Creative Microphilanthropy: GOOD Staff Edition #30DaysofGOOD

When I was in second grade, I found a $20 bill on a busy sidewalk. It was clear that I wasn't going to find the owner, and I couldn't believe my luck. Just down the block was a Tower Records (R.I.P.), so I started to beeline to that garish red

Parking tickets are the bane of any urban dweller's existence. This month I'll be patrolling city streets armed with quarters, helping out anyone who's in the red. What costs me a quarter or two would cost that person $58. Think of it as a

I wanted to use my money on a creative small business—one that might not be the biggest moneymaker, but was fulfilling a passion. Luckily, at the Unique LA event, there were dozens of artists and desi

I love Los Angeles, and I wanted to find a way to give back to all the people who make life in this city worth living. I decided to give my $30 to the strangers to who share my favorite city routine, morning hikes in Griffith Park. I really appreciate

I’m a mom to two school-age boys, which means that the only place my $30 can go is their school, Melrose Avenue Elementary. It’s a ma

My weekend to-do list definitely included micro-philanthropy, but I had no idea what form that was going to take. To procrastinate, I met a friend for coffee across town, but halfway through my order, I realized that I hadn’t fed the meter.

Last week, my brand-new bike was stolen. I set it in front of my barbershop for 15 minutes while I ran inside for a haircut, and when I came out, it was gone. This was in broad daylight, at 11 in the morning, but everyone I talked to said they hadn

I stumbled on a great blog that shares ideas about giving away small sums of money. It got me thinking. Growing up in Los Angeles, car culture has always been a part of life. For many years, my ca