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Uraniumfish
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Volunteering for the holidays

In case you were thinking you want to do something besides hanging out at home, eating sweets, here are some pointers on howto help others over the holidays:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localnyc/donation-days-a-guide-to-the-organizations-that-count-on-new-yorkers-time-and-generosity?bouchon=501,ny
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BroadwayBK
BroadwayBK 2yrs+
This is cool. I actually need something to do with all my spare time. It's going to have to wait until after the holidays, though - or at least until this blizzard lets up.
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
Americans are some of the most giving people that I know. They give back to community by volunteering, fund raising and donating-attributes yet to be found in the emerging economies which are creating enormous bands of wealthy, selfish people who are obsessed with consuming and don't give back to the community at all. Really tragic for in these economies are huge swathes of people who live way below the poverty line.
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
@BraodwayBK I hear you. It's exactly around now that I most want something purposeful to do, but doesn't seem like any of the bog charities need help now. Somebody should start up a series of temp project for community improvement that are done around the holidays. I get the feeling a lot of people out there have extra time around now and don't always know what to do with it.
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BroadwayBK
BroadwayBK 2yrs+
This is that time of year that we are all constantly reminded of people who need assistance, which is likely the reason why all the big charities would be brimming with volunteers?

I have been thinking about launching my own nonprofit, but now is exactly the time not to do so due to the economy.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
I would help in some way, but unfortunately, right now I can't. However, I am still helping people by way of my website.
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@hhusted what website?
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@Uptowngirl: I created a website to help people stop smoking. Right now I charge people to use the site, however, I am going to be changing things with it so as to make a lot of the content free for everyone. If you want to see it, the site is www.healyourlungs.com.
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BroadwayBK
BroadwayBK 2yrs+
@Uraniumfish Well, yeah. It definitely helps to pay employees. Otherwise they are mere volunteers. :) I noticed the same thing about donation requests, but I can understand it. I'm sure when times are tough these organizations suffer just as much (or more) as the rest of us.
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@hhusted interesting site, skimmed through it will go back and read more later
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@Uptowngirl: Yeah, I changed it. You can access all articles, but to read the entire article, you have to pay for an e-book, which is low cost.
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