Causecast is a community of people who want to make a difference. They describe their website as “a platform where media, philanthropy, social networking, entertainment and education converge to serve a greater purpose.”

Heidi Minx began her working life with a career in marketing, but it wasn’t until a trip to Haiti when she discovered what she really wanted to do. She wanted to be more hands on, to use her expertise to help the less fortunate.

Over the past four years, Garden of Dreams has created once in a lifetime experiences for more than 134,000 tri-state area children. The nonprofit works with all teams and brands related to Madison Square Garden to bring joy and happiness to children.

Tickets-For-Charity is “where great events and great causes come together,” providing people with the opportunity to buy event tickets and give back to charities at the same time.

CNN Heroes is a special section of the CNN website that focuses on everyday people who are changing the world. Visit their site to nominate a hero you know.

The Medtronic Global Heroes program celebrates the passion and accomplishments of runners who benefit from medical technology.

Last Friday, more than 25 television networks aired the ‘Hope For Haiti Now’ telethon, which featured musical performances, celebrity appeals, and reports from Haiti.

Gwendolyn Strong was born perfectly healthy in October 2007. But, at 6-months-old, her health took a bad turn, as she was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type I.

The holiday season is a great time to give back to worthy causes. Here are some of the ways you can give a happier holiday to those in need with gifts that give back.

Spirit Jump is a grassroots non-profit organization with a mission to provide hope and comfort to the many men, women and children battling cancer.