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Day 13 Goods for a Cause: Better World Books
They call themselves the "On Line Bookstore with a Soul." Better World Books believes that "most every book has lasting value and the potential to help change the world." They find new homes for unwanted books. Thus far, they’ve donated over 5 million books to partner programs around the
Day 10 Goods for a Cause: Hats for Hunger
Wow! This has got to be the youngest social entrepreneur that I have read about! I thought Blake Mycoskie was young when he founded Toms at 34, but Andrew Castle was 8 when he founded Hats for Hunger in 2008! Andrew started knitting hats to support Heifer International (featured on Day 9 Goods
Day 9 Goods for a Cause: Heifer International
This is what Heifer International believes: "By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, we empower them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self-reliance and hope." Heifer International gives what they call "living loans," because in exchange for the livestock and training that
Day 8 Goods for a Cause: Indivijual
In my work as a social worker and a business coach I support leaders to run organizations that make a difference in the world. In this season of giving, you can support one of the featured organizations in its effort to do good works. Each organization has fair-trade certification or has
Day 7 Goods for a Cause: Annie O. Boutique
In my work as a social worker and a business coach I support leaders to run organizations that make a difference in the world. In this season of giving, you can support one of the featured organizations in its effort to do good works. Each organization has fair-trade certification or has