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- From the publisher
- From the editor
- Reader comments
- Contributors

- Classifieds / Add Classified
- Calendar of Events





- Rx for change
Pharmaceutical companies usually get a dose of bad press, but their ongoing philanthropic efforts are alive and well.
- Renewing lives one woman at a time
- The gift of sight

- The world is in their hands
If the children are the future, then National Youth Service Day proves the future is now.
- Three kids making a difference
- Something ventured, something gained
- Think Globally, act globally

- The fight goes on
Polio is a thing of the past, but the March of Dimes is still battling for the lives of children, even before they’re born.
- Polio Pioneers

- Camera ready
The creative forces behind the Oscar-winning Born into Brothels help needy children focus on the future.

- Here’s to You, Mr. Robinson
The Jackie Robinson Foundation steps up to the plate for education—and knocks one out of the park.Plus: Major League Altruism All-Stars
- In the Name of the Fathers
- Students of Life
- Baseball's Altruism All-Stars

- A lesson in hope
While we wait for medical answers, Parents of Autistic Children teaches families and communities how to cope with the disease.


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CAUSES CELEB

Clay Aiken earns idol status aiding kids with disabilities; Céline Dion gives the mother of all tsunami-relief concerts; stars come out swinging for Muhammad Ali.
- Clay Aiken
- George Lucas
- Céline Dion
- Pam Shriver
- Celebrity Fight Night


VOLUNTEER ZONE

Tax time offers VITA a chance to make a charitable contribution; our four-legged friends get legal aid; a young beauty queen shows a lot of heart.
- Many happy returns
- One from the heart
- Atlanta's answer to animal cruelty
- A real class act


CONSUMER PRODUCTS THAT GIVE BACK

Ty Beanie Babies, Snap2O, Barbara’s Bakery, an Anne Geddes Visa card and other products provide more bang for your buck.

- Art of the heart
- Candle of hope
- Pura Vida Coffe
- Anne Geddes Visa gold card
- Better World Cup
- Ty WWF Beanie Babies
- Barbara's Bakery
- Give something back bussines products
- Snap20
- SnuggL’ Up, Inc.
- Brightening the World
- Senior class
- Technically speaking
- A penalty of prejudice
- Bookshelf
- Electronic arts


COMPANIES WITH HEART

Doing good comes naturally to Tom’s of Maine. Giving is only natural

COLUMNS


ASK BILL

The real season of giving is upon us. Are you ready? 'Tis the reason to be giving

YOUTH MOVEMENTS

Great ways to celebrate Arbor Day. Planting ideas for arbor day





INSPIRING MOMENTS

Working to prevent child abuse gives one writer the chance to inspire and include others. For the Children's Sake

HELPING HANDS

Whether you’re starting a community group or trying to get your teen involved, you don’t have to do it alone.

FACES OF GIVING

Hats off to the hard work of employee volunteers

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Think you know what you think about volunteerism? Think again. What is Thought?

IYW HONORS

Jane Goodall drives us wild. Jane Goodall: Born to be wild