A hand-picked collection of cause and philanthropy news.
Posted in Arts & Culture, Cause Connections on Mar 15th, 2011
2 Ways to Celebrate Service this Month Friday, 18 March is Red Nose Day in the UK. Haven’t you heard? The whole country gets together to “do something funny for money” and change countless lives in the process. Organized by Comic Relief, a UK-based charity which strives to create a world free from poverty and [...]
Posted in Cause Connections on Mar 1st, 2011
Looking for a fun way to promote your cause? Give a personalized “thank you” to volunteers or donors? Consider CharityCharms, a 7 year old philanthropy-focused jewelry business. CharityCharms brings artistic appeal to awareness and cause marketing. Products include GivingBands, earth-friendly silicone bands with recycled lead free pewter charms, all assembled by adults with disabilities, to [...]
Posted in Cause Connections on Jan 9th, 2011
January 17 marks the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday which has come to symbolize community engagement and volunteer service. Below find Thelma’s short-list of Search Engines and sites that catalog volunteer opportunities
Posted in Arts & Culture, Cause Connections on Dec 21st, 2010
Instead of last-minute shopping stress, wrapping and stocking stuffing, re-imagine the joy of giving in a simpler and more meaningful way. Let’s “Redefine Christmas!” That’s what the justgive.org website and some familiar faces are doing this holiday season. If you’re still looking for meaningful, yet last-minute gifts, consider this option. Charitable giving is a long-standing [...]
Posted in Cause Connections, Health & Wellness, Women, Youth on Dec 10th, 2010
Holiday shopping not quite finished? In this season of giving, we’ve noticed more great “gifts that give back” than ever before. Here are a few sources for some “tasty treats” that Thelma thinks might be just the short-cut you need to check everyone off your list – and help people in need have a happier [...]
Posted in Arts & Culture, Cause Connections on Dec 7th, 2010
Global rock superstar and Africa advocate Bono doesn’t do anything small, including a new advertising campaign featuring the U2 frontman and his wife Ali Hewson. In collaboration with French luxury house Louis Vuitton and Edun, the couple’s clothing brand that encourages trade with Africa, the humanitarian duo poses arriving in the African grassland, photographed by [...]
Posted in Cause Connections on Nov 23rd, 2010
It’s a week to give thanks and Thelma thanks you! We’re grateful to our friends and supporters for passing along Thelma’s weekly news and for helping us reach 300 subscribers since ThelmaSays.com debuted in July. The organizations we feature benefit every time you click through to their causes and campaigns. To recognize you for helping [...]
Posted in Cause Connections, Women on Nov 16th, 2010
All in one fair-trade focused stop, that is! No need to be a jetsetter to shop globally. Here’s just one of many ways to do good and find treasures spanning four continents with one click of your mouse - Ten Thousand Villages. This fair trade organization is dedicated to helping impoverished artists make a living by connecting those in need of food, education, [...]
Posted in Cause Connections on Nov 9th, 2010
Is there an AmEx in your purse? This Fall, everyday purchases add up to good in Chicago and Boston. From now through 12/31/2010, each time you buy gas, groceries, clothes, accessories, or home goods with your card, American Express will donate one cent to one of three nationally-known charities. Purchases of clothing, shoes and accessories benefit “Dress for [...]
Posted in Cause Connections on Oct 11th, 2010
What do you get when you mix together a teenage girl’s Goodwill donation with a career in international banking and micro-finance in Rwanda? Thelma thinks you should hear the story directly from Jacqueline Novogratz. Jacqueline is the founder and CEO of Acumen Fund, a nonprofit global venture fund, and New York Times best-selling author. The [...]