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Great Charities

Our list of our favorite charities around town. more

Random Acts of Kindness

Giving back can be as simple as helping a stranger. Meet five people who are doing just that. more

Sizing Up a Charity

It doesn’t matter whether you’re giving $100 or $10,000—you want to know that your donation will be used wisely. more

64 Ways to Do Good: Charities in Washington

64 Ways to Do Good

Support the arts. Feed the hungry. Help a veteran. Give a child a chance. Here are good charities worthy of your time, energy, and money. more

The List: Great Charities

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Sizing Up a Charity

It doesn’t matter whether you’re giving $100 or $10,000—you want to know that your donation will be used wisely. more

Hog-Wild for Charity

Washington’s chefs do a lot for the community, from donating food to driving for a cause more

Made With Love

Washingtonians young and old are knitting for good causes more

A $7,500 Slumber Party?

Or a $2,000 parking spot? Private schools raise a lot of money through auctions. Here’s what sells—and doesn’t. more

Board Games

Which nonprofit boards are the hottest to serve on? And which are not so hot? more

Sharing Your Knowledge

Love aviation? Art? Animals? As a museum docent, you can share your passion. more

How About Some Peeps?

Charities love donations—even if some can be challenging. What does a food bank do with 13,000 marshmallow candies? more

Not Your Father’s Philanthropy

A new generation of givers is changing charity: They’re not just writing checks; they’re getting involved with local nonprofits and working toward real change more

Where Do VIPs Give?

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So You Want to Be a Philanthropist

It’s easier than ever to set up a family foundation, donor-advised fund, or giving circle more

Who’s Most Generous?

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Companies With a Heart

Golf tournaments. Chili cook-offs. Silent auctions. Employers do a lot to raise money for charity. Here are three winning ideas. more

Next, Thank All the Lawyers

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Use Your Skills

People are more likely to stick with volunteering if the task uses their education or expertise. These opportunities do just that. more

Random Acts of Kindness

Giving back can be as simple as helping a stranger. Meet five people who are doing just that. more

Spare Some Change?

An expert on the homeless addresses this question: Should passersby give panhandlers money? more

Simple Acts

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Our Valentine's Day Guide

Spending Valentine's Day with that special someone? Flying solo? Either way, here's our guide to make sure it's your best one yet. more

Killer App

Have a bunch of Silicon Valley geeks at Palantir Technologies figured out how to stop terrorists? more

Ask Harry and Louise: Is There Any Truth to the Six-Week Rule?

Our husband-and-wife team weigh in on the dating theory that says it takes just a month and a half to know whether someone is right for you. more

Sex—and Other Secrets

Iris Krasnow, the author of bestselling books on relationships, talks about what makes love last. more

White House Source: President Will Have to Vacate Oval Office Next Year

Planned renovation to the White House means the next president—whoever it is—may be displaced from the Oval Office for as long as a year. more

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What to Do This Weekend: February 2 to 5

Opening night of “Blood Wedding” at the Source, the Discover Ellington festival at Strathmore, and Super Bowl parties galore. more

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