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Man Risks Border Crossing to Help Impoverished Farmers Build a Co-op
Jesus Hernandez Arias lay in the Arizona desert, half-blind and freezing.
Dawn was approaching on March 11, 2006. It was cold –- no more than...
Radio Personality Searches for Passion as Volunteer for 30 Charities in 30 Days
On September 1st, New York City based radio personality, Trey Morgan embarked on a journey designed to shock him into a more philanthropic way...
Stand Up for the Gulf: Jay Leno to Perform Benefit for Oil Spill Victims
Tonight Show host Jay Leno will perform a benefit Saturday night for Mississippians impacted by the Gulf oil spill.
Proceeds from ticket sales will go...
Paul Allen Pledges Majority of his Billions to Philanthropy
Wealthy Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has taken up his friend Bill Gates' challenge to publicly pledge the majority of his wealth to philanthropy.
Allen, who...
Subsidized Jobs: A Faint Echo of New Deal Success
In rural Winston County, Mississippi, Taylor Machine Works — best known for its Big Red forklifts — is the primary employer. After the recession...
Kevin Costner’s Anti-oil Machines to be Deployed by BP
BP has ordered 32 centrifuge machines from Kevin Costner's Ocean Therapy Solutions to be deployed in the Gulf clean-up effort. Upon delivery, the...
Recycle Your Phone and Save A Gorilla, on World Environment Day
World Environment Day kicks off tomorrow, June 5, in Rwanda, a country of exceptional biodiversity that has made "huge strides in environmental protection," according...
Jack Johnson Launches Concert Tour Powered by Biodiesel
Performing artist Jack Johnson began a 35-city tour in Connecticut, during which biodiesel will be used to power all tour buses and generators...
Surprising Benefactor for Hurricane-Ravaged Town
It was moving day recently for dozens of families in Oak Island, Texas. Their new homes are gifts from a stranger. In September...
Socialism Thrives in North Dakota to Benefit All
As Washington tries to regulate Wall Street's newfangled derivatives, government officials in at least a dozen states are considering a North Dakota solution: a...
Bank CEO Promises His Millions in Bonus Money to Charity
HSBC boss Michael Geoghegan has confirmed that he will hand over 6 million dollars of his bonus money (£4mil) to charity. The bank said...
Obama Attacks High School Drop-out Rate; Gen. Powell to Help, So Can You
Do you remember the commencement speaker at your high school graduation? Well, this year the event will be absolutely memorable for one lucky high...
More Good News on the Economy, And This Time, Jobs
Economists are reacting to the new jobs report saying the fall in the unemployment rate is legitimate good news, while President Obama calls...
Four Community Volunteers Honored as Heros for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
To honor and encourage volunteerism on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Allstate Insurance Company is honoring four African-American volunteers who generously serve their communities...
Corporate Values Shine: Body Shop Products Support Causes
For over a quarter century, the Body Shop has built a reputation for integrity and social responsibility. The world's second largest cosmetic franchise...
Chicago Schools Get New Tool in Fight Against Youth Violence
Two Chicago nonprofits, together with the University of Chicago, unveiled a counseling and sports program Wednesday aimed at stemming chronic youth violence in...
John Lennon Sons and Yoko Re-release ‘Give Peace a Chance’ to Benefit UN Peace Efforts
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono recording the anti-war anthem Give Peace a Chance with the Plastic Ono Band, the...
Advertising Leaders Launch “Hopenhagen” Campaign to Inspire Action in Copenhagen
On December 7, leaders from 192 countries will gather at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen to determine the fate of our planet....
Hundreds of Thousands to Participate in National Day of Service Tomorrow
Inspired by the massive outpouring of volunteers helping out in the days and months after the World Trade Center tragedy, Congress and the President...
U.S. Sees a Profit as Banks Repay Bailout Money
Taxpayers have begun seeing profits from roughly $240 billion in TARP aid that many critics thought might never be seen again. The...