Citizens around the world are making commitments to better the world—one act of giving at a time. Find inspiration by browsing the list of commitments below and sign up to take a similar action in your community.

Light usage

Merry S, VA, United States

Other    TowardGift of Energy & Climate Change

I will turn off the lights in any room I am exiting if no one will occupy the space once I'm gone. … more


It's Not Easy Being Green

Alex A, VA, United States

Skills  |  Time    TowardGift of Energy & Climate Change

I'm promising to be more green in my day-to-day activities. I'm going to try using less energy, driving less, and using more eco-friendly products. I'm also going to encourage my whole family to do… more


Provide help to middle to high school students

Subhash G, VA, United States

Time    TowardGift of Education

Provide tutoring service or any educational help needed … more


Volunteer my time and efforts

Tejas P, VA, United States

Skills  |  Things  |  Time    TowardGift of Alleviating Poverty  |  Gift of Education  |  Gift of Energy & Climate Change  |  Gift of Global Health

Willing to do whatever is necessary to help the local community. … more


Volunteer in Southern Africa

Erin B, VA, United States

Time    TowardGift of Education

I am going to spend two weeks in a primary school in Springs South Africa teaching basic math and English to children ages 3-5 and helping school children ages 6-10 with their homework in the after… more


Free Programs & Services

Thomas BC R, VA, United States

Money  |  Skills  |  Things  |  Time  |  Other    TowardGift of Alleviating Poverty  |  Gift of Education  |  Gift of Cross Cutting

I was born and raised in Queens, NYC, currently residing here in Richmond, Virginia. Coming from a city where citizenship is important when it comes to community service within your community, I de… more


First Step to Better the World

Eric P, VA, United States

Skills  |  Things  |  Time  |  Other    TowardGift of Alleviating Poverty  |  Gift of Energy & Climate Change

I am willing to devote my time to help benefit this world given to me. Conserveing nature and wildlife is one of my main objectives. Our forests geberate life and is esential for not only wildlife,… more


Helping Haiti

VICKI H, VA, United States

Money    TowardGift of Alleviating Poverty  |  Gift of Global Health

I am going to donate money to an organization that is working in Haiti to help improve lives and living conditions. If … more


Working with children

Elena F, VA, United States

Skills  |  Time    TowardGift of Education  |  Gift of Energy & Climate Change  |  Gift of Global Health

volunteering in children hospital and/or educational institutions … more


Energy and Climate Change

Charisse H, VA, United States

Money  |  Other    TowardGift of Energy & Climate Change

I will look for and implement ways to make my home and lifestyle more energy efficient and conservative. … more



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