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| HOT PRODUCTS |
| There are many things that are good about
the Internet. This is just one example. ImpactOnline
is a nonprofit organization investing in the development
of public Internet applications. Since its founding
in 1994, ImpactOnline has been providing innovative
public services on the web. VolunteerMatch, the
organization's premier service, currently welcomes
more than 100,000 visitors each month, matches
more than 300 volunteers a week, and is the first
stop on the Internet for those who want to make
a difference. Check our Great Idea
Award Winner. |
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| WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT |
| The
profits from your purchase of kitty
litter helped Ed Lowe start his foundation
that
nurtures entrepreneurship.
Those
little corn
flakes helped W.K. Kellogg start
his foundation dedicated to child health and education.
The Segway
transportation system and previous medical equipment
inventions helped Dean Kamen fund his foundation
to motivate the next generation to want to learn
about science and technology. |
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| GENIUS AT WORK |
| Advancing age obliged Henry
Ford to retire from the active direction of his gigantic enterprises
in 1945. He died on April 7, 1947, in Dearborn.
Ford left a personal fortune estimated at $500
to $700 million, bequeathing the largest share
of his holdings in the Ford Motor Company to the
Ford Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Alfred
Nobel's will provided that the major portion of his $9 million
estate be set up as a fund to establish yearly
prizes for merit in physics, chemistry, medicine
and physiology, literature, and world peace. During his lifetime, Andrew
Carnegie gave
away over $350 million. At his death in 1919,
the last $30,000,000 was likewise given away to
foundations, charities and to pensioners. Carnegie
founded 2,509 libraries in the English-speaking
world. |
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| YOU DON'T SAY |
| Ordinary People Can Make an Extraordinary Difference!
The stories in Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul
highlight the efforts of everyday
people in the United States and around the globe
who volunteer with the American Red Cross, Big
Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, the
Peace Corps, Points of Light, Rotary(r) and many,
many other nonprofit organizations.
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| MAKING A DIFFERENCE |
| Make
A Difference Day is the most encompassing national
day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors
helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created
by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day
is an annual event that takes place on the fourth
Saturday of every October. The next event is Saturday,
October 26, 2002. You can Make
a Difference. |
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| REST OF THE BEST |
| A catalog of unique and clever consumer products
from Alarm Clocks to Zoo Doo Bunnies. Don't judge
a book by its cover, or an appealing little card
game by its box. The
LeapPad
introduces young readers to
the magic of books and learning. The interactive
talking book comes alive with favorite stories
and engaging activities that make learning fun!
The regular version includes a 32-page book that
teaches phonics and whole language development,
vocabulary, story reading, and information reading
development. |
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| AT YOUR SERVICE |
| Ordinary People Can Make an Extraordinary
Difference! Deep within each one of us lies the
ability to step up and care for those in need,
even though we often feel overwhelmed by a complex
world. More than 200 million people throughout
the world offer their time and love to volunteering.
Volunteer opportunities exist for every type of
interest, schedule and skill level. Regardless
of whether you can devote 40 hours per month,
or 2 hours per year, your volunteer contribution
is valuable and significant. We are committed
to helping every American find a rewarding and
fulfilling way to rebuild their community. Check
out the list of our
TGIF Make
A Difference selections. |
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