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Crop Mob: A Volunteer Army for Local Farms

Small, sustainable farms require lots of backbreaking work and farmers are often overwhelmed. That’s where Crop Mob comes in.

By: GOOD Magazine
Posted: August 10, 2011 at 8:24 am , View Comments

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Rhyme Over Krime: Fighting Violence with Expression

The emerging hip-hop artist and Hollywood actor, who also plays host to his own reality show “R.O.K – T.V,” is after more than just stardom. R.O.K. wants to “do something more with a message.”

By: Laura McNamara
Posted: August 9, 2011 at 9:00 am , View Comments

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NeighborGoods Leads the Borrow & Lend Movement

“I’d love it for NeighborGoods to be the first place you go whenever you need something.” –Micki Krimmel, founder

By: Laura McNamara
Posted: August 8, 2011 at 7:15 am , View Comments

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Ben & Jerry’s: Fair Trade by the Scoop

Ben & Jerry’s has pledged to become 100 percent Fair Trade Certified by the end of 2013, a huge undertaking for a company that uses hundreds of ingredients in its many offbeat flavors.

By: Amy Carniol
Posted: August 4, 2011 at 7:10 am , View Comments

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Ditching the Corporate Life for the Social Good Sector

With social entrepreneurship gaining momentum in today’s generation, the movement of support programs is following closely behind.

By: Kaleena Thompson
Posted: July 19, 2011 at 3:28 pm , View Comments

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Veterans & Military Non-Profits Compete in $100,000 Giving Challenge

Four veteran and military non-profits will go head-to-head in a month-long competition for a portion of a $100,000 grant as part of Craigslist founder’s new initiative.

By: Kaleena Thompson
Posted: June 30, 2011 at 11:16 am , View Comments

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Story is Everything: 7 Questions with UCLA’s Screenwriting Chairman

The longtime chairman of UCLA’s legendary graduate program in screenwriting talks about the ancient art of storytelling and why it’s still relevant today.

By: Halogen TV
Posted: June 15, 2011 at 7:32 am , View Comments

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Hackers Compete to Change the World in a Day

Change.org hosts a 24-hour hackathon, a contest for hackers to use their talents for good.

By: Kaleena Thompson
Posted: June 13, 2011 at 5:06 am , View Comments

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The Warby Parker Story: A Vision for Change

Warby Parker is a one-for-one eyewear company that has distributed 50,000 pairs of glasses to people in need since their launch last year. This month, they launch a sun collection … on the heels of TOMS releasing a line on non-prescription sunglasses.

By: Cara Davis
Posted: June 9, 2011 at 1:57 pm , View Comments

KEEN Footwear

3 Things to Know About KEEN Footwear

What started out as need to develop a sandal with toe protection turned into a hybrid innovation company.

By: Kaleena Thompson
Posted: June 9, 2011 at 6:00 am , View Comments

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