When Lindsay Sobel was 13, she needed a community project to meet the requirements of her Bat Mitzvah. That’s when she came up with the idea of collecting lightly used shoes and donating them to the homeless. Lindsay, who is from Chatsworth, California, started collecting shoes … [Read more...] about This teen’s nonprofit has donated 30,000 pairs of shoes to the homeless
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Want to make a donation this holiday season? Here’s a guide to help you
During Thanksgiving, we shared how you can still safely give back during the pandemic, but when it comes to choosing which organization to support, it’s not always so simple. Today we share a guide on choosing a nonprofit (or multiple!) to support this holiday season. Think … [Read more...] about Want to make a donation this holiday season? Here’s a guide to help you
Thankful Thursdays: A note to non-profits
What is the most impactful organization in your community? In this week's Thankful Thursdays prompt, we look at organizations and non-profits that serve our neighborhoods and the global community. This can be an organization that you have been involved with, have been helped by, … [Read more...] about Thankful Thursdays: A note to non-profits
This nonprofit is helping the homeless reunite with their families
A nonprofit by the name of Miracle Messages is helping the homeless reconnect with their family and loved ones. The way it works is volunteers for Miracle Messages canvass the streets, approaching people to let them know about the service they offer. Then, a person can create a … [Read more...] about This nonprofit is helping the homeless reunite with their families
Interview with Stacey Monk, founder of Epic Change
While economic upheaval has caused many businesses to fail, Ode has interviewed several entrepreneurs who have found ways to thrive and remain focused on positive social change. We interviewed them about their companies, how they view the current economic situation, how they … [Read more...] about Interview with Stacey Monk, founder of Epic Change