Philanthropy Project

The Salvation Army's iconic red kettles are now accepting credit and debit cards. The program was tested last year in two cities, where fundraising rose by 11 percent. Kettles in 30 cities will have the card readers this year.

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Paper Fetes Eva Longoria Parker

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Eva Longoria Parker is toasted at an event Monday night where she was named Philanthropist of the Year by the Hollywood Reporter. The actress was honored for her work with charities including Parents Against Cancer, the Chase Community Giving contest and Eva's Heroes, a nonprofit she founded.

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Farmer Offers His Fields' Leftovers

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For the second year, farmer Chris Miller offered the leftover vegetables in his fields to anyone willing to come and harvest them. Last weekend some 6,000 people came to dig up free potatoes and carrots.

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Venezuelan Boy Receives New Face

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A 14-year-old Venezuelan boy who has endured ridicule due to his facial tumors receives reconstructive surgery in the United States thanks to a charity called Nobody's Child. Alejandro Perez's mother says she hopes her son can have a new life now.

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Food Backpacks Help Kids in Need

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Moberly School District

An elementary school in Moberly, Mo., has found a way help children who might be going hungry when they're not at school -- backpacks filled with food to get them through the weekend. Currently 106 children take home backpacks with food provided by the school and community.

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Gateses Give $290 Million to Schools

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Bill and Melinda Gates announce $290 million for schools

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is giving $290 million to three school districts and five charter groups, its largest education grant in a decade. The grant represents a shift in policy for the foundation, which will now focus on reforming teacher management and studying what makes teachers effective.