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November 22, 2022

Rescue Pilots Fly Thousands of Senior Shelter Dogs to Their New Homes for Free

According to the ASPCA, senior dogs have a 25% adoption rate, compared to the 60% adoption rate of puppies and younger canines. Sadly, this means older dogs have a much harder time finding their forever homes. That's why any endeavor to give them a boost is moving and truly appreciated. Such is the case with Pet Rescue Pilots, a nonprofit that flies pets from overcrowded shelters to their new families free of charge.

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November 15, 2022

Dolly Parton Receives $100M Courage and Civility Award From Jeff Bezos for Her Charity Work

By now, we all know Dolly Parton is not only an iconic musician, she's also an amazing human being who devotes a lot of her time and money to causes dear to her heart. We've covered all the ways Dolly Parton helps people, from offering 100% free college tuition assistance to all Dollywood employees to her hard-hitting support of Black Lives Matter.

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November 10, 2022

271 Million People in India Have Been Lifted Out of Poverty in the Past Decade

Poverty is everywhere; no country on Earth is immune, but that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost. The United Nations tracks many measures of hardship around the globe. Their figures on multidimensional poverty—not just lacking money, but lacking access to things like healthcare, clean water, and other resources—are stark and illuminating. As of 2022, 1.2 billion people across 111 developing countries live in acute multidimensional poverty, the UN reports.

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November 7, 2022

Woman Has Idea to “Rent” Out Her Handy Husband and Their Family Business Has Taken Off

Not everyone is handy. The prospect of hanging a shelf, for instance, can frighten some folks. That’s where a handy person is key for doing those odd jobs. Laura Young knew that her spouse James had skills in furniture building, woodworking, installation, and much more. Based on his expertise, she had the idea to start a handyman business called Rent My Handy Husband—and business is booming.

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