Care2
OCTOBER 29, 2012
The recent award winners of the 2012 Grinnell Prize are a great example. Leave a comment telling us about a multi-disciplinary leader who inspires you. Many amazing people do this kind of work in our communities, and you probably know a few. Nominations for the 2013 Grinnell Prize are open through November 5 th.
Have Fun - Do Good
FEBRUARY 25, 2009
To enter the raffle to win a copy of this Indie Excellence Award winning book, leave a comment below about an "ordinary" person you know who is doing extraordinary things to change the world. a nonprofit organization that promotes youth literacy. Please include your email so I can contact you if you win.
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Tech Soup
AUGUST 25, 2015
She saw a tremendous need for literacy and outreach services, particularly to the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood, where the aftereffects of Katrina were the most devastating. She also started a community garden that holds events with food and literacy programs. Copel has won a number of awards for her service to the City of New Orleans.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JANUARY 20, 2010
I've included the post below, but comments are best done on the HuffPo site above. What about literacy and education? Series of TV or print articles on these social applications, or an award for the tech transfer office that made the best socially responsible licensing deal.
Have Fun - Do Good
NOVEMBER 14, 2008
You can vote for who will be awarded $100,00, named CNN's Hero of the Year, and be honored at "An All-Star Tribute" with Anderson Cooper at 9 ET Thanksgiving night. According the CNN Heroes site, they received nearly 4,000 submissions from 75 countries that were narrowed down to 10 candidates by a Blue Ribbon Panel.
Tech Soup
JANUARY 20, 2015
Oakland's incoming mayor, Libby Schaaf, even stopped by to close the conference and to award "Civic Innovator" medals to city staff. Tell us about it in the comments! The event itself was held in Oakland City Hall and a number of city departments attended the event. Is your city or town doing anything with open data?
Have Fun - Do Good
SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
Artivist Film Festival "'ARTIVIST' is the first international film festival and awards dedicated to addressing Human Rights, Children's Advocacy, Environmental Preservation, and Animal Rights. I'd love to hear your examples in the comments! Photojournalist Paola Gianturco's book, Women Who Light the Dark.
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