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Is it good enough to give?

Grant Aldridge ponders why some household items are suitable for him but not for donating to strangers; and pines for a lost lawnmower he didn't use.... View post


Our giving circle - more than money

Rachel Roberts writes about her experience being part of a giving circle and shares what participating in one means for her.... View post


Kindness

Belinda Howard writes about what kindness means to her.... View post


WHO to give to

Grant Aldridge shares how payroll giving made him think more deeply about who he was donating to and why.... View post


Giving close to home

The UK TV series 'How the Other Half Live' got Grant Aldridge thinking about the difference knowing who you give to makes.... View post


Happy = Generous = Happy

Lani Evans ponders reasearch that shows that if you imagine going on a Hawaiian vacation, you’re more likely to volunteer your time and that if someone gives you a random, unexpected cookie, you’re more likely to help out.... View post


What I can do

Like many, I'm shocked and saddened by the devastating impact of the Christchurch earthquake but, as I'm based in Wellington, I also feel rather useless.... View post


Giving for good

Anna Kominik shares why her business gives back and supports community projects.... View post


Generosity of spirit can too easily be lost behind clouds of doom

At Christmas it is good that our thoughts turn towards goodwill towards others. But as the year winds down, there are many things that suggest we live in a negative world of human meanness, catastrophe and depression.... View post