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Chicago

Friends of the Chicago River

The most important thing you can do, as a proud Chicagoan, is try to make a difference in your own community.

Where to Volunteer in Chicago Right Now

Las Vegas

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As the year winds down, it's easy to get caught up in holiday shopping or tracking down the perfect dessert for your next office party.

How to Volunteer in Las Vegas this Holiday Season

San Diego

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The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes that sense of goodwill and generosity that many of us feel towards our fellow humans.

18 Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in San Diego

New York

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Celebrating the most wonderful time of year in the most remarkable city on Earth should never be taken for granted.

Where to See Dazzling Holiday Light Displays in NYC This Year

Dallas

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Gone are the days when the holidays centered around wish lists for all the material things we wanted to receive—at least we hope that’s the case for most people reading this.

Here's How to Volunteer in Dallas This Holiday Season

San Francisco

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We consider ourselves pretty lucky to be able to call San Francisco and/or the Bay Area home—it’s one of the most gorgeous places on the planet, full of natural beauty and wonder, and some pretty amazing humans.

30 Volunteer Opportunities to Keep San Francisco Golden

Houston

Houston Food Bank

‘Tis the season for spreading the holiday cheer, and one of the best ways to brighten the holidays is through volunteering.

Here's How to Volunteer in Houston This Holiday Season

Nashville

Thanksgiving

<p>From the best things to cook &amp; what to watch and do, to how you can spend time volunteering, Thrillist will help you have the best Thanksgiving.</p>


Thrillist Thanksgiving Guides: Everything to Buy, Cook, Watch & Do This Year

Crossroads Pets- Shop & Adopt

If you’re trying to roll from Santa’s “naughty” list to the roster of “nice” people, volunteering during the holiday season is kind of like cramming for an exam.

Here's How to Volunteer in Nashville This Holiday Season

Miami

KREL

A lot of people think of Miami as a “hot place for shady people.”

Celebrate Small Business Saturday at These South Florida Shops

Amaze Light Festival

It’s the most wonderful time of the year when streets are decked with boughs of holly for month-long Christmas activities with Santa and mulled wine.

Christmas Events and Winter Wonderlands 2 Hours Within NYC

Shop Small Business

Check out the best businesses to support in major cities across the country. Spanning restaurants, bars, boutiques, and more, each guide drives users to shop small and contribute to their community.

Shop Small Business: Where to Shop Local Near You

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Even within a major metropolis like New York City, a stroll around any local neighborhood throughout the five boroughs will spotlight the following: our beloved small businesses are the vital bedrocks of creativity, heart, and joy in the communities they serve.

Cool NYC Small Businesses to Support by Shopping Local 

Neighborly

The holidays are a time for giving thanks, for seasoning everything you consume with pumpkin spice, and for stampeding into Target for a Nintendo Switch.

The Best Suburban Neighborhoods You Should Totally Move To

With more space and located just outside major metro areas, it’s the best of both worlds.

Meet the Queen Bringing Epic Drag Shows to a Small Town in Maine

Lady D founded the Delicious Drag Divas out of sheer necessity for creating safe, entertaining spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community.

How a Two-Spirit Indigenous Activist Uses Dance to Make Their Voice Heard

While coming out, dance was a means of two-spirit expression for Sherenté Mishitashin Harris.

Everything You Need to Know to Find the Best Apartment

Follow these useful tips before signing your next lease.

Where to Volunteer in Chicago Right Now

Spread the love at park clean-ups, animal shelters, eco-friendly shops, and more.

How to Volunteer in Las Vegas this Holiday Season

From helping underserved communities to supporting children and animals in need, there are plenty of ways to make a difference in Vegas this holiday season and all year long.

18 Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in San Diego

From helping unhoused neighbors and at-risk youth to clothing drives, and more, there are plenty of ways to make a difference in America’s Finest City.

Where to See Dazzling Holiday Light Displays in NYC This Year

World-famous Christmas trees, laser light projections, and more to get in the spirit of the season.

Here's How to Volunteer in Dallas This Holiday Season

‘Tis better to give back than receive.

30 Volunteer Opportunities to Keep San Francisco Golden

From feeding the hungry to clothing and toy drives, there are plenty of ways to make a difference in SF this holiday season and all year long.

Here's How to Volunteer in Houston This Holiday Season

From food banks and assisting the unhoused to animal shelters and children's charities, give back this year.

Here's How to Volunteer in Nashville This Holiday Season

These are the best ways to make a difference locally this year

Celebrate Small Business Saturday at These South Florida Shops

Support your community—and score cool stuff.

Christmas Events and Winter Wonderlands 2 Hours Within NYC

Fun destinations in Hudson Valley, Long Island, and beyond, as well as timeless Big Apple traditions.

Cool NYC Small Businesses to Support by Shopping Local

These independently owned stores are vital bedrocks of creativity, heart, and joy in the communities they serve.

Where to Shop on Small Business Saturday in Chicago

Support your community with these local deals.