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Top-Rated Health Nonprofits

Every year, GreatNonprofits announces the recipients of its Top-Rated Awards, charities that have distinguished themselves with outstanding feedback from the clients,...

Health Benefits of Giving

A 2013 study in the journal BMC Public Health examined the effect of formal volunteering on one’s physical and...

Facts About Breast Cancer

According to NationalBreastCancer.org, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. With an estimated 246,660 American women diagnosed with the disease...

The Surprising Science of How To Be Happy By Spending Money

You can also read this article here on LinkedIn! Dan is on his way to work and pulls up to the coffeehouse down the street from his office. He orders a latte and a...

Help Out Your Neighbors; It’s Good For You

When was the last time you checked in on a neighbor? Been awhile? According to a new survey published in Atlantic Monthly, you aren’t alone. The survey showed...

Top 10 Habits of Happy People

Are you making a New Year’s Resolution to be happier and healthier this year? We’ve got some tips for you to make 2013 your most successful year yet. Be...

Help Victims of Superstorm Sandy

Superstorm Sandy has created chaos on the East Coast. Now you can help those affected begin the long and slow process of recovery and you can support those in need....

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Austin in 2019

Want to volunteer or intern at a great Austin nonprofit? Whether you’re new to the city and want to learn about its charities, trying to change up your routine with...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Dallas in 2019

Want to volunteer or intern at a great Dallas nonprofit? Whether you’re new to the city and want to learn about its charities, trying to change up your routine with...

Top 5 Volunteer Opportunities in Pittsburgh

Want to volunteer or intern at a great Pittsburgh non-profit? Whether you’re new to Pittsburgh and want to learn about the city’s charities, trying to change up your...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Chicago in 2019

Want to volunteer or intern at a great Chicago non-profit? Whether you’re new to Chicago and want to learn about the city’s charities, trying to change up your routine...

Nicholas Kristof gets an A in Philanthropy

Nicholas Kristof gets an A for his picks of great charities! Despite the Three Cups of Tea controversy, he has chosen effective nonprofits according to reviews by...

15 Surprising Things You Can Thank a Nonprofit For

Are you getting excited about watching the upcoming Olympics? Have you ever browsed Wikipedia? Do you listen to All Things Considered in your car? Guess what? You can...

Supreme Court Upholds “Obamacare” Individual Mandate

Thursday the Supreme Court upheld the Obama Administration’s individual insurance mandate. Mitt Romney has pledged to appeal the law immediately if elected. How...