Portraits of Hope

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April 30, 2011 a project of CharityFocus What I would really like to do is to be able to change the lives of a group of people, with the same materials they deal with everyday. - Vik Muniz - Portraits of Hope In the world's largest garbage dump, Artist Vik Muniz finds beauty in resilience, art in compassion. Returning to his native Brazil, he finds himself along the outskirts of Rio de Jeneiro, amidst the garbage pickers of the Jardim Gramacho landfill. Determined to help, Muniz creates wildly creative, intimate portraits of the garbage pickers to sell back in New York. All the money earned goes to his subjects. "Think about what you are going to do when you get out of Jardim Gramacho," he tells one woman from behind the camera lens. Her hard stare cracks into a smile. { read more } Be The Change Make an extra effort to recycle and reduce waste. Here are ten easy ways: { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Out of Ice, Comes Music Camellias: Blossoming in Winter London's Cycle Superhighways Hailed as a Success What Lies Beneath DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 106,147 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Retailing With Heart

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April 29, 2011 a project of CharityFocus It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert. - Jacques Yves Cousteau - Retailing With Heart Venture into a Panera Cares cafe and you'll see the same menu and racks of freshly baked breads that are staples at the 1,400 Panera Bread restaurants across the United States. The only thing missing is the cash register. Instead, there's a donation box where customers pay on the honor system. Since opening its first "restaurant of shared responsibility" last May, Panera Bread is poised to take its new model nationwide. "We tell you the suggested price but the choice is yours," explains Panera co-founder Ron Shaich. "If you've got a few extra bucks, the right thing is to leave it. If you're feeling pressure, you can take a discount. If you've got nothing, you're free to enjoy your meal with dignity." { read more } Be The Change Explore the psychology of pay-what-you-can and pay-it-forward experiences. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News You've Made a Mistake. Now What? Leadership Through Solitude Turning Values into Action From Untouchable to Businesswoman DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 106,131 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Why Can't We Be Good?

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April 28, 2011 a project of CharityFocus I have the view... that the human being was not made for pleasure, was not made to gratify the ego, was not made to make money, was not made to have babies: it was made to serve something bigger than oneself. We are built to serve. - Jacob Needleman - Why Can't We Be Good? Philosopher and professor Jacob Needleman maintains that humans have the capacity for great good. In his book "Why Can't We Be Good", he explores what causes us to go astray, and what can help us to stay focused on what he believes is our purpose: to serve. In his book and the interview, offers one practical way of keeping on track--deep listening. Based on experience with many groups of students, he maintains that listening, without evaluation, judgement, or response, is the beginning of letting go of the ego and finding connection with other human beings. { read more } Be The Change Deeply listen to one person today: not to agree or disagree, but simply to let their thought into your mind. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Top Ten Kindness Stories for the New Year A Professor's Lesson 30 Years Ago Over Ten Thousand People Attend His Funeral Why Racism is Bad For Your Health DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 106,108 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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75-Year-Old Retiree Brings Smiles to Street Corners

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April 27, 2011 a project of CharityFocus That's why I'm helping you, because we're brothers. - David Ross - 75-Year-Old Retiree Brings Smiles to Street Corners Hundreds of people sleep on San Diego's streets each night, on corners, beneath the interstate and across from the public library. They hang out in small groups or sit alone, watching the time pass. But when a wiry man with dark glasses approaches, everyone seems to perk up. The man is David Ross, better known as Waterman Dave. For years, he's handed out hundreds of bottles of water each day to the homeless. He's a 75-year-old retiree who's made it his mission to help the homeless-- even if it's just with a hug or a kind word. { read more } Be The Change Offer kindness in a greeting. Take a moment to stop and say hello. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Kids on Love A Professor's Lesson 30 Years Ago Bell Curve of Empathy Why Racism is Bad For Your Health DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 106,073 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Nursery Rhymes Bring Down the House

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April 26, 2011 a project of CharityFocus Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads. - Erica Jong - Nursery Rhymes Bring Down the House Over the weekend, Edward Reid became an instant celebrity when he brought down the house on "Britain's Got Talent" -- with nursery rhymes! The crowd laughed and jeered when 35-year-old school teacher opened with "Old MacDonald." But his undulating voice won them over as he moved into "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." By the time he concluded with "If You're Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands," every pair of hands in the room was, indeed, applauding wildly. Watch the full video: { read more } Be The Change Explore you hidden talents. Do something unexpected today, that you've always wanted to do. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Life Without Lights Brazil Takes the Lead Is Pure Altriusm Possible? Power of Getting Back to Basics DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 106,013 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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