Impact through Your Know-How and Who You Know

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June 30, 2022March 20, 20160

Making a difference can be done on a budget. Making a difference does not take a large corporation, or even a rich investor. Everyone has something to add, no matter their social standing or income. We all have our own special set of skills and strengths, and we can use

PinRaise: Give Back Through Gifts

June 29, 2022December 21, 20160

This year, more than ever, people are looking beyond the typical, choosing gifts that give back, supporting companies that do the same, and turning to charity-based apps like PinRaise for help with both. "Shoppers will spend $656 billion between now and Jan. 1, according to the National Retail Federation," said US

Make a Statement When You Buy

June 27, 2022March 21, 20160

By Win Quier We all make purchases almost every day of our lives. Do you stand behind the impact your purchase makes? An impact that shows support to local farmers, the dairy, bovine and poultry industries. Your purchases speak loudly to the different industries and what some do for the all-mighty

#RAK: Random Acts of Kindness

June 25, 2022March 21, 20161

By Victoria Holland Many often say “Nothing we do matters,” and this often becomes an excuse to act in a less than kind manner and treat others in a less than kind fashion, because of one's belief in a lack of repercussions. But if this is true - that there is no greater meaning

How the Animal Agriculture Industry Impacts the Planet

June 15, 2022November 28, 20170

The animal agriculture industry is one of the biggest players in climate change to date. Our growing population, coupled with the increasing demand for animal products, is putting pressure on agriculture farms to expand and cater to the needs of the world. Many of the world's resources are also used

8 Ways To Be An Altruistic Consumer

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June 13, 2022June 2, 20180

Many of us want to be altruistic, to make a positive impact on the world. We consider ourselves to be global citizens, but don’t necessarily feel a calling to move to a conflict zone or a rural village in a developing country to work firsthand on these issues. So how

The Benefits of Empathy (and a Few Tips)

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June 8, 2022July 28, 20200

Empathy, as a word, is a rather recent import into the English language. The term was introduced in as recently as 1909 by psychologist Edward Titchener, as a variant of the German word “Einfühlung,” meaning “feeling into” (‘Empathy,’ 2008). Empathy is in many sense a voyage of the mind. It affords

Volunteering Abroad: The How-To’s

June 5, 2022October 25, 20160

Volunteering abroad is a very rewarding way to spend your gap year or vacation, and it is not difficult to find work as a volunteer abroad and both give and receive benefits for doing so. You will not only find the experience rich and rewarding, but also help those living

Effective Altruism: The Why and the How [VIDEO]

June 1, 2022March 21, 20160

TED Talk: By Peter Singer If you're lucky enough to live without want, it's a natural impulse to help others in need. But, asks philosopher Peter Singer, what's the most effective way to give charitably? He talks through some surprising thought experiments to help you balance emotion and practicality -- and

A Call to Action

May 30, 2022March 21, 20161

By Win Quier "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” This is the famous quote from our 35th president, John F. Kennedy. It was a call to action and compelled many to start doing good deeds for their fellow countrymen. We