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Doc Hendley's nonprofit Wine to Water has brought safe drinking water to 25,000 people in refugee camps, orphanages, schools, hospitals and even a leper colony. The North Carolina bartender began funding his organization through wine-tasting events.

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Wyclef, Timberland Unite to Regrow Haiti

posted: 70 DAYS 5 HOURS AGOcomments: 1

filed under: Good News, Arts and Culture, Environmental Giving

Ramon Espinosa, AP

Caribbean hip-hopper will unveil a line of environmentally friendly footwear and clothing designed by children through the New Hampshire-based outfitter with proceeds going to support restoration work in the singer's homeland.

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City Curbs Get Spruced for Parking Day

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filed under: Good News, Environmental Giving

Gus Ruelas, AP

Neighborhood activists and environmental advocates transform urban parking spots into mini parks with plants, artificial grass and potted plants for Parking Day.

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Volunteers Nurture Special Garden

posted: 135 DAYS 22 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: Environmental Giving

Stephen Pendlebury, AOL

Nonprofit organization hopes to preserve a garden that's become a local legend in Northern Virginia. Margaret Thomas' garden is the last open space of its kind in a crowded suburban community. Everyone is welcome to visit for free and enjoy a place of beauty and peace.

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Volunteers Protect Arlington

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filed under: Good News, Environmental Giving

A coalition of volunteers and professional landscapers descends on Arlington National Cemetery to provide lawn care; install irrigation systems and lay lightning protection for trees over the sprawling 300 acres of the resting place for fallen servicemen and women.

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Obama Makes New Call to Serve

posted: 176 DAYS 2 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: Good News, Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Giving, Social Justice

The President launches a national service campaign in an online video Wednesday. The effort includes a volunteer Web site called Serve.gov and includes online entrepreneurs from Craigslist and the Huffington Post.