Reader Recommendations: A Helping Hand
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February 17, 2009 -- From Lucy, a reader, from Boston, MA , who is affiliated with the site.
Generation Cures is a safe, free online community for kids created by Children's Hospital Boston. The site uses animated stories, interactive games and original kid-directed videos to teach kids about the power of philanthropy and its potential to make the world a better place. Along the way, they learn about science and medicine and strengthen their skills of logic, critical thinking and creativity. Ultimately, Generation Cures raises vital pediatric research funds to find cures for sick kids worldwide.
March 6, 2007 -- From Tracy L, a parent, from California USA, who is affiliated with the site.
My two step-daughters and I created this site for kids to go to with their parents to learn about helping others. It has cute pictures of animals and kids can click on them and go to sites that help save animals.
February 17, 2007 -- From Michael Organ, a reader, from Chicago, IL, who is affiliated with the site.
CharityGuide.org features service learning projects that make it possible for students and their parents to volunteer together.
The community service projects at CharityGuide.org can be successfully completed: in 15 minutes, as a weekend project, or during volunteer vacations. Causes include: animal welfare, children's issues, community service, environmental protection, healthcare, and homelessness.
May 16, 2006 -- From Sudhanshu, a reader, from India, who is affiliated with the site.
Taj Global Understanding is a non-profit foundation that seeks to help creating a world which fosters an appreciation and an understanding of humanity with its global volunteer programs in India.
May 5, 2006 -- From Sally, a reader from Maryland
In times of crisis, the American Red Cross is always there. You can help by giving blood, money or time. They can also be reached toll free at 1(800)GIVE-LIFE.
May 5, 2006 -- From Jillian Fowkes, a reader from Chicago, IL, who is affiliated with the site
Georgia-Pacific, the makers of Angel Soft bath tissue, sponsors a program called the Angel Soft Angels in Action Awards -- a national campaign that rewards ten kids with $5,000 for doing exemplary acts of kindness within their community, or for a charity or cause. We recently kicked off this year's search for the next ten angels and are looking for exceptional kids to reward for doing good deeds.
November 1, 2000 -- From Brian McCormack, a reader from North Hollywood, California who is affiliated with the site
November 21, 2000 is the 28th annual World Hello Day. People in 180 countries have participated in this annual global peace promoting event, with the public support of 29 winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. Everyone who participates greets ten people, to celebrate the importance of personal communication to preserving peace. We've done our work in 46 languages.
December 9, 1999 -- From Joyce, a reader from Maryland who is not affiliated with the site
The Hunger Site is a place where you can help the hungry without spending any of your own money! Simply click 'Donate Free Food' and the site's sponsors will fund a donation that helps people all over the world. After you click, you will see the list of sponsors.
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