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Welcome to the Philanthropy Project's new state-of-the-art virtual gathering place. With the launch of this site, we're here to proclaim loud and clear: Philanthropy is not just for the rich and famous. You can revolutionize your own life by making the act of helping out many others an easy part of your daily routine.
Harry Potter Fans Turn Inspiration Into Activism
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A group of Harry Potter devotees that came together to be "heroes in our world" won $250,000 from the Chase Community Giving Contest on Facebook. The Harry Potter Alliance, founded by Andrew Slack, has donated books to Delta State University and given money to earthquake relief in Haiti, among other projects.
Black Widow Sets Taco-Eating Record for Boys and Girls Club
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Competitive eater Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas downed a record 53 soft tacos in 12 minutes, raising $6,625 for the Boys and Girls Club of Puerto Rico. Taco Bell donated $125 for each taco Thomas ate.
Philanthropic Storm Troopers to Invade Comic-Con
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This week, regular American housewives, doctors, exterminators and lawyers will descend upon Comic-Con dressed as "Star Wars" characters in costumes some have spent years making. They are the 501st Legion, a volunteer army of mostly storm troopers that bring Imperial glory to various causes helping children.
Do Something Awards to Honor 5 Young 'World-Changers'
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The Do Something Awards, to be broadcast live Monday night on VH1, will celebrate five young people seeking to change their communities and beyond and give one of them $100,000. The five finalists spoke with AOL News and shared their aspirations and inspirations, in their own words.
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Boston School Educates Good Kids in Tough Circumstances
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Epiphany School is a free middle school serving kids from the most impoverished neighborhoods. Many of them end up at Boston's elite private and public high schools and go on to college. But while the road to success is never easy, Epiphany lives by its motto: Never Give Up on a Child.
Volunteers for Homeless Youth Get a Thank You From Lady Gaga
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In cities across the country, volunteers who work on behalf of homeless youth are being rewarded for their efforts by Lady Gaga. Teaming with Virgin Mobile, Gaga is giving free concert tickets to advocates for the young and homeless, and also giving shout-outs from the stage expressing her gratitude.
Pepsi Wants Your Ideas for the Gulf
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The Pepsi Refresh Project -- an online grants contest where people submit project ideas to be voted on -- is giving $1.3 million for Gulf Coast relief. Proposals can be submitted online now, with voting to begin Aug. 2. Winners will be announced in September.
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