There is nothing more empowering or inspiring to others than using our purse power to change the world. These trusted non-profits make it easy for us to make a big difference this holiday season.

GlobalGiving.com
GlobalGiving connects you to over 450 pre-screened grassroots community-based projects around the world. They ensure that 85-90% of your donation is on-the-ground within 60 days and has an immediate impact.
$50 will provide a student with books for one year.
$20 - Provides 1 Re-Mission game to young people living with cancer. Young cancer patients who play HopeLab's Re-Mission video game take their meds more regularly and feel more control over their illness.

RedefineChristmas.org
If you have a favorite charity, send a “Let’s Redefine Christmas” e-card to your friends asking them to consider making your present from them a donation to your favorite charity.

Nest: changing the world one purchase at a time
Nest is on a mission to support women artists and artisans in the developing world by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial businesses. To do this, Nest provides micro-credit loans to be used for the purchase of the supplies and materials necessary to begin and maintain art or craft-based businesses. Support these courageous women - explore the beautiful and fun paper goods, bags, jewelry, apparel and gifts for children, bath, body and home!

One Acre At A Time: Give The Gift Of Green
By selling conservation credits to the environmentally conscious, One Acre at a Time will in turn purchase conservation easements on naturally forested lands, thereby preserving, FOREVER, some of America’s last remaining forests.

Nonprofitshoppingmall: Turn Everyday Shopping Into Everyday Giving
Pick your favorite charity and start shopping! The retailers you shop with determine what percentage of each online sale may be earmarked to benefit your organization. Double-up on the good karma – support your favorite charity and shop green!

Facts That Inspire
Small donations by hundreds of millions of average Americans fuel most of the nation’s nonprofits.
With millions of charities, there are undoubtedly at least a few related to your unique interests, beliefs or hobbies.
In the U.S., demand for food aid has increased 20 to 40 percent since the summer of 2008.
Source: Redefine Christmas

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