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Caring Causes - Wreaths Across America and Patriot Guard Riders

Motherhood Moments

Founded as a national nonprofit in 2005 to shield families of fallen heroes from those that would disrupt the services of their loved ones, the Patriot Guard Riders has grown to include thousands of members across all 50 states. As the organization’s membership has grown, so has the scope of its mission. About the Patriot Guard Riders.

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Ethical Investing is Gaining Popularity

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, in 2005 General Electric (NYSE:GE) launched Ecomagination, representing a commitment to produce technology that reduces energy consumption and waste. The move paid off as GE reported $10 billion in revenues from the line in 2005 and projects $20 billion in annual sales by 2010. Starting your own organization.

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The Power of the Eco Community to Move Mountains

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A few weeks ago, we saw a drastic u-turn by a major environmental nonprofit organization, as publicity over a partnership they entered into really touched a nerve among the green community. A petition to encourage NWF to end the partnership was started, and in days it had hundreds of signatures. And for that we can be thankful.

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Going Green at Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” The 2005 World Summit noted that sustainability in business needed to address a balance between the three pillars of sustainability, economic, social and environmental. Many countries have put in place organizations to help businesses find ways to make the necessary changes.

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The Card Cubby and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

From 2005 to 2011, an estimated $41 billion went unredeemed! I am proud to say I have started to use my giftcards now that they are organized and easy to find! Have you ever gotten a gift card and when you’ve go to use it, you realized that you left it at home on your kitchen counter top? You are not alone. Enter the Giveaway!

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Our 2019 Financial Goal

Family Balance Sheet

This should have been done as soon as we became parents back in 2005, but we kept putting it off. Our debts were massive and I was not as financially organized as I am right now. . #1 – DONE!! In March of 2018, we had our wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney completed by an attorney.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The number of personal bankruptcy filings reached 1,500,000 in 2010, the highest number since 2005, and in 2011, the percentage of total consumer filings increased from 2010 (according to the National Bankruptcy Research Center).