August 23, 2007

Got Books Boston

Face it. You’ll never read that copy of The Fountainhead again. Donate it along with your used DVDs, videos, and CDs, so Got Books can resell them to raise money for local charities. Need books? Well, we know a place …

  Industrial Park, Culture, Do-Gooder, Donations

August 17, 2007

Hope in Bloom Boston

With the help of landscape architects and designers, the West Newton-based nonprofit designs and plants indoor or outdoor gardens at the homes of breast cancer sufferers, free of charge. Volunteers help tend the outdoor gardens during the first season.

  East Dedham, Culture, Do-Gooder

January 8, 2007

826CHI Chicago

Dave Eggers started this nonprofit writing/tutoring center in San Fran. 826CHI is the Midwest branch, giving kids inspiration, lessons, and a love for a good book.

  Wicker Park, Culture

December 14, 2006

Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta

The city’s premier food bank has its hands in a number of tasty give-back programs. Sign up for classes with top area chefs, dine around town to put dough in its reserves, or take on-site courses to learn about local hunger issues.

  West Midtown, Culture, Do-Gooder, Donations