November 2011
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FundChat article about #CyberGivingMonday →
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October 2011
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“”The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world,...”
– Steve Jobs (Rest in Peace)
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October Featured Charity: Foundation Escalera
Last year I donated to an organization called Foundation Escalera, one of their programs involves expeditions to the neediest villages in Mexico to build schools as a way to combat poverty through access to education. So last December I volunteered my time during the holidays to go to Chiapas, Mexico to build a school for some kids in need.
This year I am considering going back for Round 2!...
September 2011
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3 more days to get your donation tripled!
There are 3 more days in this month’s featured charity fundraiser for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This is an amazing opportunity to triple your impact, turn your $10 contribution into a $30 donation! Thanks to a partnership with anonymous matching donor (CYPHER) who will be matching the first $1,000 in donations made to the Crowdrise Team page. Plus, there will also be a...
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Kate Voegele | Official Blog: this guy is my hero →
Kate Voegele just moved her blog to Tumblr. Follow her. She’s awesome! This still makes me blush. Thanks, Kate!
katevoegele:
check out the article below from www.Mashable.com about Carlo Garcia- who started a really amazing project that is all based on giving to a different charity - even if it’s just $5 - every day for 365 days. it makes me feel so good read stuff like this! and it’s...
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Classy Awards Wrap-Up!
Re-writing this post because the first one was lost when my browser crashed, so I may not remember everything from the first draft. :(
This past weekend I attended the 3rd Annual Classy Awards in San Diego and I’ve returned to Chicago with an energized sense of duty and purpose. Being in the room with so many talented, intelligent, driven, and giving people who are inspiring and creating...
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“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to...”
– (via worldwidewhocares)
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Classy Awards Tonight
Tonight at the Classy Awards at the San Diego Civic Theatre, presented by Stay Classy and Southwest Airlines. I am honored that Living Philanthropic was recognized as a top 10 nominee for Volunteer of the Year, it’s been an amazing year and a half. I am so thankful for all the support and generous people I’ve met along the way to help shine a light on the power of we have as...
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Brilliant Corners for Charity!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend and help local non-profits in Chicago? Then, please check out my friends at Brilliant Corners in Eckhart Park this Friday through Sunday for some awesome music from A Hack and a Hacksaw, A Lull, Fool’s Gold, Shellac, Dan Deacon and more! Plus, a ton of circus acts and carnival rides!
Brilliant Corners is partnering with Chicago Not For Profit...
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ALF Contest for Suicide Prevention
It’s National Suicide Prevention Week! I’m having a little contest and giving away one of my little desktop buddies. I have this vintage clip on ALF figurine that I am giving away.
The next 10 people who donate to the Living Philanthropic featured charity American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Crowdrise will be entered to win! You have a 1 in 10 chance to win this awesome...
