avad suggested some time back that we should post about companies that we know of who donate 10% of their profits. here are a few ( Read more... )

Here's a really easy way to help out you favorite charity! Join iGive! iGive is a really awesome site that allocates a certain percentage of what you buy at online stores to your favorite charity. All of the major stores are listed - eBay, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and many more ( Read more... )

At a recent art fair I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Aaron Olivo, who, among other things, is working on a documentary for GAN, Global Action Nepal. His flickr travel photos are wonderful, check them out. I bookmarked his project for a 10%donation and was finally able to put a donation through recently. Please consider helping out ( Read more... )

Happy to say we have another new member! Let's welcome lovebri. Thanks so much for joining up- can you tell us a bit about yourself and what made you join? :)?

Has anyone here ever sponsored a child through the Foster Parents Plan or Plan ( Read more... )

Fact is, financial markets have powerful influences on the state of the world. To anyone who is interested in achieving personal financial goals (such as retirement) and simultaneously mindful of the social effects of businesses, both concerns may seem conflicting. It may be a relief to know that socially responsible investment (aka. ethical ( Read more... )

"Over the last year or so I've become pretty crazy about the work of Brazilian fashion slave Adriana Bertini and her efforts to break through the stigma surrounding the use of condoms. So I couldn't refuse the chance to pitch in and help out in the adventures of this amazing artist and lovely human being ( Read more... )

Yay. A Hearty Big welcome to itchyfairyqueen for being our newest member- thanks so much for joining up!! Itchy (heh, ok should we call you that or will it just prolong your condition!;) has recently started a small organic farm called The Greenlight District. (cool ( Read more... )

Okay, I am somewhat torn in regards to posting this since it's not about giving 10%, but I'm not advertising either. And I feel it is in keeping with the spirit of this community ( Read more... )

Think of how a life can be changed by a simple cleft surgery that is unaffordable to most in developing countries ( Read more... )