiday traditions, you may find yourself repeating the same activities year after year. While the giving feels good, it can also grow monotonous. This season, make your generosity feel fresh and new by putting your own unique twist on your favorite holiday traditions. Cook extras for the […]
Hope Bear to Support the Children Battling with Cancer #GiveHope
Extended Stay America has partnered with the American Cancer Society to #GiveHope to children battling cancer. Since 2013, Extended Stay America has donated over 85,000 free or deeply discounted rooms to the American Cancer Society for patients receiving treatment away from home and now, in an effort to bring awareness to childhood cancer, they’re expanding […]
7 Ways to Volunteer More During the Holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time to give of your resources to others. Helping those in need during the holidays not only sets a wonderful example for young ones, but shows that in giving we truly receive. If you are unsure of how to help others during the holiday season, take a look at these […]
What Happened to Giving Back?
I am 33 years old. If I gave you a list of all of the organizations I have been a part of or volunteered for in some respect, your head would spin. I am not making this statement to brag in any way, but to illustrate a very important point: I am in the minority. […]
Office Depot National Backpack Program
For many families, the start of the school year is filled with excitement and anticipation. Besides the excitement of new classes, teachers, and friends comes the excitement of new school supplies like backpacks, lunch gear, and even simpler things new crayons and pencils. For some families, with this excitement comes worry because these things cost […]
The WCS Toy Drive – Everyone can use some extra love this season!
From November 16th through December 31st, join the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo in their efforts to spread a little love this holiday season. All five parks will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for donation to help support local families in need. The Bronx Zoo will be […]