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10 Easy Ways to Make Someone’s Day
Published October 13th, 2014 by Anna Shymanski

10 Easy Ways to Make Someone’s Day

You can’t really beat the feeling of putting a smile on someone’s sad face. Here are 10 easy ways to do just that.

Smile. Smiling is probably the easiest way you can make someone’s day. A little smile can make a big difference, whether you’re smiling at an old friend or…

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Published August 19th, 2013 by Brittany Martin Graunke

What to Do With Old Laptops

Let’s say you’re old portable computer is slowing down a bit, and you’re just about to buy a new one. As a result, you’re probably wondering what to do with old laptops. Even if your old machine doesn’t pack the punch it used to, it’s still an impressive machine…

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Published June 5th, 2013 by Vince Nava

Where to Donate Old Video Game Systems

Atari. Super Nintendo. Xbox. What’s next? Video game systems have a come a long way from the days of a simple joystick; they are now technological marvels with innovative functions! As you continue to upgrade to the newest systems, your old systems are left building dust in the dark corner…

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Published July 14th, 2011 by emily

St. Vincent de Paul Center Butterfly Garden: A Zealous Success Story!

 

 

 

 

 

One of our great partner organizations here at Zealous Good is the St. Vincent de Paul Center in Chicago.  One of SVDPC’s plans included a children’s butterfly garden, and we are proud to say we played a part in making this…

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Published June 17th, 2011 by emily

Junior Council Chicago professionals nominated for Classy Awards!

StayClassyis a new and revolutionary medium for helping nonprofits fundraise.  They are masters of using social media to raise money quickly and effectively.  StayClassy also works to develop a dynamic community of people dedicated to social good.  One of their biggest events is the…

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Published June 10th, 2011 by emily

Our 5 Favorite Nonprofits Using Technology

Web 2.0 has massively impacted the way people use technology to communicate.  Besides personal use of social media, businesses and organizations obviously want to cash in on this opportunity to reach more people than ever before.  The online sector can especially benefit nonprofit organizations since the most…

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Published June 7th, 2011 by emily

Why “in-kind” donations? Help us help others!

Here at Zealous Good, we’re all about helping people by utilizing in-kind donations.  What does this mean?  Well, “in-kind” means donating goods and services rather than plain old cash.  In-kind donations – such as lightly used clothing, computers, office supplies, dry-cleaning services, or space for holding special events – cover a…

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Published March 10th, 2011 by Brittany Martin Graunke

We are here because we care.

Another day, another amazing non-profit. St. Vincent de Paul Center in Chicago truly works to make the world a better place (are you picking up on a reoccurring theme here?!). They have programs focused on Child Development, Senior Services, and Homeless…

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