52 Ways to Change the World!
Each episode of this podcast features a quick and easy way to make a difference and change the world! From bowling to birthday parties to just searching the web, charity and community service can become a fun, easy, and rewarding part of your everyday life! Listen for a few minutes every week and help make the world a better place!

You can collect donations for UNICEF or the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network instead of collecting candy this Halloween.  Visit these organizations' websites now to order a collection box in time for Halloween:

http://youth.unicefusa.org/trickortreat

www.foodallergy.org/Support/Halloween

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Sunday, September 21 is National Neighborhood Day.  On this day or on any day of the year, plan a neighborhood gathering in order to get to know your neighbors -- close-knit neighborhoods have lower crime rates, and neighborhood get-togethers can be lots of fun!  You can also include a charity project in your neighborhood party!

Visit the National Neighborhood Day website at www.neighborhoodday.org.

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By incorporating charity into your party, you can make your birthday special.  You might choose to ask for charitable donations rather than presents.  You could also plan a charitable event for your party, such as making cards or care packages for the needy.

One great organization that you can send cards or donated birthday gifts to is America's Littlest Heroes.  Visit their website at www.alheroes.org.

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There are several ways that you can make a difference by baking.  You can bake cookies or brownies for the residents of a nursing home or anyone else who might enjoy some sweets.  You can also hold a bake sale to raise money for charity.

Visit http://gabs.strength.org to register for Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale.

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Garage sales are a fun summer activity!  You can donate part of the proceeds from a garage sale to your favorite cause, and you can also give the leftover items to charity.
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You can plan a scavenger hunt in your local mall or grocery store and donate the items that you collect to charity!  This activity is fun for people of all ages and makes a fantastic party!

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You can compete for your favorite charities when you go bowling!  There are many creative ways that you can donate to charity within the context of a bowling game!

You can also participate in a Bowl for the Cure event to fight breast cancer when you bowl.  To search for one in your area, visit www.bowl.com/bftc.

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Everyone loves cuddly, cute, friendly teddy bears!  You can make a teddy bear for charity or give one of your teddy bears to a child in need.

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You can help the hungry at your Super Bowl party!  Ask your guests to bring a canned good, hold a pool for charity, or participate in a project with The Souper Bowl of Caring.

Visit www.souperbowl.org for information.

Enjoy the game!

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