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Chuck Feeney
(Former) Billionaire Chuck Feeney gave away over 99% of his multi-billion dollar fortune to philanthropic endeavors, such as helping underprivileged kids go to college. He is now worth a few million dollars.
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Benefits of Kindness
Acts of kindness make us happier and healthier.
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John Mackey (Whole Foods CEO)
In 2006, the CEO of Whole Foods reduced his salary to $1 a year, donated his entire portfolio to charity, and set up a $100,000 fund for staff facing personal problems.
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WWOOF
WWOOF is an international program that allows you to travel the world, with food/accommodations covered, in exchange for volunteer work.
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Ecosia
Ecosia is a search engine that helps to save the environment by donating 80% of its income to planting trees in Brazil.
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United Arab Emirates Philanthropy
The United Arab Emirates donated a laptop to every high school student in Joplin, Missouri, after the city had been devastated by a tornado.
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Between 2007 and 2012, Bill Gates gave away $28 billion; saving 6 million lives.
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John F. Kennedy rejected his presidential salary of $100,000 a year and donated it to charity instead.
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