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This organization is in business to help families make lasting memories together. We at SHARE consider this group to be one of Charlotte's many gems! Watch the video and then click through to find out who our "Non-Profit of the Week" is.

As parents, we're excited about the findings in the Women Give 2013 report "New Research on Charitable Giving by Girls and Boys" that show that talking to our kids about charitable giving can make a BIG difference in their behavior. It seems common sense to us, but it's always good to have a study to back up what feels right.

You won't believe the amount of work this organization does for our entire community...inside and out! Watch the video and see who our Non-Profit of the Week is. Check out their fun Volunteer Opportunities while you're at it!

Jane Miles is all energy. Her bright blue eyes dance as she talks about her long volunteer career with Blumenthal Performing Arts. The former Associate Director at UNC Urban Institute describes her volunteer experience by comparing it with Maslow's Hierachy of Needs. "Just a few levels up from the most basic needs you'll see the need for socialization," she explains. "That's what volunteering initially gave me." 

Help, hope and healing. This organization provides support for grieving children and parents here in Charlotte. Where's SHARE? Watch the video above, then visit our Non-Profit of the Week to learn more.

Think history is old news? Think again. This organization makes Charlotte's past come alive. Where's SHARE? Watch the video above, then visit our Non-Profit of the Week to find out.

When I was a kid we moved from one side of town to another. Not a long distance, but close enough to a city bus stop so that my mom's commute to work would be much easier. Still, it seemed like a major move to a 7 year old. To help us get used to the idea, every time our travels  took us past our soon-to-be new neighborhood, Mom would say "See? If we lived there we would already be home."

Great photography.  Independent film screenings.  One of the best outreach programs in the country. Where's SHARE?  Watch the video above, then visit our Non-Profit of the Week for the answer. 

GUEST POST: Need some inspiration? Our friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte shared this post with us about their "Big of the Year" Keith Anderson. If you're interested in making a difference like Keith has, BBBSGC is always looking for more volunteers. It only takes a few hours a week to make a difference in the life of a child!

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