I have a degree in computer science and math and would like to utilize them to help people. I just don’t belong in a cubicle farm and I have a compassion to help people and volunteer. I love to teach too.
I was wondering what organizations exist to help me accomplish this goal.
Thanks!
In the USA, the Peace Corps. In the old commonwealth, VSO.
I am an artist, and already have the foundation or charity name i would use. How do I begin such an endeavor?
Interesting question. It’s good when artists give back to the community. You will find joy and satisfaction when you are able to help others.
I created an association myself four years ago and enjoy being part of it.
Ok: now to your question:
You need to decide if you want it to be a public nonprofit association with IRS 501 c 3 status, a private foundation, etc.
With the 501 c 3, most donation are tax deductible and that makes the pool of donors bigger, since many ask for that status before they will donate.
With a private foundation, some donations are tax deductible, but small.
You may access the IRS website and just search for creating a nonprofit.. and Voila.
My wife and I are looking for a charity to help with, we are wanting to sponsor a child, but unfortunately due to all the scams there are, we were wondering if anyone had good suggestions and warnings also. We were looking for children in the U.S. preferably but child if fine with us.
One fo the best places to help with and they do a lot of good and that is St.Judes hospital…….Danny Thomas was the founder of this org,and now his daughter is taking over since his death.You could contact St.Judes hospital and i am sure they could direct you.They help with a lot of cancer children,and most everything you give goes directly to the hospital to help the children.Another one is Feed The children foundation………………….Good luck
Some of the biggest names in UK and American music have joined forces to record an emotive cover of the REM classic ‘Everybody Hurts’, to raise money for charities supporting the relief efforts in Haiti. The line up of featured artists is; Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Jon Bon Jovi, Robbie Williams, Kylie, Rod Stewart, Alexandra Burke, Miley Cyrus, Take That, Joe McElderry, Cheryl Cole, JLS, Mika, Michael Bublé, James Blunt, James Morrison, Susan Boyle, and Westlife.
The single will be released for download on 7th February and the CD will be released on 8th February.
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One of Filmmaker Magazines “25 New Faces of Independent Film,” writer-director Tze Chun makes his feature film debut with one of the most-awarded and best-reviewed films of the year. CHILDREN OF INVENTION is by turns humorous and heartbreaking, an “edge-of-your-seat family drama” (Spout) thats both powerfully moving and rigorously intelligent.”(Boston Phoenix).
After being evicted, hardworking single mom Elaine Cheng (Cindy Cheung, Lady in the Water) tries to maintain a normal life for her children, Raymond and Tina. Elaine juggles a number of jobs, including working for a questionable pyramid scheme. When Elaine doesnt return home one night, nobody knows the kids are home alone, and they are left to fend for themselves. As the days pass, Raymond, a budding inventor, realizes he needs to come up with a plan to take care of his little sister.
Referencing both the mortgage meltdown and suburban Ponzi schemes, the film finds delicate moments of beauty and grace as its child heroes are forced to make their way (Filmmaker Magazine). Featuring gifted child actors–off-the-charts cute, refreshingly free of Hollywood precociousness (LA Weekly), CHILDREN OF INVENTION is “as close to cinematic purity as one is likely to see this year” (Film Society of Lincoln Center), a timely drama about the influence of the adult world on children and resilience in hard times.
CHILDREN OF INVENTION made its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and has won 15 film festival awards: Grand Jury Prizes for Best Narrative Feature at the 2009 Newport International Film Festival, Independent Film Festival Boston, and Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival; Grand Jury Prize for Best Film and Best Narrative Feature Prize at San Diego Asian Film Festival; Best Narrative Feature at the Ojai-Ventura Film Festival; Special Jury Prizes at the 2009 Sarasota, Nashville, Indie Memphis, Los Angeles Asian Pacific, and San Francisco International Asian American Film Festivals; Honorable Mention for Editing at the 2009 Woodstock Film Festival; the George C. Lin Emerging Filmmaker Award at the 2009 DC APA Film Festival; the Puma Emerging Filmmaker Award at the 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival; and the Visionary Award at the 2009 Austin Asian American Film Festival. It was the Opening Night Film at five film festivals and the Closing Night Film at two film festivals in 2009.
WWW.CHILDRENOFINVENTION.COM
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Go to www.vidjio.com for more like this. You have to hear him scream at the end. One of the funniest videos I have ever seen.
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The Simon Cowell/Sun-organised ‘Helping Haiti’ release, a cover of REM’s 1992 single ‘Everybody Hurts’.
Featuring vocals from the likes of Robbie Williams, Leona Lewis and Susan Boyle, the charity single was recorded in London and Los Angeles. Boyband JLS, pop star Cheryl Cole, veteran rocker Rod Stewart and singers Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue also appear on the track. The song will be available for download on 7 February and on CD single the day after.
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What better way to start out this account than to upload one of the most well known game songs ever. Sorry, it’s not the Super Mario Bros theme. It’s One Winged Angel! This is the Final Fantasy VII AC version, but it’s just as good as the original.
If you want me to upload a game song, view the list from the URL below and send me a request for it. If you aren’t 100% sure of the song name, feel free to describe what happens during the game when the song plays, I’m usually good at that too.
http://www.freewebtown.com/Kevin/Music.txt
Note: Do not ask for me to send you music, I will not. Do not request for music that is not listed, or from other music genres, such as rock.
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This video depicts the start of our family, My partner and I of 16 years adopted 2 children, 2 years old and 4 years old. The video tells our adoption story.
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I would love to give some of my time to volunteering. I just don’t know which organization to volunteer for. I live in Norfolk, Va and i would like to know what organizations are in my area or what organizations have projects in my area.
Your local UnitedWay should be able to provide a list of local charities. How about a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter.