Ways to Make a Difference

The best ways to get involved and take action

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22 Best Places To Donate New & Gently Used Toys To Kids in Need

By donating gently your used toys, you can not only help children in need but also reduce waste.
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Giving Tuesday: What Is It... and How To Celebrate

Giving Tuesday takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Whether you’ve been saving your spare change for this moment all year, or you’re new to Giving Tuesday, we’ve compiled a guide on celebrating this annual tradition of altruism. 
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18 Ideas To Celebrate Small Business Saturday 2023

Get your reusable tote bags ready! Small Business Saturday takes place on the weekend following Thanksgiving in the United States. Here are some pointers for shopping small this season.
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How To Stay Informed About Global Crises Without Doom-Scrolling

With humanitarian crises all around the globe, it's hard to stay informed without drowning in information. Here are a few tips.
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10 Ways To Empower Women and Girls

A comprehensive list of ways you can empower women and young girls in your life, whether it is at home, at work, and in your community.
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Suicide Prevention Week: 18 Ways To Take Action (2023)

With events, screenings, activities, and more, Suicide Prevention Week is a catalyst for us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.
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37 Best Ways To Help Animals in Need

Whether it’s shelter pets, homeless or abandoned pets, wild animals, or your own pet that you’re passionate about, we’ve rounded up dozens of ways you can make a difference.
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Suicide Prevention Month: 17 Ways To Take Action (2023)

With events, screenings, activities, and more, Suicide Prevention Month catalyzes us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.
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24 Activities To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (2023)

Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latino Heritage Month) is a month-long celebration that kicks off on September 15th. We’ve put together great ideas to help you celebrate it...
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Tuesdays for Trash: How Everyday Activism Saves the Planet

Tuesdays for Trash started as two friends picking up trash in their Tel Aviv neighborhood and turned into a grassroots movement spanning 40 countries.
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11 Ideas To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day (2023)

The world needs humanitarian support more than ever — and those who step up to serve that role deserve our support.
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Millions Displaced By War in Sudan: How To Help

Sudan has been rocked by war, and millions of civilians are paying the price. Here's how you can support those impacted by the conflict.
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