Make It Matter

Reader's Digest believes in the power of the individual to create change. Make It Matter is our interactive platform to help you connect and act.

The Make It Matter Program
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The Make It Matter Program

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Make It Matter Poll Vote: What Matters Most to You?

You Chose Literacy and Education

Discover 5 easy ways you can promote reading and find out how Reader's Digest will support the cause.

 
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Who's Making a Difference In Your State?
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Parent alert: A growing number of teens are "sexting." Have you heard of the term and do you know what it means?

 
Monthly Challenge
Month of 2009-07-02
Prepare for an Emergency

Step: Find out how things in your home—a chair, rocks, aspirin, and a scarf—can keep you alive in 12 do-or-die emergencies. Learn what to do in a life threatening emergency.

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Stretch: Prepare an emergency plan. Have a family meeting to discuss the plan and review it every six months to make sure all contacts and information are up-to-date.

Yes, I'll Do It!

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Leap: Volunteer at your local Red Cross chapter and do your part to help people dealing with emergencies, evacuations and natural disasters.

Yes, I'll Do It!

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Simple answers to 13 common questions.

Reader's Digest Version of Going Green

Slideshow: 13 Ways to Go Green See the images of simple answers for common questions.

Quiz: Are you an eco-hero? Find out.

Discussion: What's the laziest way you're helping to save the environment? Share your tips.

Where you can help: Save Our Environment. Get tips to take action.

Five families show you how to get started, stay committed, and make a real difference.

Lead by Example

Discussion: How Do You Raise Kids to Care About Others? Tell us.

Where you can help: Join Kids Care Clubs, which matches people in need with kids who want to volunteer.

Other ways to help: Get more volunteering ideas