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 Giving Back Hats Off to Celebrity Activists Many celebrities use their fame and fortune to help others. Brad Pitt heads up a New Orleans housing project. Oprah Winfrey started a school for girls in South Africa. Bono, U2's musical leader, makes people aware of global poverty and AIDS. He has met with political leaders worldwide to help change public policy. a "win-win" situation Both the celebrity and charity win when stars lend their names to charities. The good publicity may help boost the celebrity's career. And when celebrities make appearances and take action, public approval climbs even more. Charities see celebrities as creating a "face" for their causes. The media coverage often brings in more money and volunteers for the organization. putting your time and money to good use You don't have to have a lot of money to support a charity. Volunteering your time and talents to a cause you believe in is a good way to start. Perhaps you'd like to work at a local food shelter to help reduce hunger in your community. Or, if you're concerned about the environment, you can join in "green" efforts. Help reduce waste, conserve energy, and clean up your own neighborhood. Donating some of your own money is another way to help. Consider dividing your money into three categories – saving, spending, and sharing. The saving part allows you to plan ahead to meet your long-term goals. The spending chunk can be used to pay for stuff like gas and lunch money. It's the third segment – sharing – that will put you in the class of celebrity activists! You can save for your goals and help others by making regular deposits to your DCU Savings Account. |
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