If you’ve recently undergone the task of taming your wardrobe, you probably have a number of old garments that you no longer need. For some people, it might sound easy to simply throw these items away, but wouldn’t it be better to give them a new home instead? The answer is yes: in the United … [Read more…]
All across the country, the cold weather is starting to hit. Some cities are even experiencing record snowfalls, and it’s not even the holidays yet! Because the winter chill can reach into even the coziest of homes, it makes the season especially difficult for those without adequate shelter. Poor and homeless families especially can have … [Read more…]
What’s the value of charitable donations in America today? According to figures from 2012, it’s over $300 billion — at least, that’s the total worth of contributions during that year. But if you’ve ever volunteered to cook meals at a soup kitchen, spent an afternoon visiting sick hospital patients or written letters to immobile pen … [Read more…]