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Bombas Makes Socks That Feel Good and Do Good for the Homeless
When Bombas co-founder Randy Goldberg learned that socks were the most-requested item in homeless shelters, he became "obsessed" ー and turned his fixation into a company so he could solve the shortage. Goldberg told Cheddar he launched...
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Black Friday or 'Fair Friday' — which one do you want?
"Best deals", "huge discounts" and "big sales" — these are some of the slogans promoted by retailers around the world on the Friday after the US' Thanksgiving holiday. In the US, the average shopper was expected to spend more than $1,000...
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How Giving Tuesday Evolved From 92nd Street Y Idea to Global Event
When Asha Curran helped New York-based cultural center 92nd Street Y dream up Giving Tuesday in 2012, she hoped at least 100 nonprofits would participate. She never could have imagined that six years later, it would become a global day...
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Skift CEO Rafat Ali on New Puerto Rico-Inspired Foundation
Rafat Ali, the CEO of Skift, took his employees to Puerto Rico to see the destruction from Hurricane Maria firsthand, which became the inspiration for the Skift Foundation. He said the foundation supports destinations and small...
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Skift CEO Rafat Ali: New Foundation Found Inspiration in Puerto Rico
Rafat Ali, the CEO of Skift, took his employees to Puerto Rico to see the destruction from Hurricane Maria firsthand, which became the inspiration for the Skift Foundation. He said the foundation supports destinations and small...
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Charity Turns 9/11 Anniversary Into Day of Service, Not Sadness
Jay Winuk started the 9/11 Day charity to honor his brother, who died in the terror attacks 17 years ago, and to make the anniversary about service and civic engagement, instead of just solemn remembrance. This year, volunteers are...
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Bezos, World's Richest Man, Dips Toes Into Philanthrophy
Elizabeth Weise, senior science and technology reporter for USA Today, said that if the Amazon founder follows through with his pledge, his $2 billion gift will be on the top 50 charitable organizations in the United States.
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Watch: Prince Harry warms up vocal chords at Hamilton musical show
Britain's Prince Harry took to the stage in London with the cast of the Broadway hit musical Hamilton. The UK royal warmed up his vocal chords by singing the first note of the song "You'll be Back". Royal couple Harry and Megan attended...
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Philanthropy: Good For the World, Bad For Democracy?
Anand Giridharadas, author of "Winners Take All" and a former reporter for the New York Times, believes that the United States' encouragement and support of charitable giving has disenfranchised the working class.
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Top sounds from Africa resurrected on 'Beating Heart - Malawi'
A new charity album is giving a new lease of life to decades old African music. Global artists unite for “BEATING HEART MALAWI” album 65 years in the makinghttps://t.co/k6iWiTwH0G pic.twitter.com/LdqQZSjzsF— Thirst4Beats (THIRST4BEATS)...
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Why donating your clothes isn’t as helpful as you think
You might feel good about donating your old clothes, but nobody actually needs them. Part of the problem is fast fashion. Experts say the solution is to stop buying.
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32nd annual World Bog Snorkelling Championship in Wales
Charity event described as a 'right muddy mess'
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Rating the charities
Daniel Borochoff, president and founder, Charity Watch, on measuring accountability and transparency to help your donation dollars go further
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Stars chat about historic SCTV charity performance
Clips from Dave Thomas, Rick Mercer, Michael Douglas
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Lingua Franca's Cashmere Sweaters Carry Political Messages | Cheddar
Lingua Franca founder Rachelle Hruska makes cashmere sweaters with political messages. Here are some of her favorites.
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George Michael remembered for quiet acts of charity
British singer who died over the holidays kept much of his philanthropy a secret
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Syria maternity hospital bombing kills 2, injures babies
At least 2 people are dead after Syrian hospital supported by the charity Save the Children was bombed
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Joan Rivers memorabilia up for auction
Daughter Melissa donates over 200 pieces, with some proceeds going to charity
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Top sounds from Africa resurrected on ‘Beating Heart – Malawi’
A new charity album is giving a new lease of life to decades old African music. Global artists unite for “BEATING HEART MALAWI” album 65 years in the makinghttps://t.co/k6iWiTwH0G pic.twitter.com/LdqQZSjzsF— Thirst4Beats (THIRST4BEATS)...
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Easter egg hunt goes to the dogs
The annual National Service Dogs charity hunt takes place in several Canadian cities
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Push for private health care
CBC's Kelly Crowe looks at an Alberta charity campaigning for private health care
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Adult coloring, Toronto's hot and lucrative new trend
A bunch of markers, a coloring book and a glass a wine, is all it takesfor these adults to sit at the kiddie table for an hour
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NL man shaves beard after 39 years
Ralph 'Boonie' Lethbridge shaves off his legendary beard to raise money for ALS research
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Star Wars fans join forces for charity
Some Star Wars superfans in Iqaluit are using their love of the popular franchise to raise money for a Nunavut help line