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By Katherine Gustafson | Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:36 AM ET

This Thanksgiving, help the needy and get a chance at stardom by submitting your video about fighting hunger to YouTube Video Volunteers. Read More

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By Darragh Worland | Thu Nov 5, 2009 12:37 AM ET

On Nov. 12, hundreds of volunteers will spend a night on the street in London to raise money for homeless teens. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Tue Nov 3, 2009 2:00 PM ET

The first lady poses in a great red dress on the cover of Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year issue, which honors her for her dedication to mentoring kids. Read More

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By Sarah Parsons | Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:21 PM ET

Mary Crowley and her non-profit, Project Kaisei, aim to study and clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Zombies prowling? Doesn't have to stop you from doing good. Collect eyeglasses from your neighbors to spread the gift of sight around the world. Read More

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By Kendall Hunter | Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:40 AM ET

The world's largest humanitarian and development agency is calling for more good news to be reported about the continent. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:00 AM ET

A unique award recognizes those who would rather give back than sit their retirement years out. Read More

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By Sarah Parsons | Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:23 AM ET

Per Scholas, a Bronx-based non-profit, provides refurbished laptops for local students. Read More

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By Kendall Hunter | Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:29 PM ET

An ex-soldier takes his most difficult memory of war and uses it to reshape the lives of children traumatically affected by war. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:58 PM ET

Rockefeller Foundation and Cities of Service offer grants to help cities increase volunteerism. Read More

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