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Join the 29 Gifts Challenge and give one thing away each day for 29 days. Share your stories about how it impacts your life to focus on giving in this online community.

WHY: Because to see the world change, we have to do something to change the world. Be an important part of the global giving movement that inspires more generosity on our planet.

http://29gifts.org/

This organization manages a New York City materials exchange, provides technical assistance with solid waste reduction and environmentally preferable purchasing, and conducts informal research and development projects.

WHY: Because one company's waste is another's raw material. WasteMatch enables companies to cut costs while efficiently and effectively reducing waste and being mindful about the environment. A win-win!

http://www.wastematch.org

Through community projects, this organization provides impoverished children, the forgotten and the elderly across the globe the basic human needs, like food, shelter, medical services and educational assistance.

WHY: Because Operation Shanti believes that every human can and should stand on their own. They're on a mission to provide the tools to do so.

www.operationshanti.org/

Encourages marathon runners to donate their race medals so that they can be redistributed to those battling disease, handicap or similar challenge.

WHY: Those fighting these tough battles may not be able to run a marathon, but are in their own marathon to live their lives, and should be rewarded for their continued stregnth and courage.

www.medals4mettle.org/

Strives to make clean water available to everyone worldwide, one drop at a time, through education and the arts.

WHY: Clean water is essential to your life and health and SHOULD be available to everyone worldwide.

http://www.onedrop.org/en

Birthday party guests are encouraged to RSVP and make an online monetary gift, which is pooled for the purchase of one special gift and to support one meaningful cause.

WHY: By giving a special present to your loved one while also giving to a great cause - taking gift giving to the next level!

http://www.echoage.com

This website is a one-stop shop for private music lessons nationwide.

WHY: Finding a music teacher can be a bit daunting - HelpLessons is there to help you find the right instructor and to get you started.

http://www.takelessons.com

This eco-hub mixes adventure, ecology and education to take you to the most exciting, fragile corners of the planet.

WHY: Eco-knowledge is power. Learn, act, share and speak on the environment.

http://www.adventureecology.com

Promote healthy eating by checking nutrition facts, tracking caloric intake and managing your weightloss (or gain) plan with this useful website.

WHY: Dieting and healthy eating isn't easy. This website offers the support and tools you need to make it just a little bit easier.

http://www.thedailyplate.com

This website allows for stylish hosts to design and send unique online invitations for events via e-mail, snail mail, SMS and more. It also features tools that allow the host to manage the event from start to finish.

WHY: Because you should be able to manage your events with ease and style.

http://www.pingg.com