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Charities and Non-Profits

Major charities are organizations that contribute to a charitable cause, and raise awareness to a certain social issue. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, March of Dimes, and Feed the Children are examples of major charities.

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Did Blake Shelton organize the healing in the heartland fundraiser for the Moore tornado victims?

The country superstar, Blake Shelton, hosted the program and organized the healing in the heartland fundraiser for the Moore Tornado Victims before Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Usher and Miranda Lambert joined him.

What is the meaning of social capital?

The most common definition for social capital can be attributed to Robert Putnam who defined social capital as: “Features of social life – networks, norms, and trust – that enable participants to act together more effectively to pursue shared objectives…Social capital, in short, refers to social connections and the attendant norms and trust.
Putnam, 1995, pp. 664-65.

Do oxfam workers get paid?

No. Most, if not all Oxfam workers are volunteers. Some people are required to work at voluntary organisations, in order to receive benefits (dole etc..).

What is a sea Shepherd?

Sea Shepherd is a Non profit Governmental Organisation (NGO) which is a marine conservation organisation. They aim to conserve marine wildlife from being killed such as Whales, Dolphins and sea turtles. They use direct action tactics to protect marine life. The organization was founded in 1977 by Paul Watson, a co-founder of Greenpeace.

What is pinkwashing?

Pinkwashing is a term coined by Breast Cancer Action that refers to companies selling pink products to boost profits without donating money to a breast cancer charity or having limited transparency of where the funds are directed.

How can charities help the needy?

Some charities help by giving food n shelter to people others clothes and show advertisement to sponsor

When is it red nose day 2012?

there is no red nose day this year! we have it every two years x

What is the United Way address for tax purposes?

The United Way's United States headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia, but no mailing address could be found on their site. There is a contact form. (See Related Links) on their site.

If you received a tax form with your donations on it, the address on it is the one you should probably use. To be sure or if you did not receive a form, you should use the contact form on their site or contact your local United Way to find out the address to use on your tax returns.

What year did children in need raise the most money?

the year that the children (that got the most money in need) was 1987

What are two useful services provided by volunteer groups and organizations in a community?

There are numerous services that can be provided by volunteers within a community. Local humane shelters depend on volunteers to be able to provide care for more animals. This can range from cleaning the cages to petting the animals. Another helpful activity is mentoring and tutoring children within the community. Your local school system will likely know of established programs that are available.

Why is it good to give money to charity?

Is it good to help someone or a friend in need? honestly it's subjective. The opinion lies on what you think

Is feed the children a good charity?

The feed the children charity appears to have been in a few scandals. They also received an award for most outrageous charity. There have also been rumors of investigations by the Oklahoma attorney generals office.

Is Mi Gente a not for profit organization?

While Mi Gente is a free social network site for Hispanic people, it is not a not for profit. Like Facebook, Mi Gente generates revenue via advertisements.

Is world vision a reputable charity?

Yes. World Vision (WV) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. They are a Christian humanitarian organization, they are dedicated to working with children and families.