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  AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives.   Just in time for the holidays Amazon.com has launched AmazonSmile, a new program that makes it easy for customers to support their favorite charitable organizations every time they shop. Customers who visit AmazonSmile ( smile.amazon.com ) will find the exact same Amazon they know and love. They’ll enjoy the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience – with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to their favorite charitable organization. There is no cap on the total donation amount and customers can choose from nearly one million organizations around the country.    When customers first go to AmazonSmile they’ll be asked to select their favorite charitable organization from almost a million eligible organizations – and that’s it. Once a customer has selected an organization on their first visit, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from...

Staten Island little league Inc. is a recognized 501c3 organization founded in 1953, with the mission to provide the boys and girls with a safe environment to play baseball and softball, to create an environment that young men and women can learn the important lessons of loyalty, teamwork, respect and sportsmanship to eventually become productive citizens in their community and beyond.  Staten Island little league offers Baseball and Softball programs for boys and girls aged 4-12 in addition they offer a “Challenger Division”. This is a sanctioned little league program for mentally and physically challenged youth, helping them enjoy the full benefits of little league participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. Staten Island little currently have over five hundred children enrolled in each of their programs. The Staten Island Little League complex was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy. E st...

The Pay It Forward Expo Connects Shoppers to the Community Northlake Mall invites shoppers to join them Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. to experience the Pay It Forward Non-Profit Expo . Sponsored by The Children’s Wish Foundation and The Gwinnett Children’s Shelter , this expo is designed to give shoppers a look inside the local non-profit organizations which serve their community. Many local 501- C registered non-profit organizations will be located throughout the Food Court and adjacent areas in the mall to speak with shoppers. Designed to educate the community on how to “pay it forward,” each organization will speak about volunteer opportunities and how to donate to its cause. Participating organizations include Variety of Georgia , FOCUS , Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta and Girl Scouts of America. WHAT:                       ...

Please join Diamonds Over Georgia , a charity conquering childhood cancer,  on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Cosmopolitan and Lava Lounge in Midtown Atlanta to raise funds for two great organizations in pursuit of defeating pediatric cancer. The event will offer heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing, drinks, a live and silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle.  All the proceeds of the event will benefit the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at CHOA and The Four Diamonds Fund. Cost: $55* (includes 3 drink tickets) Tickets: http://www. psuatlanta.com/store.html? show_item=1135 Time: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Dress: Cocktail attire *Tickets will increase to $65 on February 1.

     Exciting New Ways to Contribute Make Donations Easy and Fun     The holidays are upon us, and there’s no better way to catch the spirit of the season than by giving back to our local community. Luckily, Bert’s Big Adventure has plenty of opportunities to donate time, money, and gifts that will help make the organization’s 11 th annual trip in 2013 the best one yet. Explore all of your options below: Bert’s Big Adventure Day at Swoozies – Chastain Square Save money and give back at Swoozies on Tuesday, November 27 On Tuesday, November 27, Swoozies at Chastain Square will offer 20% off the entire store all day long, with 10% of the day’s sales benefiting Bert’s Big Adventure. In addition to a fabulous discount on great gifts just in time for the holidays, shoppers who stop by from 6-8pm will enjoy sips, small bites, and a champagne toast with Bert’s Big Adventure Founder, Stacey Weiss at 6:30pm. http://swoozies.com/ ...