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5 minutes of caring The Cause of World Peace by Sam Davidson, November 11 Veterans Day is all about peace. But What About After This Weekend? by Sam Davidson, September 26 (1 comment) There's a lot more that ServiceNation can help you do. About This Weekend... by Sam Davidson, September 25 Looking to plug in this weekend? Check out ServiceNation. Hidden Talents by Sam Davidson, September 12 Use what you're good at to do some good. Thank the Messenger by Sam Davidson, September 11 (1 comment) Give a note to the note-giver. Scavenger Hunt by Sam Davidson, September 10 (1 comment) How well do you know your local community? Mean It by Sam Davidson, September 8 Look someone in the eye and ask how they are. Two Years in Review: The Partners by Sam Davidson, August 20 Our nonprofit partners are the ones saving the world. Two Years in Review: The People by Sam Davidson, August 18 We've met some fun people on this journey. The Insider by Sam Davidson, August 13 Go inside to meet who's cooking your food. Fun and Games? by Sam Davidson, August 11 (2 comments) Raise your awareness during these summer Olympics. 2-for-1 for Good by Sam Davidson, July 29 (2 comments) Use that coupon to furnish a food bank. How to Sound Nice by Sam Davidson, July 28 (1 comment) Follow your hello with some courtesy. What's Your Cause? by Sam Davidson, July 25 Everyone has a cause. What's yours? Reckless Abandon by Sam Davidson, July 24 Throw caution to the wind and really care. Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Sam Davidson, July 17 (2 comments) Write an old fashioned letter to someone. Would You Like to Borrow an Egg? by Sam Davidson, July 16 Invite a neighbor over for dinner. Storm Something by Sam Davidson, July 14 Rally your friends and bring about some change. Not All Are Free by Sam Davidson, July 4 (1 comment) Celebrate Independence Day by helping someone gain their freedom. New News is Good News by Sam Davidson, June 10 Find a new place for your news. From Here to There by Sam Davidson, June 4 Just some simple ideas to help others elsewhere. Summer Reading by Sam Davidson, May 28 What's on your list? What Was It Like? by Sam Davidson, May 21 Learn something firsthand. I Want to Help Africa by Sam Davidson, May 8 (2 comments) Do you really? Behind the Scenes by Sam Davidson, April 23 It's Administrative Professionals' Day. Stimulate Something Else by Sam Davidson, April 16 Here’s where you can stick that stimulus check. Survivor Stories by Sam Davidson, April 9 (1 comment) Listen to the stories of those who lived to tell the tale. The Fairest of Them All by Sam Davidson, March 25 (2 comments) Check the label and reach for fair trade. The History Behind the History by Sam Davidson, February 22 February is Black History Month. Three Words by Sam Davidson, February 14 (1 comment) Three one-syllable words can mean a lot. Ride Bus, Make Friends by Sam Davidson, February 7 (2 comments) The benefits of public transportation are many. Do the Wave by Sam Davidson, January 28 (3 comments) A wave and a smile make for a better world. Tents of Hope by Sam Davidson, January 25 Raise a tent and raise awareness about Darfur. In Memoriam by Stephen Moseley, January 21 (1 comment) MLK's legacy is a call to service. In Last Place by Sam Davidson, January 8 Nice guys and girls finish last. I Notice You by Sam Davidson, January 7 (2 comments) See what someone else is doing. Today Is a New Day! by Sam Davidson, January 1 (1 comment) A Resolution for Each and Every Day! Year in Review: Our Picks by Sam Davidson, December 28 It's time to talk about what we like. I Must Have Missed It by Sam Davidson, December 27 (2 comments) Here are the most underreported stories of 2007. Community Christmas by Sam Davidson, December 25 This holiday is about others. Year in Review: Most Commented by Sam Davidson, December 14 It's time to talk about what you talked about. Random Acts of Christmas by Sam Davidson, December 11 (3 comments) Put a stranger on your list. Buy and Give Handmade by Sam Davidson, December 10 (1 comment) Give twice by giving handmade. Year in Review: Most Viewed by Sam Davidson, December 7 It’s time to talk about the most popular ideas we’ve shared. Dark for Darfur by Sam Davidson, November 27 Turn off the holiday lights and send a donation to help people in Darfur. The Real Deal Meal by Sam Davidson, November 21 (2 comments) See how everyone else in the world eats. Make Halloween Happy by Sam Davidson, October 31 (1 comment) Knocking on doors ain't that hard, people. Make Halloween Fair by Sam Davidson, October 29 (1 comment) Give the right kind of candy. Like Words for Rice by Sam Davidson, October 25 (6 comments) Play a game and feed people. Life is Fair by Sam Davidson, October 12 (2 comments) Purchasing decisions make a difference. Get Lost by Sam Davidson, October 10 Throw your GPS out the window. Chopsticks Forever by Sam Davidson, October 8 (1 comment) Your fortune: bringing your own chopsticks is good for the environment. What's In Your Wallet? by Sam Davidson, October 4 Or, most of the time, what was in your wallet? Press Play by Sam Davidson, September 19 (1 comment) C'mon – it’s fun! Thank Goodness by Leigh Piper, September 17 At least thank something. The Zen of Driving by Sam Davidson, September 14 (1 comment) Seek peace behind the wheel. Pantry Raid by Sam Davidson, September 4 (1 comment) Eat what you got. L is for Labor by Sam Davidson, September 3 What does today really mean? Senior Citizens Day by Leigh Piper, August 21 Honor your elders. iFree by Leigh Piper, August 20 (1 comment) Break free of the shackles of headphones. Oldies But Goodies by Sam Davidson, August 17 For the captains of obvious everywhere. What Can You Borrow? by Sam Davidson, August 14 Just ask. How May I Help You? by Sam Davidson, August 9 This is the magic phrase of all relationships. Adopt A Minefield by Leigh Piper, August 6 You can help in the global landmine crisis. Secret Admirer by Sam Davidson, July 27 (1 comment) Random notes can make people smile. Strangers With Benefits by Sam Davidson, July 24 (2 comments) Give 'em a break! Play Pumps by Leigh Piper, July 16 (1 comment) Water can be fun. Party of Five by Sam Davidson, July 11 More fun than old episodes of Melrose Place. Won't You Be My Neighbor? by Leigh Piper, June 27 Borrow sugar and prevent crime. Sports 4 All by Sam Davidson, June 22 Your old gear is a welcome gift for someone else. Juneteenth by Sam Davidson, June 19 No, it's not how your teenager plans meetings. Darn Roots by Sam Davidson, June 11 Getting to the root of the problem is the best solution. A Box of Shoeboxes by Sam Davidson, June 8 (1 comment) Ship your shoes via Soles4Souls. Jealous Much? by Sam Davidson, May 29 What a time waster. Let Someone In by Sam Davidson, May 22 You're not in that much of a hurry. Give Her the World by Sam Davidson, May 8 The gift goes to someone else, but your mom still gets the warm fuzzies. Cinco de What? by Sam Davidson, May 4 Learn something meaningful and multicultural this weekend. Global Days for Darfur by Sam Davidson, April 27 Do something meaningful. Have a Conversation by Sam Davidson, April 18 You may not get deep, but you can get somewhere. Name Tag Project by Sam Davidson, April 17 Build community by using the right name. How Are You? by Sam Davidson, April 2 How many times a day do you ask this question? How often do you listen to the answer? Form an Opinion by Sam Davidson, March 30 (2 comments) Believing in something isn't a bad thing. World Water Day by Sam Davidson, March 22 (1 comment) Today, think of those whose necessity is your luxury. Tree Nation by Sam Davidson, March 20 Watch your tree grow hand-in-hand with possibility in Africa. The Mocha Club by Sam Davidson, February 15 Giving up two mochas has never meant so much. Dig a Well by Sam Davidson, January 29 (1 comment) Until you have clean water, not much else matters. Get a Newsletter by Sam Davidson, January 17 What's one more email? Lantern Projects by Sam Davidson, January 10 Stretch your dollars as far as possible. Toast to Awareness by Sam Davidson, December 18 Tell those you love what you care about. Donate Your Stuff by Sam Davidson, December 8 Don't just toss it or box it – give it to someone in need. Get Your Ribbon by Sam Davidson, November 30 Wear a red ribbon tomorrow for World AIDS Day. Don't Laugh by Sam Davidson, November 28 What makes us laugh says a lot about who we are. Explore Another Holiday by Sam Davidson, November 27 Spend some time learning about another tradition. Nothing But Nets by Sam Davidson, November 21 (2 comments) How do you save a continent? One bed at a time. Turkey Choices by Sam Davidson, November 17 With Thanksgiving less than a week away, it’s time to decide what’s on the table. Mix It Up by Sam Davidson, November 14 (1 comment) Sit down for lunch with someone different. One Dollar Water by Sam Davidson, October 25 $1 provides one year of clean water for an African. Fast for Darfur by Sam Davidson, October 5 It’s the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time. The least you could do is skip a meal. Stop Human Trafficking by Sam Davidson, September 27 (1 comment) An estimated 27 million people around the world are enslaved right now--more than at any time in human history. 180 Seconds of Reality by Sam Davidson, September 26 The truth is shocking sometimes, especially if you can watch it. Peace Corps Stories by Sam Davidson, September 14 Travel around the world in less than five minutes by reading stories written by actual Peace Corps volunteers. Get Your News by Sam Davidson, September 7 While it's tempting to watch the news, unless you live on a satellite ranch, you're only getting a few perspectives.

more time on your hands A Complaint Free World by Michelle Andrade, July 14 (2 comments) Our perspective can change the way we save the world. One World Wallet by Haydn Shaughnessy, June 6 In this article, you'll learn about how you can support local artists and begin to lessen your own consumerism at the same time. One World Wallet is part statement against the brand, part social network, part product, and part art production house where you are part of the art. World AIDS Orphans Day by Sam Davidson, May 2 Wednesday, May 7, is World AIDS Orphans Day. Since this reality affects over 25 million kids, it's a big task. But don't get overwhelmed. We've got a list of detailed and simple actions that you and your friends can take to begin to save the world for the most vulnerable among us. One Letter at a Time by Laura Seay, February 15 What can one person do to effect structural change? More than you might imagine. Consider being part of Bread for the World's 2008 Offering of Letters, and make a difference for billions of people who live in poverty worldwide. Have a Cool Lent This Year by Dixon Kinser, February 1 (1 comment) What would Lent look like if we acted instead of abstained? Could we make the world a better place in the next liturgical season? Join with us and members of your local community as we begin our second annual proactive take on the Lenten season. More Than Money by Christy Nicholson, October 12 A year ago, I had an awesome job. I was the Entertainment editor for the web site of a large, non-profit publishing company. I had a great salary and friendly co-workers, and I regularly received CDs and books to review for the site. I got to go to free concerts and interviews with my favorite musicians. But I wasn't happy. Trashy Artists by Leigh Piper, August 24 While cleaning out my closet, I find that I have accumulated a great deal of junk that I just can't seem to throw away. "I could use that for something," I tell myself. And the truth is I can. I can create art. No One Likes Being Labeled by Sara Koppelman, July 13 (1 comment) Remember what it was like the first time you were called some mean name, like from the bully on the playground? It's hard to forget. Here's how to make sure you don't inadvertently make the same offense. A Revolution of Love by John Shults, June 22 REVO is an expression and movement of love. It's a movement that seeks to inspire a generation to act for social justice. It's a movement that led me to believe and exist in love - to exist in a community of people seeking to inspire change and hope for an otherwise lacking continent. The Arts Do Not Discriminate by Leigh Piper, June 15 Blonde hair, blue eyes and a smile bigger than the gap between her two front teeth: that’s my friend Shelby. Though only six years old, Shelby has a love for life that is an inspiration to everyone she meets. I was lucky enough to meet her while volunteering at a VSA arts event for children with disabilities. Rethinking the Offering by Sam Davidson, June 1 The words 'tithe' and 'offering' strike fear in the hearts (and wallets) of the religious and nonreligious alike. But when my faith community rethought what it meant to give, a local nonprofit benefited from the generosity of some churchfolk. What It's Like to Be a Foster Youth by Michelle Crowley, May 4 (1 comment) We just need the same thing any other young person needs: people to love us and believe in us. There is no limit on the things you could do for a foster youth, no act too great or too small. We're like flowers—if you just give us a little water, we'll grow. Make Your Blog Stand Out by Sam Davidson, April 27 (1 comment) There are over 70 million blogs out there on the Internet. I'm not sure of the exact percentages, but I'm sure that the vast majority of these ramble on without considering raising awareness about the things that need changing. Why not use your blog to make a difference? Get on "Board" by Ken Hatchett, March 9 From day one, for me, Children Are People, Inc. became an organization to which I chose to attach my heart and time. I grew up in a small rural southern town and know first hand the importance of developing a strong work ethic as well as having principled role models to assist you through life. New Day's Resolution: Help the Poor by Lynnette Davidson, February 9 (1 comment) Believe it or not, but a dollar a day can literally save the life of someone half a world away. Just by passing on that latte or music download, you can make an impact in someone's life you may never meet. New Day's Resolution: Get Out More by Lynnette Davidson, January 19 By attending a series of workshops, you'll learn more than subject matter. When you sit down and discuss deep and important issues, you just may realize that there's more work to be done than you first imagined. But hey - you have to start somewhere! Socially Aware Shopping by Lynnette Davidson, December 15 (2 comments) Ten Thousand Villages is one of the largest fair trade organizations in North America. Working with more than 100 artisan groups, Ten Thousand Villages purchases fine pieces from craftspeople with whom it has longstanding, nurturing relationships, helping to bring dignity to their lives. At the store you'll find everything from folk art and home décor, ceramics, textiles, baskets, jewelry and musical instruments. Giving That Means Something by Aron Michalski, December 8 Last year, right around this time, my mother asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I danced around the question, as she did when I asked her the same. Then she admitted she'd already bought a goat in my name. And then I admitted I had bought a share of a water buffalo in her name. So instead of another sweater, my mother helped provide a family in Thailand with a draft animal to till their fields. And instead of another tie to hang in my closet, I helped provide milk to a malnourished family in Cambodia. Boxing Day by Stephen Moseley, November 3 An hour at Feed the Children will take you to the far reaches of the globe. Even something as simple as folding and taping boxes will have a global impact as you become part of an integral chain that provides food and supplies for some of the neediest people in the world.