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Organizations with Volunteer Programs for Kids

In a recent blog post, Helping Kids Make a Difference, we covered simple ways to get kids involved in philanthropy and giving – ideas as simple as a peanut butter and...

Florida Nonprofit Helps Homeless, Earns 178 Reviews and Five-Star Rating

Amid the woods and swamps of rural Citrus Country, Fla., Mission in Citrus—a small nonprofit offering homeless shelters and services—has garnered a whopping 178 reviews...

Tapping Into Corporate Giving

The World Of Corporate Giving Has Changed Did you know that: Less than 6% of the $320 Billion that is donated annually to North American charities is done online. Less...

Cheers to Charity: Helping Around the Holidays

Pine trees. Gilded glass ornaments. Big gold boxes wrapped with shiny red ribbons. The image of the holidays we have is one of people cozying up next to the...

Serving On a Nonprofit Board

Most of us reach a point in our careers where we need a new challenge. A little change once in a while spices up our lives and motivates our work. What better way to...

Help Victims of Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan has left millions of families and children in need in the Philippines. As many as 2.5 million people require assistance. In this video, the Governor of...

Back-To-School: The Perfect Time to Serve

By Brad Jamison: contributing writer and founder of Good Citizen. Back-to-school time is an annual reminder of the many service opportunities we have to help ensure...

Top Volunteer Opportunities in Tampa 2019

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

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Houston 2019

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

Top Volunteer Opportunities in Detroit 2019

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

Top 7 Volunteer Opportunities in Charlotte in 2019

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

Top Volunteer Opportunities in Baltimore 2019

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

Top Volunteer Opportunities in Albuquerque 2019

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

July 4th – Who Protects American History, Freedom and Landscapes?

“America is another word for opportunity.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson This Independence Day, take the opportunity to thank those who dedicate themselves to the...

Making An Impact Makes Us Happy

Gandhi once said that, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” An interesting new study written about by UC...

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...

Giving Time Gives You Time Also

Feel like you don’t have the time to volunteer? A study published in Psychological Science revealed that...

Take the Local Nonprofit Challenge!

Can you think of a local nonprofit in your city? Can you guess how many nonprofits are near you? We decided to do an experiment: we walked around our San Francisco Bay...

Be an Ambassador for Local Nonprofits in Your City!

Want to help get your local charities some well-deserved extra attention? Interested in promoting local giving in your own community? Join our national team of Local...

What Your Kids Get Out of Giving Back

The concepts of sharing time and giving to those in need are a part of the learning curve in a child’s life, but why are these ideas so important for kids to learn? In...