October 13, 2009

The Fremont Abbey Arts Center Seattle

Take a vow to wow during a guitar class, yoga lesson, acting class, or concert at this renovated church, where lay brothers and sisters serve the community through the arts and all proceeds benefit educational programs.

  Fremont, Culture, Do-Gooder, Good Clean Fun

September 8, 2009

The Compound Brooklyn New York

A Brooklyn collective that works to bring charities and cause groups together to “save the world, one party at a time.”

  Bedstuy, Home & Garden, Do-Gooder, Live Music

September 8, 2009

Verso Dallas

The locale may be quiet, but the clothing and jewelry pack a one-two punch. Almost all the unique styles support charity from the big boys (Susan G. Komen, American Heart Association) to tiny villages in West Africa. The wooden baubles are worth a visit alone.

  Knox & Henderson, Fashion, Artisanal, Do-Gooder

September 8, 2009

Rock Paper Scissors Collective San Francisco

This volunteer-run organization in Oakland offers free and low-cost classes, curated and open-submission art shows, as well as a shop full of indie clothing and crafts. It’s also available for events.

  Downtown, Culture, Artsy, Do-Gooder