Philanthropy

Toothpaste Magnate Finds an Eco-Friendly Encore

Tom Chappell sold Tom's of Maine but couldn't stay retired. So he launched a sustainable wool comfortwear business with the same social conscience as his family's company.

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Kick-Starting a New Wave of Filmmakers

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Small-Scale Do-Gooders Help Others Give, Too

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Year After Haiti Quake, UNICEF Debuts Web Project

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A New York couple gives up cable TV and other extras to aid a different cause each week.
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5 Ways to Travel and Do Good in the U.S.

Voluntourism is an easy way to meet the locals and explore new endeavors for yourself.
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Volunteers in Medicine Expands to the Bay Area

The Vermont-based network of clinics staffed by volunteer doctors and nurses now reaches 25 states.
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Hot Topics: Billionaires and Boomers Dig Deep

In this week's news: Giving Pledge members speak out while an Oregon woman multiplies her charitable giving with a little help from friends.
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Lawyer's Book Inspires Holiday Adopt-a-Dog Effort

Greg Kincaid found a second career as a writer, and his book, 'A Dog Named Christmas,' has given thousands of shelter pets a second chance.
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The Peace Corps Alum Who Changed American Parenting

Colorado nurse Ann Moore created the first Snugli, which has become standard equipment for new moms and dads.
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High-Profile Peace Corps Alums Made Their Marks

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