Some Volunteers Push Their Commitment to Extremes, Say Charities
The growing number of people who pursue punishing athletic activities to raise money for good causes is putting new strains on nonprofits.
By Michelle Gienow
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‘Daily Deal’ Businesses Sprout Nationwide to Spotlight Local Charities
New efforts help charities recruit young donors.
By Michelle Gienow
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Military Widows Find Solace and Supporti n Group Activities
The American Widow Project sponsors frequent retreats in which small groups congregate to share their grief and memories while participating in activities such as skydiving, rock climbing, and sailing.
By Michelle Gienow
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A Fla. Charity Helps Families Under Stress Relax and Bond
Deliver the Dream provides free trips to allow families coping with serious illnesses or crises a chance to get away from the daily stresses.
By Michelle Gienow
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In Farm Country, a Charity Envisions Bright Horizons—and Faces Growing Pains
Farm Rescue steers volunteers to families that can’t take care of planting or other key tasks, but it cannot keep up with demand for its services.
By Michelle Gienow
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A Los Angeles Charity Gives Needy Girls Some Prom-Night Glamour
A Los Angeles nonprofit group offers teenagers in foster care a “princess” experience.
By Michelle Gienow
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A Texas Charity Harvests Enthusiasm for Healthy Food
Urban Roots gives high-school students in Austin a taste of farming.
By Michelle Gienow
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A Pet Project Turns Cameras on People in Developing Nations
A volunteer-led charity uses photography and a toy dog to build bonds between Americans and residents of poverty-ridden nations.
By Michelle Gienow
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Skillfully Capturing a Charity’s Mission in Pictures Pays Off in Support
Vibrant, professional-quality photographs can help charities attract money, volunteers, and other resources.
By Michelle Gienow
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How to Recruit Good Photographers on a Tiny Budget
Charity officials and other experts explain how to find photographers who can capture a nonprofit’s mission.
By Michelle Gienow
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