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Were you one of the ones that felt that dull rumble early this morning around 5 a.m.? It turned out to be a 3.6 magnitude earthquake that shook D.C., Virginia and parts of Maryland. If you didn't feel it, you're not alone. I didn't feel it either.
Believe it or not, "vacation" and "volunteerism" can go hand in hand. In fact, what people are calling "voluntourism" is Kind Of A Big Deal these days. That's what Ken Budd talks about on AARP -- the growing trend where people are traveling overseas to exotic places and historic lands to explore…
Earlier this spring, we held a sweepstakes on Twitter and the winner won a weekend trip to DC and two tickets to the Earth Day Network Climate Rally on the National Mall. We recently followed up with our winner, Stephanie Hicks, to see how the trip went and how she continues to Create The Good.
Since the first report of oil on the Gulf Coast, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans Acadiana has been delivering emergency food boxes, baby formula and food assistance to those living in the coastal regions affected by the oil spill.
The 2010 Hurricane Season officially started yesterday and according to Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project, the activity this season will be above-average.
Spring is in the air, and with spring comes warmer weather, blooming trees and gardening. Well, Create The Good just added a new toolkit to the website and it's all about how to start-or join-a community garden. Are you familiar with community gardens?
Create The Good is excited about the launch today of our new " Go Green" Sweepstakes on Twitter. The winner will receive:
Do you spend time doing things around your community to make a difference for others? I wouldn't be surprised if you are, because according to this article from US News and World Report, 32 percent of American adults aged 45 to 54 are volunteering - up from 22 percent back in 1990. That's great!