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Raising Philanthropic Children

Raising Philanthropic Children

A Few Ways to Encourage Kids to be Compassionate Through Philanthropy at an Early Age Some parents may wonder how they can teach their children to be philanthropic if they can’t understand how finances work yet. However, being philanthropic is primarily about being...

Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities in NYC

Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities in NYC

While preparing Thanksgiving dinner and enjoying a delicious meal with friends and family, it's often a time for offering thanks for things that have happened over the course of the past year. It can also be a time to think about ways to give to others who might not...

Best Nonprofits Supporting First Responders

Best Nonprofits Supporting First Responders

As a first responder, you are in an excellent position to help those who need it most. You are the backbone of your community and often spend more time with people than your own families do. However, that doesn't mean that you don't need support as well! There's no...

Family Activities to Enjoy This Summer

Family Activities to Enjoy This Summer

Summer is a time to get out and enjoy the fun outdoors with the family. There are endless activities to enjoy together and opportunities to create lasting memories. Many of these activities can be done right near your home or with a little travel. Get ready for a...

Resources for Getting Your Family Involved In Your Community

Resources for Getting Your Family Involved In Your Community

Spending quality time with the family is becoming a rarity in the millennial era. The more specific activities that families used to do together are also becoming isolated. this is an issue it can create families that are full of strangers. It can be a pressing issue...

Volunteering With Your Family

Volunteering With Your Family

There are many important benefits to volunteering, from better mental health to immersing yourself in new cultures, so naturally, many people want to share the experience with those closest to them: their family. However, it can sometimes seem impossible to make the...

The Benefits of Volunteering

The Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering is one of the best ways to contribute to your community and contribute to important causes. While the benefits the organization receives from your help are evident, it can sometimes be less obvious how volunteering can help you. Donating your time can be...

Ideas for Giving Back to the Community this Spring

Ideas for Giving Back to the Community this Spring

Spring sounds even sweeter this year. Between being cooped up for the winter and the aftermath of a global pandemic, most people are long overdue for some time in nature. As the green grass grows and the flowers bloom, take the opportunity to give back to our precious...

Trends in Philanthropy in 2021

Trends in Philanthropy in 2021

2020 was certainly a challenging year for a large number of non profit organizations. That being said, while everything, from operations to fundraising, was constantly changing throughout the year, the need to give back and do good remained as important as ever for a...

Teaching Children the Importance of Civic Engagement

Teaching Children the Importance of Civic Engagement

Helping children grow into empowered change agents is an essential responsibility and in this day and age it has never been more important. The previous presidential administration led to a marked increase in youth readiness for civic engagement. So, how can the young...