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Alex's Lemonade Stand  CBS 3 will be holding an on-air fundraiser in honor of Alexandra Scott to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. Awards for Youth Volunteers  The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is entering its sixteenthyear of honoring young people ages 11 - 18 for outstanding acts of community service. If you know a young volunteer, pass the word along. Buy and Give to Charity  Check out books and products that are about charity, or offer a percentage of profits to benefit charitable projects and organizations. Celebrate a Birthday for a Needy Child  Many children never get to celebrate their birthdays because their families are impoverished. Here's how you can help brighten a child's birthday. Charity News  I subscribe to a host of on-line newsletters that give me both the news happening in the charity world, and inspirations to keep me motivated to give back. Want to read them too? Dying Boy Inspires Others to Feed the Hungry  An eleven-year old boy's dying wish was not to go on an amusement park vacation, but to help feed the hungry and poor. If Brenden Foster doesn’t inspire you to give back, who will? Kids Vote to Decide How Disney Donates $1 Million  Disney, no stranger to corporate philanthropy, is encouraging its young fans to believe they can make a difference in the world. With “Friends for Change,” Disney has even given kids the power to determine how its $1 million donation will be divided. Obama’s Call to Service Creates Controversy  Long before President-Elect Barack Obama made history on November 4 of 2008, he had set aside plans to encourage Americans to give back to their fellow citizens. Yet, this altruistic call to service has triggered an internet-wide controversy. What on Earth can possibly be bad about helping others? Plan Your Costume Drive Now  Halloween is right around the corner. While you and your children plan what costumes they'll wear for this fun holiday, why not think about those who cannot afford to participate? Start planning a costume drive today. Support Charity! Visit Our Online Store! 
Teens Volunteering More Than Working  Interesting results from a new survey show that teens are volunteering more often than working at part-time jobs. And, they’ve also become reverse role models, encouraging their parents to volunteer more. Charity Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Charity Site Map
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