Jessica Holmes, 9/3/11

Author: I Love Your Laugh

I've been to Africa. I've hung out with kids whose only possession is a ball made of leaves. And guess what -- they were grateful for it. I'll be keeping this in mind when I forgo loot bags at my son's upcoming birthday, and donate the money saved to filling up some bellies.

Alex Wirth, 9/1/11

Member of Youth Service America's Board of Directors, DoSomething.org

You may be asking yourself, what is so hard about giving away money? One short answer: nothing. How the question should be phrased is: What is so hard about giving away money responsibly?

Jonathan Lewis, 8/30/11

Founder/CEO, IonPoverty

If you have secured an independent income and are ready now to practice a bit of virtue, here are the 2011 Opportunity Collaboration Delegates working to "solve poverty" and create virtue with your capital.

Dion Nicole, 9/1/11

Contributor to PostBourgie.com

Between Anderson Cooper, Bono, and the New York Times deigning to (at least briefly) put a story about famine on the front page, it seems the world has finally taken notice of the unfolding disaster in the Horn of Africa. It is about DAMN time.

Kathleen Hale, 9/2/11

Sr. Correspondent, One Young Newsroom

According to Bob Gedolf, as one grows closer to one's own end, one also grows more impatient for younger generations to take a stand.

Lisa M. Dietlin, 9/2/11

CEO of Lisa M. Dietlin and Associates, Inc., philanthropic advisor, author

With Labor Day fast approaching, many of us are already beginning to anticipate the end of summer and all its fun activities. However, I suggest this Labor Day taking a look at the meaning of the holiday and what you can do to uphold and honor its original intent while making a difference.

Ted Hesson, 9/2/11

Online editor, Long Island Wins

It's not uncommon for migrants to undergo deportation and immediately begin planning a return trip to the U.S., driven by economic necessity and familial ties. Despite the awful risks, people continue to cross.

Gary A. Officer, 9/1/11

President and Chief Executive Officer of Rebuilding Together, Inc.

Labor Day, at its core, is one of our nation's most symbolic national holidays. It recognizes the hard work and sacrifice of generations of Americans, who by virtue of their toil, helped to build our great nation.

Zach Hunter, 9/2/11

19 year-old Abolitionist and Author

We understand that it is not enough to talk, talk is cheap. We must "Be the change that [we] wish to see in the world." Because of this knowledge, students are shaping solutions to many social ills
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Marc Joseph, 9/2/11

Author; CEO/President and Founder, DollarDays International, Inc.

As a nation, we need to provide our veterans with productive jobs back in society. Only a strong moral commitment from both business and government can achieve this. All of us need to work towards this end.

J. Branson, 9/2/11

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Of Rags: Sustainable Fashion

It's awesome to think that an entire school could show up for the first day of classes wearing shirts that encourage condom use and social acceptance of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Marc Wolf, 9/1/11

When I met Justin Elzie, the first Marine expelled under Don't Ask, Don't Tell, he asked in which branch of the military I had served. I told him I had never served, and he was shocked that I, as a civilian, would work to bring the stories of silenced military personnel to the surface.

Billie Jean King, 9/1/11

Founder, Women’s Sports Foundation

If you have arthritis like me, you know that sometimes the pain can feel unmanageable. But I am here to tell you there are ways to manage it. The key is to keep moving and take part in some form of physical activity every day.

Sally T. Prouty, 9/1/11

President and CEO, The Corps Network

Like military service, civilian service boosts pride among those who serve and can help make people feel a profound sense of connection to their country. It also provides countless benefits for communities and their residents.

Piyush Mangukiya, 9/1/11

Founder, EducateNcare.com

The vision for KNO Clothing was big -- to help end homelessness in United States. What started in one community a little less than a year ago is now a national fashion movement.

Scott Janssen, 8/31/11

Scott Janssen has a Master's degree in Political Science from Western Michigan University

Nearly two months ago I had a blog posted on the Huffington Post. I had no way of knowing the ramifications of what I had written, or that it would, pardon my truthful cliché, change my life.

Jennifer Hamady, 8/31/11

Voice and performance coach specializing in emotional issues that interfere with self-expression

"In the US we have trouble understanding because we don't see how vulnerable people are who are poor and without education, without any hopes that their children's lives will be better than theirs have been."