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These actors, singers and personalities are top earners and top philanthropists. See where they are giving back all across the globe.

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Starting an orphanage was the easy part. Trekking into the Himalayas to find the families of 24 "lost children" would take everything he had.

Volunteers Help Repay a Disabled Veteran's Sacrifice

After an enemy bullet left Staff Sergeant Matt Keil paralyzed, an army of volunteers found a way to repay his sacrifice.

Hero Returns to Liberia to Give Back

Forced from her home at 12 by rampaging rebels, MacDella Cooper returned to give back to the children of her homeland.

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Volunteering

Read our profiles of volunteers making a difference, find out how you can start volunteering and get inspired to act!

See other topics in Make It Matter

Young Volunteers Making a Difference

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