Volunteering

Past experience with poverty is not enough to build caregiver empathy

Volunteering in impoverished areas does not build caregiver empathy, Jefferson study finds

Where to volunteer in Philadelphia this month

MLK Day Of Service

Lumos Yoga & Barre donating MLK Day proceeds to Philly causes

Lumos Yoga Barre Philly

Adding good deeds to your New Year's resolutions may reduce physical pain

Good deeds can reduce physical pain

Temple doctors see hope, heartbreak among migrants at Mexican refugee camp

In Honduras, Jefferson Health surgeon finds patients' determination 'astounding'

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Beautify Philly's parks on 'Love Your Park' service day

Love Your Park Fall Service Day

West Chester man carries people up Art Museum steps to raise money for Lupus

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Maternity Care Coalition helps families adjust to pregnancy, parenting

Maternity Care Coalition Philadelphia Nonprofits

Facebook launches tool aimed toward increasing blood donations in the U.S.

American Red Cross blood donation

Philly nonprofit aims to empower girls through exercise

Philly Girls in Motion Nonprofit program

At Venezuela-Colombia border, Temple doctor cares for 'incredibly sick'

Colombia Venezuela Humanitarian Crisis Temple Tim Bryan 1

Nonprofit helping Philly youth achieve success through writing

Mighty Writers Philly Nonprofit

Local nonprofit empowering the homeless through running

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Everything you need to know about donating blood for the first time

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Campaign aims to collect 10,000 pairs of donated socks for homeless over holidays

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The charity-driven Giving Tuesday is tomorrow — here's what you need to know

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Volunteering as a family: 3 ways to inspire your children this holiday season and beyond

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Family habit of inheriting volunteer roles could help small charities

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There's a citywide park cleanup and tree-planting day on November 10

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After 30 years, it's the finish line for La Finquita

La Finquita

South Jersey women knitting 'knockers' for breast cancer survivors

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For these Philly millennials, side hustles are about more than making money

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Volunteer at your favorite green space in Philly during LOVE Your Park Week

Love Your Park Week

How to get more Americans to volunteer

Animals displaced following targeted fire to outdoor shelter

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Show your favorite park some love by volunteering on Fall Service Day

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Study: N.J. is the least patriotic state in America (again)

PennDOT seeks volunteers to clean up millions of pounds of litter

On MLK Day, volunteers help Philadelphia school rescue its library

Carroll - MLK Day of Service

MLK Day Of Service

Gallery: Curtis students volunteer on MLK Day

Carroll - MLK Day of Service

Seven ways to participate in MLK Day 2017

Report: Philadelphia not exactly one of America's most caring cities

Participate in these MLK Day 2016 events in Philly

Four ways to give back locally this season

Help create holiday cards for the homeless

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