century of compassion updates

  • January 13, 2010

    The 7.0 earthquake that hit Port-Au-Prince, Haiti on Tuesday, January 12th caused incalculable damage to the city.  Early estimates place death tolls in excess of 100,000 people.  Like many compassionate people, you might be seeking to make a donation to a non-profit organization that is responding to the crisis.  Certainly, you will want to see your donation dollars stretched as far as possible and...

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  • January 06, 2010

    We are very excited to be starting a new year here at Century of Compassion.  Though it is hard to believe that a decade of the 21st century has already passed, we are still ambitious about defining the 21st century through compassion.  In 2010 we will be focusing on poverty issues.  So, our Compassion Corps Volunteer Days will all be related to poverty issues.  Check our calendar for details.

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  • October 01, 2009

    Hi Everyone!  Welcome to the new (and improved!) Century of Compassion website.  Please take some time to peruse it.  Some new elements include the "Features" section with articles written exclusively for Century of Compassion, the "Compassion in the News" section with links to stories we've found on the web and delivered to you, and the ability to create your own login and leave comments.  Also be sure to check out our "Education," "Podcast", and "Gear Up!" offerings.  When you are finished with your visit please participate in the poll below or send us a message through "Contact Us" and provide your feedback.  Thanks!

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Was the first decade of the 21st century a more compassionate time than the last decade of the 20th?
 

compassion in the news

  • January 07, 2010

    Hi Everyone!  I just spotted an article by Elizah Leigh on Causecast and wanted to bring it to your attention.  Mentoring can be a strong positive force in the life of a young person.  I am grateful to the many mentors who helped me become the person that I am today and I now mentor others as a way to "pay forward" the gifts of knowledge and confidence that were given to me.
    Here is an excerpt:  “...January happens to be National Mentoring Month, a time in which both the government and nonprofit organizations across the nation are shining the spotlight on the importance of mentoring... 

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  • October 24, 2009
    "One of the great untapped resources we have today is our individual potential to make a difference. Imagine if everyone woke up and asked themselves, "What difference do I feel called to make today?" What kind of positive impact could that have?" Click here to read the full article.
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  • October 19, 2009

    This is an in interesting piece about a new charter that is being founded:

    "The Charter of Compassion comprises leading thinkers from many different faiths. It is a cooperative effort to restore not only compassionate thinking but, more important, compassionate action to the center of religious, moral and political life. Compassion is the principled determination to put ourselves in the shoes of the other, and lies at the heart of all religious and ethical systems."

    Click Here to read the entire article or Click Here to visit charterforcompassion.org.

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features

  • The Positive News
    August 28, 2009

    Scene: Debbie Reynolds Studios. Daytime; Saturday. Young male working at his desk (pssst… that would be me). Enter Lovely Lady.

    This Lovely Lady initiates conversation with this young man; a clueless actor who is now trying to devote all of his love to acting. He doesn’t even realize he’s being asked on a date by a hot, Swedish dancer. However, she is persistent and patient, keeps knocking and the actor finally gets a clue...

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  • The Positive News
    June 19, 2009

    David and Kate Bagby have been through hell, and somehow they're not only still standing, but are continuing to try and make the world a better place -- a place where no one else will be subjected to what they went through.

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  • The Positive News
    February 05, 2009
    I met Amy, aka “the glue,” at the office of a murder mystery company in The Valley shortly after I moved to L.A.  Of course I was with Sack, who worked often with that murder mystery company as well.  By the way, I have actually been killed twice in one night… I know, awesome isn’t it!
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