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How to Avoid Scammers When Looking to Donate in the Aftermath of the Boston Bombings

Townsquare Media — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:02:19 +0000

Many of us are looking for ways to donate to the victims of Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings. Unfortunately, there are already scammers looking to take your money. Watchdog groups are warning of potential online schemes looking to profit from the tragedy. According to CNN, Ken Berger, president and chief executive officer of Charity Navigator says, [...]

'March for Babies' + Support the March of Dimes in Walks Throughout Central Maine

Mac Dickson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:49 +0000

It's time again to 'March for Babies' and support the March of Dimes. When you walk, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.

Items From Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line Thomas Rhett + More Added to Music for Newtown Auction

Billy Dukes — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:30:52 +0000

Tim McGraw concert tickets and an autographed Florida Georgia Line poster are amongst items country fans may be interested in when the Music for Newtown auction begins on March 25. Additionally, the Avett Brothers and Thomas Rhett have donated items to benefit the families of victims and first responders from the December tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

Taylor Swift Helps Grieving Town With Donation to Newtown Auction

Christina Vinson — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:00:46 +0000

The tragedy of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings is still heavy on the hearts of so many, and there is nothing that can ease the horror of what happened in December 2012. However, there are several celebrities who are stepping out to continue supporting the families of the young victims, with donations to the Music for Newtown Auction. The lovely Taylor Swift has shown her support, donating an autographed electric guitar.

Little Big Town Schedule Free Concert to Benefit the Dogwood Project

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:45:30 +0000

Little Big Town will perform a free concert at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. on Feb. 6 to benefit the Dogwood Project, a non-profit organization created by the group's Kimberly Schlapman and her husband, Stephen, following the tragic death of Stephen's brother, Allen Schlapman.

Taylor Swift Donates 2,000 Books to Literacy Program at Hometown Hospital

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:51:32 +0000

Once again, Taylor Swift has done her part to encourage literacy among the youth of this nation. The 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer has donated books to the early literacy program at the hospital in which she was born. Despite her fame and fortune, the singer never, like, ever, forgets where she came from.

Famous Internet Cats Team Up for Charity

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:51:48 +0000

Let's just admit the internet exists for cats. Not scientific research. Cats. Fortunately for us, 13 of the internet's most famous cats are teaming up ... to raise money for charity. We know -- we were a little concerned it might be a "kill all the humans"-style takeover of Earth too. We're getting off easy this time -- all they want us to do is buy a deck of cards!

Watch Sandy Hook School Children Perform a Moving Rendition of 'Over the Rainbow'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:54:33 +0000

It's Tuesday, so you probably need a good cry. Here, watch this video. It's children from Sandy Hook Elementary performing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' on 'Good Morning America.' The kids recorded the song, with folk musician Ingrid Michaelson, at the home of former Talking Heads members Tina Weymouth and Christ Frantz.

Kindly Red Robin Waiter Gives Free Meal to Expectant Mom

Donald Deane — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:03:48 +0000

Christmas may have come and gone, but the spirit of giving is alive and well at Red Robin, where a pregnant woman recently got a free meal and a sweet note on her receipt from the restaurant's manager.

Rare Stephen King (Richard Bachman) Book to be Auctioned for Charity

B98.5 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:48:56 +0000

A rare copy of The Regulators, written under Stephen King’s pseudonym, Richard Bachman, will be auctioned off to help Mainers heat their homes this winter. There are only 500 copies of this book in the world and, to make it even more valuable, King has signed it. The proceeds will benefit the fuel fund at [...]