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Editorial: Ways we can help Haiti

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:08:26 GMT

Hutchinson Leader

The images flashed on TV and published in the daily papers show a grim situation in Haiti. Yet without being there, few of us will ever know the pain and hardship that Haitians now face. Still, we can help ... more

Our view: Let MLK Day spark service, greatness

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:08:39 GMT

Duluth News Tribune

Among the many history-making nuggets of inspiration delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was this: "Everybody can be great because everybody can serve." Serve their country, serve their neighbors and serve those in need - even if those in need are thousands of miles away ... more

How to help in Haiti

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:23:48 GMT

Kara McGuire, Star Tribune

Minnesota's Charities Review Council has complied a list of charities accepting donations for the earthquake in addition to a solid checklist on how to give. ... more

Tipping, giving, bad gifts

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:33:51 GMT

Kara McGuire, Star Tribune
The Charities Review Council's guide to which charities accept what types of goods is a life-saver ... more

Fixit: Where do funds go in support-a-child charities?

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:09:12 GMT

Star Tribune
Learn more about how donations are used in child sponsorship charities ... more