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Cell Phones Are Key to Relief in Post-Quake Haiti [VIDEO]

Jan 11th 2011 – 1:31PM

Two of Haiti's biggest cell phone companies are working with aid groups to help cash-strapped Haitians purchase goods using "mobile money." Donated funds are transferred to residents' cell phones and then traded in at local shops for food.

The 'War on Christmas' Comes Under Attack

By Steve PendleburyDec 18th 2009 – 9:02AM
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(Dec. 18) -- Only 7 culture-war-fighting days left until Dec. 25. The annual conflict over the season of peace is raging again -- but lately, with an added twist. As predictably as Santa appearing at the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving parade, Fox News' Bill O'Reilly and other conservative pundits have been cranking out...

Philanthropy Project News From the Web

  • 05/31/12 Company's goal to feed hungry kids Source: Las Vegas Review Journal - Las Vegas NV Ecomom.com, the online retailer that in January relocated to Las Vegas from Santa Monica, Calif., on Wednesday launched a philanthropy initiative to feed hungry children across the country.
  • 03/26/12 Cycle for Life rides into Western Source: Western Courier - Macomb IL Greek philanthropy projects are about supporting the community outside of the fraternity, and Pi Kappa Alpha has found a way to do so while honoring one of their brothers with the Taylor Trudeau Cycle for Life. The brothers hosted the first Cycle for Life event at Western on Saturday at the Spencer Student Recreation Center.
  • 09/29/11 Student philanthropy project at Roger Bacon High School Source: Cincinnati.com - Cincinnati OH Seniors in English class at Roger Bacon had an opportunity this week to meet Mr. Roger Grein from the non-profit, educational organization Magnified Giving.
  • 07/28/11 Combined Jewish Philanthropies surpasses fundraising... Source: Boston Business Journal - Boston MA Combined Jewish Philanthropies has raised $42.7 million as part of its 2011 fundraising campaign, a number that surpasses the organization's original goal of $41 million.
  • 05/05/11 Philanthropy Source: Free Money Finance At its best, it is an expression of loving support for humankind and the natural world.

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