How to Find Volunteer Opportunities 1. Identify Your Interests & Goals Causes You Care About: Politics, animal welfare, environmental advocacy...

My daughter’s obsessed with animals. Like, full-on rescue-mission-in-the-backyard obsessed. I’ve been calling shelters and pet clinics, but so many sa...

How to Find Volunteer Opportunities in NYC New York City is a vibrant civic hub, and whether you're into political activism, community service, or no...

Just be aware—this is more than a shopping list. In some states, especially if you run a business or work with government contracts, supporting boycot...

If you’re creating an organization with a broad community or charitable mission, “nonprofit” is probably your path. If it's smaller-scale or for mutua...

I’ve been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity for years, they’re amazing at getting regular folks like us involved in building real homes for famil...

PetSmart itself does not directly run a widespread, corporate-managed volunteer program for its stores in the same way an animal shelter might. Instea...

Of course they’re not deductible. Imagine the chaos if political donations lowered everyone’s taxes! The government’s smart enough to separate civic p...

I’ve looked into this too! The co-founder, Bernie Marcus, has donated to Republicans, yes—but Home Depot as a company also makes donations to both par...

I just graduated with a political science degree last year, and yeah, it’s competitive—but not impossible! I interned during college, stayed active in...

Political calls are pretty common during election seasons—and yes, your number can end up in a campaign's hands for a few key reasons: 1. Voter Regist...

Understanding the distinctions between nonprofits, charities, and 501(c)(3) organizations is crucial for anyone involved in or considering supporting ...