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  "Make a Stand could not just raise money to end child slavery, but create a role model for all business."   The New York Times Make a Stand is a shining example of what one person can do . After seeing a photo of two enslaved boys, 8 year-old Vivienne Harr "made a stand" at her lemonade stand for 365 days straight.    Her moment became a movement. People around the world stood with Vivienne and helped her raise over $100,000 for Not For Sale. Remarkably, Vivienne surpassed her goal…after 173 straight days of selling lemonade . It captured hearts around the world—and redefined what each of us can do. The moment became a movement--and a better way of doing business. When you purchase Make a Stand Lemon-aid, you are voting for fair-trade business practices — and freedom for all. You are making a stand and having a positive impact on our world.   They give 5% of all gross revenues to hand-selected organizations that do leadi...

Covenant House E-Cards : Celebrate a holiday, anniversary, birthday, or any special day by giving a gift with meaning...one that can actually help save a life. Covenant House was founded in 1972 with the simple, profound mission to help homeless kids escape the streets. Today we are the largest privately funded charity in the Americas providing loving care and vital services to homeless, abandoned, abused, trafficked, and exploited youth. Bert's Big Adventure Origami Owl custom lockets:When you shop at Origami Owl and choose Bert's Big Adventure at checkout and 25% of the proceeds goes to Bert's Big Adventure.  Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in “The Bert Show” ...

  The Dave Krache Memorial Foundation was founded in 2012 to help local kids play in their community recreational league sports – even if his or her family is not in a financial position to afford the application or park fee. The Foundation focuses on boys and girls playing softball, baseball, football, and basketball, but is not limited to those sports and relies on support from small businesses and individual donors. To date, they have helped 15 kids (and counting) in Cobb and Cherokee counties play baseball, softball, and basketball!   Here are just a few groups and organizations they’ve supported in 2012: Adams Park/Kennesaw Girls Softball Association Sandy Plains Lost Mountain/West Cobb Cherokee Recreations & Parks Agency The foundation recently received a $1000 donation from the Revenue Management team in Atlanta from InterContinental Hotel Group and are still in the market for some sponsors (especially for the 3 Mile/1 Mile run...

Yelp Helps is coming to Atlanta for the first time and all of Yelpland is invited! This FREE event will celebrate some of Atlanta's fantastic non-profits and their mission to make the world a better place. Please read the RSVP information carefully: Advance RSVP is required for admission. TO RSVP: 1. Log in to Yelp. 2. Click the "RSVP" button to your right. 3. Enter the full name of your guest. 4. Tell your friends! This event is open to all, and we want the whole city to be there. 5. Confirmations will be sent 48-72 hours in advance. Now, for all the details!