Where to Donate Used Books – 11 Best Places to Start
If you’re embarking on a decluttering campaign, you probably have loads of old books to offload. But don’t just throw them in the recycling bin — or worse, the garbage. Donate them to one of these organizations, which can rehome your used books to bring joy or knowledge to a new reader.
10 Ways to Volunteer Your Time and Give Back to the...
There are many worthwhile and rewarding volunteer opportunities in the world, but how do you choose? It can be helpful to create a list of possibilities and vet them before deciding which are the best fits. Here are 10 easy ways to find volunteer opportunities that are right for you.
16 Charities & Nonprofits Providing COVID-19 Relief (Highest-Rated)
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned life upside down. The one-two punch of the pandemic and recession has caused widespread suffering, as people worry about their health and finances simultaneously. You can help by donating to one of these top charities for COVID-19 relief.
13 Good Places to Volunteer – Opportunities & Organizations
The world is filled with deserving organizations that depend on the efforts of unpaid volunteers. No matter your strengths or which causes you care about most, there’s no shortage of organizations that would welcome your help. Here’s how to find good places to volunteer your time and energy.
6 Benefits & Reasons to Volunteer Your Time or Work for...
Not all volunteering activities are voluntary. Court-mandated community service, often in lieu of financial penalties, is a common component of criminal and civil judgments...
10 Gift Ideas for Nursing Home Residents & Elderly Seniors
Older adults are notoriously hard to shop for, especially if they live in a retirement community or nursing home and have limited space. Fortunately, this gift guide removes the guesswork with gifts suggested by older adults, including those who live in retirement facilities.
39 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas – Craft Your Own Homemade Presents
DIY gifts are special and unique, and done right, they can save you money. Assuming you have a few basic tools, you can do many of them for under $10 — some for under $5. These easy DIY gifts aren’t cheesy, either. Impress your family and friends by making them something they’ll cherish for years.
How to Help & Support Charities Without Donating Money
Giving back doesn’t always have to mean donating money. There are many ways to support charities and nonprofits even when you’re low on funds. Find out how to support charities when you can’t make a cash donation, including giving of your time, skills, involvement, or even your space.
Tax Deductions for Charitable Contributions & Donations
Charitable contributions help you improve the world — and your tax bill. The rules can be complicated, but it’s worth your time to know what you’re entitled to deduct to get your maximum refund.
10 Ways to Shop for a Cause and Give Back This...
‘Tis the season for shopping. After all, what is the holiday season for if not the joy of giving? And many people also want to set aside some funds for charitable giving. But even if your coffers are running low, these tips can help you support good causes this holiday season.
8 Ways to Handle Gift Giving on a Tight Budget
Between yearly events like birthdays and Christmas and infrequent milestones like graduations and weddings, buying all the gifts you need each year can get expensive. But there are loads of tips and tricks you can use to spend less on gifts all year long.
30 Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers
Teachers typically claim they don't need any gifts because teaching is reward enough. Yet the job of any teacher - whether of kids, teens,...