NORTHLAND'S FAVORITE HITS » Charity http://kool1017.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:03:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 America's 10 Worst Charities Don't Even Bother Giving Your Money to Those Who Need It Most http://kool1017.com/americas-10-worst-charities/ http://kool1017.com/americas-10-worst-charities/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:07:22 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=164018 Ever wonder where the money you donate to charity goes?

You’re not alone.

]]> http://kool1017.com/americas-10-worst-charities/feed/ 0 Brand X Pictures How To Make Your Donation Go Farther; Matching Funds Available To Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank This Summer http://kool1017.com/how-to-make-your-donation-go-farther-matching-funds-available-to-second-harvest-northern-lakes-food-bank-this-summer/ http://kool1017.com/how-to-make-your-donation-go-farther-matching-funds-available-to-second-harvest-northern-lakes-food-bank-this-summer/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:20:06 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=146623 Donations to food shelf programs historically take a hit in  the summer months;  Not only do potential donors get busy but the need is also stronger - as families in need no longer have the services of public school lunch programs.

]]> http://kool1017.com/how-to-make-your-donation-go-farther-matching-funds-available-to-second-harvest-northern-lakes-food-bank-this-summer/feed/ 0 Source: Scribe And Scholar via flickr Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive Happens Saturday May 11th http://kool1017.com/letter-carriers-annual-food-drive-happens-saturday-may-11th/ http://kool1017.com/letter-carriers-annual-food-drive-happens-saturday-may-11th/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 17:00:51 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=140813 Northland letter carriers and area food banks are working together to staff a successful Letter Carriers Food Drive - an annual event that marks the largest one-day food drive in the country.

]]> http://kool1017.com/letter-carriers-annual-food-drive-happens-saturday-may-11th/feed/ 0 Source: Alameda County Community Food Bank via flickr Circle Of Hope Needs Clothing Donations http://kool1017.com/circle-of-hope-needs-clothing-donations/ http://kool1017.com/circle-of-hope-needs-clothing-donations/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:35:59 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=127858 Clean out your closets and help out a good cause!  The Circle of Hope is having their annual gently-used clothing sale at the Copper Top Church (First United Methodist Church), Saturday March 23rd.  Your help is needed.

]]> http://kool1017.com/circle-of-hope-needs-clothing-donations/feed/ 0 Source: M Kasahara via flickr Goodwill Contributions Lower Than Normal, Asking For Public To Help http://kool1017.com/goodwill-contributions-lower-than-normal-asking-for-public-to-help/ http://kool1017.com/goodwill-contributions-lower-than-normal-asking-for-public-to-help/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:38:45 +0000 Chris Allen http://kool1017.com/?p=122288 Spring is a popular time for cleaning out the garage and basement. Why not start early with your basement, closet, and attic. Then when it's warm enough, get the garage tackled. Some local Goodwill agencies sponsor spring cleaning contests, with gently used items going to Goodwill.

]]> http://kool1017.com/goodwill-contributions-lower-than-normal-asking-for-public-to-help/feed/ 0 (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Friends Of Animals Annual Breakfast Fundraiser Is Coming February 16th http://kool1017.com/friends-of-animals-annual-breakfast-fundraiser-is-coming-february-16th/ http://kool1017.com/friends-of-animals-annual-breakfast-fundraiser-is-coming-february-16th/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:21:13 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=119447 Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a delicious breakfast and help out our Northland pets.  The annual breakfast fundraiser for Friends Of Animals will happen Saturday, February 16th at the Cloquet VFW - from 8 to 11AM.

]]> http://kool1017.com/friends-of-animals-annual-breakfast-fundraiser-is-coming-february-16th/feed/ 0 Source: oosp via flickr Northland Chapter Of The American Red Cross Invites You To Holiday Mail For Heroes http://kool1017.com/northland-chapter-of-the-american-red-cross-invites-you-to-holiday-mail-for-heroes/ http://kool1017.com/northland-chapter-of-the-american-red-cross-invites-you-to-holiday-mail-for-heroes/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:11:12 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=101579 The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross wants to help brighten the holidays of active  military members and wounded warriors with their Holiday Mail For Heroes program.

]]> http://kool1017.com/northland-chapter-of-the-american-red-cross-invites-you-to-holiday-mail-for-heroes/feed/ 0 Source: Louisville red cross via flickr Help Support PAVSA at Their Annual Art Auction http://kool1017.com/help-support-pavsa-at-their-annual-art-auction-thursday-november-15th/ http://kool1017.com/help-support-pavsa-at-their-annual-art-auction-thursday-november-15th/#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:15:50 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=97985 Help raise money to support victims of sexual violence in the Northland at PAVSA's Annual Art Auction - happening Thursday, November 15th at Clyde Iron Works, starting at 5PM.

]]> http://kool1017.com/help-support-pavsa-at-their-annual-art-auction-thursday-november-15th/feed/ 0 Source: Waltarrrrr via flickr Salvation Army Goes High Tech; Accepts Credit Cards http://kool1017.com/salvation-army-goes-high-tech-accepts-credit-cards/ http://kool1017.com/salvation-army-goes-high-tech-accepts-credit-cards/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:32:05 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=25591 Call it a sign of the times:  The Salvation Army is kettle-testing a way for people to donate using credit cards.
Don't have any change to spare for the guy ringing the bell at the Salvation Army kettle? Soon, you may be able to pull out your credit card to make your donation

]]> http://kool1017.com/salvation-army-goes-high-tech-accepts-credit-cards/feed/ 0 Source: cityofforthworth via flickr Restaurant Owner Surprises Black Friday Shoppers With Cash http://kool1017.com/restaurant-owner-surprises-black-friday-shoppers-with-cash/ http://kool1017.com/restaurant-owner-surprises-black-friday-shoppers-with-cash/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:23:39 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=23477 Maybe there IS Christmas Spirit - somewhere.  A Tim Horton's restaurant franchise owner in New England surprised Black Friday shoppers with gift cards.
Jamie Myers owns several tim hortons restaurants in Bangor

]]> http://kool1017.com/restaurant-owner-surprises-black-friday-shoppers-with-cash/feed/ 0 Source: Bill Barber via flickr Songs For Japan Released http://kool1017.com/songs-for-japan-released/ http://kool1017.com/songs-for-japan-released/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:38:36 +0000 Chris Allen http://kool1017.com/?p=4037 Looking for a great way to contribute some money to help all the people in Japan ? A new album called "Songs For Japan" was released yesterday with music from many different artists with all the proceeds going to help aid in Japan. Read on for the details and song list.

]]> http://kool1017.com/songs-for-japan-released/feed/ 0 (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)