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Christmas Confusion
Are holiday "adopt-a-family" programs a waste of my charitable giving?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Nov 11, 2009   My Goodness  
Brother, Can You Lend a Dime?
Do Web sites like Kiva really help alleviate poverty?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Oct 21, 2009   My Goodness  
And the Winner Is ...
Does the Nobel Peace Prize improve the world, or is it just a money-wasting ego trip?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Oct 14, 2009   My Goodness  
Typhoon in Burma! Tsunami in Samoa!
What's the absolute best way to help after a natural disaster abroad? Should I send cash?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Oct 07, 2009   My Goodness  
Last Resorts
How can I take an ethical vacation and still have a good time?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Sep 23, 2009   My Goodness  
Paralyzed by Health Care Reform
I want to act, but I don't remotely understand the issues. What should I do?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Sep 16, 2009   My Goodness  
The 50-Cent Rule
If a charity spends less than half its funds on its programs, does that mean it's ineffective?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Sep 09, 2009   My Goodness  
Donate … or Else
I'm the boss. Can I ask my employees to give to my favorite charity?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Sep 02, 2009   My Goodness  
Meet Me in St. Louis
Does volunteer work have more impact if you do it on the East Coast?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Aug 26, 2009   My Goodness  
Thou Shalt Be Debt Free
Which is more important: tithing or paying off my $13,000 credit-card debt?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Aug 12, 2009   My Goodness  
Garden-Variety Activism
Can I plant some vegetables in the vacant lot nearby?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Aug 05, 2009   My Goodness  
I Do Good
Can I turn my wedding into a charity fundraiser?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Jul 29, 2009   My Goodness  
Drink to That
What's the best way to help make the world's water supply safer?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Jul 22, 2009   My Goodness  
No Friends? No Problem.
I want to join an "activist community," but I'm shy. What do I do?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Jul 15, 2009   My Goodness  
The Environmental Entrepreneur
Should I go work for a green nonprofit or start my own?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Jul 08, 2009   My Goodness  
Charity Muggers
I avoid street canvassers for do-gooding organizations. Does that make me a jerk?  
Sandy Stonesifer   Jul 01, 2009   My Goodness  
Shop Right
The best ways to support worthy causes by buying cool products.  
Sandy Stonesifer   Jun 24, 2009   My Goodness  
Charity Fat Cats
The CEO of my favorite nonprofit earns more than $200,000. Is that outrageous?  
Patty Stonesifer and Sandy Stonesifer   Jun 17, 2009   My Goodness  
Am I My Brother's Keeper?
I have extra cash. My siblings don't. How much do I have to I help them?  
Patty Stonesifer and Sandy Stonesifer   Jun 10, 2009   My Goodness  
Stop Pleas!
The charities I support send me way too many fundraising letters. I'm sick of it. What can I do?  
Patty Stonesifer and Sandy Stonesifer   Jun 03, 2009   My Goodness  
Get Out of My Black-Tie Dinner, Kid
My organization helps needy children but makes them sit backstage during our fundraising gala.  
Patty Stonesifer and Sandy Stonesifer   May 27, 2009   My Goodness  
Charity as Stimulus
How to make charitable donations that also boost the economy.  
Patty Stonesifer and Sandy Stonesifer   May 20, 2009   My Goodness  
Board of Turkeys
This nonprofit should be great, but its board is a dud. What can I do to fix it?  
Patty Stonesifer and Sandy Stonesifer   May 12, 2009   My Goodness  
Teen Angel
This teenager wants to fix the world. These are the first three steps he should take.  
Patty Stonesifer and Sandy Stonesifer   May 06, 2009   My Goodness  
Serve It Up
In this terrible economy, where can I find a hands-on, do-gooding job?  
Patty Stonesifer and Sandy Stonesifer   Apr 29, 2009   My Goodness  
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