Project Headlight Rallies for Boston Marathon Amputees
After two bombs ripped through the crowds at this year’s Boston Marathon, Michele Wisch knew she had to help the relief effort. She had sprung into action for other causes, such as raising $75,000 for...
View ArticleBarn-Raising and Rebuilding from the Ashes
THE BARN ON JANUARY 25, 2013, ONE DAY AFTER THE FIRE/ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF NICHOL MCGRANE When Tropical Storm Irene swept through the mid-Atlantic and northeastern U.S. in August 2011, it caused...
View ArticleThe Power of Intention: Rallying for a Yoga Teacher and Her Son
PHOTO COURTESY OF BETH SCHLANKER/THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Just about any yoga class begins with the instructor inviting everyone to “set an intention” for their practice: Essentially, contemplating what...
View ArticleLate Summer at RallyPad: Hacking Education and the Environment
IMAGE FROM THE FILM SERIES ‘TEACHED’ Summer’s more than halfway over, but RallyPad is staying busy with events for local learners interested in school and environmental advocacy. Tomorrow, July 31,...
View ArticleBack-to-School Fundraising on Rally.org
While some school districts have already started classes, once Labor Day weekend has come and gone, it’s officially time to put away the bathing suits and grab the book bags for the fall semester. To...
View ArticleWhat’s on the Menu: Love & Vegetables, Pay What You Can
AVRIL JOHNNIDIS AND KEITH KALMANOWICZ/PHOTO COURTESY OF LOVE & VEGETABLES VIA FACEBOOK This story originally appeared in The Huffington Post‘s Impact section. In January 2012 chef Keith...
View ArticleSinging and Rebuilding with Haiti After 2010 Earthquake
HAITIAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR SINGS AT RALLY.ORG HQ. PHOTO/GWEN ARMBRUSTER When you need to take a break from sitting at your desk for hours, a little music can boost your mood. Especially when dozens of...
View ArticleCoffee Shop for a Cause in Philly
We’ve just posted our latest story in our series of inspiring Rally fundraising campaigns on Yahoo! Shine. This week we meet Lisa Miccolis, the founder and president of the non-profit the Monkey and...
View ArticleRally for Typhoon Relief in the Philippines
We’ve just posted our latest story in our series of inspiring Rally fundraising campaigns on Yahoo! Shine. This week we highlight a special collection featuring a variety of causes that are raising...
View ArticleRemembering Newtown Victims and Lost Loved Ones
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED CAUSES This week, we’re focusing on remembering Newtown and lost loved ones, with fundraising campaigns to cover travel expenses for gun violence survivors, support a family that...
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