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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…
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The Life-Changing Impact of Community Service: My Personal Experience
This is the beginning of my journey to community service. As a first time volunteer with Charities2Love for their April volunteering event, I was astonished. The goal of the event was to support Children in Crisis, and it was a collaboration they were having with Color Me SAFE Foundation. Both are local nonprofit organizations in…
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Nonprofit Spotlight: One Earth One Chance
Currently, the world is in a state of crisis with global warming, climate change, and deforestation. However, organizations such as One Earth One Chance (OEOC) shine a beacon of hope in the midst of this dire situation. One Earth One Chance is an environmental nonprofit in Dallas, TX with the motto: think globally, act locally. …
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The Power of the Small: Empowering Kids with Cancer
Leukemia is an incredibly tragic burden for families with a loved one that is diagnosed. WIth an average treatment duration of 2-3 years, it leaves those impacted with enduring physical, social, and financial duress that is often extremely difficult to overcome for many families. Fortunately there are heroes in this story, and they don’t always…
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Empathy in Action: How Shopping Spreads Smiles and Hope to Underserved Kids
Ahead of the holiday shopping spree that starts after Thanksgiving, one Dallas-Fort Worth nonprofit is ahead of the game! They have already gifted brand new necessities to hundreds of kids from low-income families in Texas. Kid’s Matter Kid’s Matter is a small nonprofit in Grapevine, Texas. Their mission is “helping children in need through programs…