Conscious Giving and Volunteer Opportunities American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org Heifer International http://www.heifer.org Mercy Corps http://www.mercycorps.org National Search and Rescue Dog Foundation http://www.searchdogfoundation.org Oxfam http://www.oxfam.com Six Degrees http://www.sixdegrees.org The Hunger Site http://www.thehungersite.com This site will also link you to other charity sites for breast cancer, literacy, animals, and more. Volunteer Match http://www.volunteermatch.org Credit Reports and Identity Theft Free Annual Credit Report http://www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228 Created by the three nationwide consumer credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and Transunion), this centralized service allows consumers to request free annual credit reports. Equifax http://www.equifax.com or call 1-877-576-5734 Experian http://www.experian.com/fraud or call 1-888-397-3742 Transunion http://www.transunion.com or call 1-800-680-7289 Identity theft http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft For detailed information about identity theft. Baby Boomers The Baby Boomers Social Network www.Snabbo.com National Association of Baby Boomer Women www.nabbw.com Not Done Yet Live Age-Lessly ndynotdoneyet.ning.com Boomers Forever www.boomersforever.com Donations ~ Clothing and Household Items Career Gear http://www.careergear.org Provides professional attire for job interviews to disadvantaged men. Dress for Success http://www.dressforsuccess.org Provides professional attire for job interviews to disadvantaged women. Goodwill Industries International http://www.goodwill.org Sells clothing and household goods. One Warm Coat http://www.onewarmcoat.org Collects and distributes coats for free to those in need. Salvation Army http://www.salvationarmy.com Sells clothing and household goods. Health and Exercise Prevention http://www.prevention.com The Web site has current information on health, fitness, and exercise. A great source for developing a walking program. You can also sign up for a free newsletter. Real Age http://www.realage.com Excellent source of practical health tips including diet and exercise. Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen Books by Drs. Oz and Roizen: You: On a Diet You: The Owner’s Manual You: Staying Young et al. Computer Technology The following sites refurbish and distribute computer technology (laptops, desktops, and printers) to economically disadvantaged youths in the United States and around the world. Computers 4 Kids http://www.c4k.org National Cristina Foundation http://www.cristina.org World Computer Exchange http://www.worldcomputerexchange.org Miscellaneous Items Butterflies: Raising and release http://www.butterflynursery.com http://www.educationalscience.com http://www.naturepavilion.com Give the Gift of Sight http://www.givethegiftofsight.com Provides free prescription eyewear to individuals in North America and developing countries around the world. Drop off eyeglasses or sunglasses at LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, BJ’s Optical, Sunglass Hut, or Lions Club. Hungry for Music http://www.hungryformusic.org Distributes used musical instruments to underprivileged children. Luggage http://www.suitcasesforkids.org Provides luggage for foster children who move from home to home. Reader to Reader http://www.readertoreader.org Accepts books for children and teens and distributes to school libraries nationwide. United States Stamps personalized http://www.photo.stamps.com http://www.zazzle.com/custom/stamps Mind, Body, and Spirit Beliefnet http://www.beliefnet.com Inspiration, spirituality, and faith. Daily OM http://www.dailyOM.com Nurturing mind, body, and spirit. Health Journeys http://www.healthjourneys.com Belleruth Naparstek Guided Imagery Center. Light on Yoga Book by yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. Mysteries.Net http://www.mysteries.net Meditation and yoga site. Self-Realization Fellowship http://www.selfrealizationfellowship.org Meditation and yoga site. Transcendental Meditation http://www.tm.org Meditation and yoga site. You: Breathing Easy: Meditation & Breathing Techniques to Relax, Refresh & Revitalize Dr. Mehmet Oz & Dr. Michael Roizen (audio book) Office and Filing Supplies Day Runner http://www.DayRunner.com Exposures http://www.exposuresonline.com Offers binders, magazine holders et al Fitter http://www.fitter1.com Fitter Active Sitting Disc transforms your chair. Check out other ergonomically correct products. FLAX Art Design http://www.flaxart.com Levenger http://www.Levenger.com Binders, calendars, magazine holders, and more. Office Depot http://www.officedepot.com OfficeMax http://www.officemax.com Relax the Back http://www.Relaxtheback.com Ergonomically correct office furniture. See Jane Work http://www.seejanework.com Staples http://www.staples.com The Geek Squad http://www.geeksquad.com Computer and IT help. Online Auction and Sale Sites Cash for CDs http://www.cashforcds.com Craig’s List http://www.craigslist.com eBay http://www.ebay.com Professional Associations Clutterers Anonymous http://www.clutterersanonymous.net Codependents Anonymous http://www.codependents.org Messies Anonymous http://www.messies.com National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)http://www.napo.net Recycle 1-800-GOT-JUNK? http://www.1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865 Removes just about anything (furniture, appliances, electronics, yard waste, and renovation debris) and makes every effort to recycle or donate items. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) http://www.call2recycle.org or call 1-877-273-2925 Recycles used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Reduce and Stop Unwanted Mail Direct Marking Association (DMA) http://www.the-dma.org Reduces your total volume of mail when you register for the Direct Marketing Association’s Mail Preference Service (MPS). Opt-Out of Preapproved Credit Card and Insurance Offers http://www.optoutprescreen.com or call 1–888-567-8688 Official Web site of the Credit Reporting Industry to accept and process consumer requests to opt-in or opt-out of prescreened credit card and insurance offers. Shop Bed, Bath, and Beyond http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com Costco http://www.costco.com Michael’s Arts & Crafts http://www.michaels.com Target http://www.target.com The Container Store http://www.thecontainerstore.com Wal-Mart http://www.walmart.com Travel Flight, Hotel, and Car Reservations http://www.bing.com http://www.cheaptickets.com http://www.expedia.com http://www.hotwire.com http://www.orbitz.com http://www.sidestep.com http://www.travelocity.com General Travel Information Automobile Association of America http://www.aaa.com Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.com/travel Provides travel health information. Department of Homeland Security http://www.travel.state.gov/passport Apply for a passport or get information on traveling abroad. National Weather Service http://www.nws.noaa.gov Weather reports on destinations in the United States. Transportation Security Administration http://www.tsa.gov/travelers Updated information on items a traveler is permitted to bring on an airplane. Weather Channel http://www.weather.com Weather reports on destinations in the United States. Weather Underground http://www.wunderground.com Weather forecasts for destinations in the United States and abroad. |