Ok, there has been a lot of bad financial news lately, and it can be a real downer and a non-productive waste of time to worry about it. Instead, I would like to focus on some organizations who are using their power for AWESOME and who demonstrate that the power to do good is stronger than the power to do bad. (Keeping in mind that not all charities are good.)

When we focus on what is most important we can make a real difference, so to get us started, here is a little video to put things in perspective. For any of you who have not yet seen it, it starts sad and then makes you truly grateful for what you have by demonstrating the power we really do have over the world around us.

If you’re surfing this site on your fancy computer via a broadband connection while sipping on a Starbuck’s beverage, you probably qualify as someone who has the means to be charitable to others.

Since most of my readers fit this bill I thought I’d offer a little assistance in helping learn how to ensure that your charitable donation has maximum impact, especially since the holiday season is right around the corner.
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