As we approach the seventh anniversary of 9/11, we'll be seeing more and more media coverage commemorating that horrible day - honoring those whose lives were lost and the heroes who responded to t

It never fails. Every time the United Way is mentioned on my local newspaper's website, at least one person shows up to complain about how grossly overpaid their staff is.

At one of the nonprofits I worked at, it was a HUGE struggle to get my colleagues to print on double-sided paper. For regular use within the office, sure, but for board meetings?

I don't have a lot of friends here in Austin right at the moment, and I'm struggling to find ways to connect with more people who have the same interests I do - preferably beyond changing diapers a

Katherine Commale of Pennsylvania has raised $43,000 to fight malaria.

Living in the modern world can be downright depressing. Wars, crime, poverty, and recession stare out at you from the front page of the newspaper every single day.

Junk mail is the bane of my existence.

I try not to think about how much we're spending on food for my family these days, because my mind just boggles at how much some groceries now cost.

You don't have to be a power broker in a business suit to change the world. For a volunteer opportunity that can really make a difference, have you ever considered joining the board of a nonprofit organization?