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Want to Participate in Giving Tuesday? This Guide Explains Everything About Donations, Deductions and Volunteering

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As the holidays approach, we set up decorations, plan for holiday gatherings and buy gifts. But how can you find an organization you would like to support? For example, religious groups, local schools or even Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops often organize fundraisers or volunteer outings that can be great for all ages.

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Katie Blomquist’s Nonprofit, Going Places, Ensures Kids Living Below the Poverty Line Can Go the Distance

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Going Places is one of five nonprofit organizations SUCCESS magazine is spotlighting during the week of Giving Tuesday. We tallied up the nominations and are pleased to highlight the hard work these organizations are doing behind the scenes to better the lives of others.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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And then there are the environmental harms caused by the gifts themselves, which could include polluting fast fashion items , plastic toys made from fossil fuels, or sweet treats that are driving deforestation. . Editor’s note: One of the greatest gifts you can give is the gift of lifelong learning. Outdoor gear . A parks pass.

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Former NFL Player John Diggs Bounced Back From a Crisis and Found Success With His “Mapineering” Technique

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All he took with him in the move were some gym clothes, his bike and a “big-ass box” bursting with all the motivational CDs, DVDs and books he’d accumulated over the years. Somebody had gifted it to him somewhere along the line, and he’d never really looked at it… until now. He lost his job, his wife, access to his children. “I

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3 Companies That Give Back to the Community Year-Round

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And that doesn’t just mean bountiful gifts to friends and family. GivingTuesday, held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States, inspires the public and businesses to donate to charitable organizations. While some companies opt for one-time gifts, social enterprises build giving back into the fabric of their operations.

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Get organized for back to school

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Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Get organized for back to school Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 25, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. August is the second-biggest sales month for clothing retailers. Are you ready to tackle cloth shopping? Organize your mornings.

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Another Christmas Planning Checklist

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Here’s a simple checklist to help you organize your Christmas holiday celebrations. Once you know what you can spend, determine what you can give in the way of gifts, what kind of entertaining you can do, etc. Last year, I posted a Christmas planning checklist to use starting in November.

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