As Earth Day comes to a close, we clean the dirt from under our fingernails, take one last look at the newly planted trees and gardens, separate the day’s recycling and wonder what might come next. There are so many avenues that we can take to put hands and feet to our passions that it can seem overwhelming when deciding where to begin.
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Fortunately, American Express Members Project has brought a wide range of opportunities to their customers and site participants. As soon as you visit , you are greeted with ways to take action.
- Every three months, American Express is donating $200,000 to the charity of your choice. Simply click Vote and make your voice heard.
- If you’d like to be more hands-on, American Express would like to make it possible. By clicking Volunteer, a keyword search will pair you with the volunteer project that is right for you. As a card holder, you may even be eligible for rewards points just for volunteering your time.
- Members Project also makes it simple to give monetarily through the Donate link. Card holders can choose from one million charities, and donations can be made both through the card and through Membership Rewards points.
- Like what you see? You can enter the Spread the Word area to find banners and links to share with your friends. Many hands make light work!
The best part about Members Project is that it is not limited to certain passions or projects. There are many issues to be informed of and to spread the word about, and you are sure to find your niche in one of them. From Recycling to Human Rights, Conservation to Campaign Finance Reform, nearly every concern can be met with opportunity at the Members Project site.
American Express and TakePart.com have given us simple, tangible ways to make a difference. It just takes one step at a time to change one life at a time.
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by the American Express Members Project and the One2One Network.
