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A nice fire, hot cocoa, popcorn and a DVD on TV - these are the reasons many people enjoy winter. Yet, for homeless people, winter is a time of extreme hardship.

Americans are facing a tough time putting enough food on the family table. How can a person help? Join up with Rock and Wrap it Up!, along with 150 bands,18 sports teams.

The British Columbia government has introduced the Assistance to Shelter Act. Police can use reasonable force to take the homeless to shelters in bitterly cold weather.

Architecture for Humanity's book on innovative shelter solutions is a primer on sustainable, cost-effective design for responding to humanitarian crises.

Author Lynsay Sands delivers a wonderful vampire romance novel. Readers will love the compelling story of Lissianna Argeneau as she battles a phobia and falls in love.

Once children reach kindergarten age, they can begin to learn about compassion outside in the community. It's time to teach kids to lend a helping hand.

Birthday parties are great ways to honor kids on their special day. While there are many themes to choose from, why not host a party that will also make a difference?

Midwives author Chris Bohjalian has written a remarkable novel. The Double Bind explores issues of homelessness and mental illness within the context of a thriller.

We sing about peace on earth this time of year, but for many of us the holidays bring stress and anxiety. This season, bring peace into your home with these ten tips.

Budget cuts have produced the growing need for volunteers while at the same time have produced a surplus of volunteers to meet the growing need.

The Office of Civic Engagement has been putting out barrels throughout Georgia State University.

Tying the knot but wish go easy on the earth as well as the pocket book? There are many simple and sustainable ways to turn your white wedding into a greener one.

Job hunting should begin with making a good impression on a future employer by wearing the right clothing and accessories.

To land a scholarship, it is not enough to have good grades and high ACT scores. Many colleges want their applicants to have meaningful community service experiences.

Although the Church should lend a hand to those less fortunate year round, Christmas is the time to have the biggest impact on a person's life.

Take advantage of your holiday entertaining to redefine priorities and to create a positive impact on those who are less fortunate.

Any library can benefit from thinning and winnowing out extraneous materials. Likewise, the rest of the community can benefit from unused books, magazines and journals.

Parents can help teach their children about giving to charity by teaching them about money, making donations and helping kids donate their own time and money.

Find out where to look and how to find the best Thanksgiving Day volunteer opportunities.

When Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner, people celebrate in all sorts of ways.

More people in the Philadelphia area volunteer during the holidays than at any other time of the year. Charitable organizations are swamped with help at the holidays.

Volunteering to help others can be a wonderful way of giving and loving others but let's remember the others we are helping before we count the personal gain or benefit.

Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff's book, 54 Ways You Can Help the Homeless, debunks myths about homeless people and offers practical solutions.

Kids are not born with the natural ability to care for others. It is something they learn from their parents and teachers, and even older children.

The holidays hold many emotions for foster children. Here are ideas for those days when they need something else to focus on to keep their minds and hands occupied.

Dating for introverts can be difficult: meeting new people, making small talk, making the first move. These tips will help introverted people enjoy the singles scene.

Easter is lots of fun for preschoolers. If you want some activities to keep your child looking forward to the holiday, take a look at some of these suggestions.

Eco-conscious travel and eco-tourism are increasingly becoming more important to consumers and more a necessity to hospitality providers.

With so many worthy causes and special events soliciting donations, you need to be careful in choosing your sponsorships.

The first Thanksgiving after a loss is hard, but there are some things that can be done to help the family cope.

For some cutting costs and still enjoying the holiday season is important. There are many activities that you can enjoy with family and friends for free.

Time-wasters: every life has them. Using the quadrants effectively means cutting out those things that are a waste of time - items in quadrants three and four.

Couples who participate in Christmas traditions together build a better marriage, say researchers from Syracuse University. Here are 5 holiday rituals to celebrate!

Voter turn out is low among those suffering from poverty. Homeless people encounter significant hurdles in voter registration. What are rights of homeless voters?

Undocumented immigrants in the United States may create problems for some. Burdening government programs isn't among those problems.

Haven't heard of Roots and Shoots? Read on to learn about Jane Goodall's organization for young people that has chapters in more than 100 countries!

The University of Southern Maine and Seton Hill University now offer low-residency master's degrees in writing genre or popular fiction.

Objectivity in news reporting is somewhat a well-intentioned myth.

Everyone knows that celebrating Christmas isn't just about one day. It's about 25 days! Here are some ideas that you and your family can share this December.

The Oprah Winfrey Show, along with People Magazine, celebrates Hometown Heroes. Anyone can find a way to help others, with thought, consideration and by taking action.

Thanksgiving is this week. Lower holiday stress by cooking a little each day. Thaw and cook the turkey by Tuesday. Prepare desserts on Wednesday. Finish up on Thursday.

The need to advocate teen volunteering is clear as a study shows dropping rates of volunteer undertakings by those aged 15 to 18.

The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) outlines identification requirements for first-time voter registration. The law risks disenfranchisement of society's most vulnerable.

New reality series on STAR! offers self-help challenges and the chance to win $50,000

Scott Peterson enjoys basketball, playing cards with other inmates, and working out for 5 hours each day in San Quentin's death row. He also gets three meals and a bed.

Teaching kids to serve others is a very important task. Here are some great ideas for service projects and outreach programs that kids can do together.

Simple tips for spreading extra seeds around the community: Finding those to share with and how to acquire seeds to pass around.

Got a house full of kids for spring break and no plans to travel? Here are some spring break ideas for kids and parents that will turn a week at home into a fun vacation.

Children need guidance and encouragement to uphold Christian values during the summer. Christian activities can enhance kids' religious education and strengthen faith.

Finding great holiday traditions when doing Thanksgiving planning can be difficult. Families wishing to plan a fun Thanksgiving weekend should consider their options.