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Kindness in the City: A Volunteer’s Experience at The Stewpot
As soon as I arrived at The Stewpot in downtown Dallas with my group of Charities2Love volunteers, I could tell that it was going to be a fun and involved volunteering experience! Hundreds of empty boxes were placed in groups of 9 spread out across a parking garage. The entry and exit point for cars…
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Kids Matter: A Child’s Hope
Kids Matter International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Grapevine, Texas. They are dedicated to helping children in need through programs that empower them and enhance their lives. Kids Matter International is a 7-year Platinum-rated charity through Candid. They believe children are the brightest stars and must have the attention, respect, and care that…
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Turn Hunger into Hope: Feeding Children Worldwide
Charities2Love volunteers had an incredible time while making a huge impact at Feed My Starving Children’s “Turn Hunger into Hope” Mega-Volunteer event! More than 65 of our volunteers joined hundreds of other volunteers over the course of a weekend to create meal packs that would be distributed overseas. Impact of a 2 hour Volunteer Shift…
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Under My Umbrella: Covering Those in Need
Under My Umbrella (UMU) is a very small, minority, woman and youth-led, grassroots, boots-on-the-ground, 501(c)(3), direct street outreach nonprofit organization. We believe that through struggles come strength, and with that strength comes a responsibility for each of us to then hold our umbrellas for those in need. Our Story Our story began with our two…
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How Small Contributions make a Big Impact and Change Lives
I had the privilege of hearing a profound statement by a speaker at a recent volunteering event. These words have stayed with me long after the event was done: “Even small contributions, such as school supplies, can motivate children to continue their education, which in turn contributes to poverty reduction.” Back to School is different…