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Creative Microphilanthropy: GOOD Staff Edition #30DaysofGOOD

Take a look at how the GOOD staff spent $30 for this month's 30 Days of GOOD microphilanthropy challenge.

Christine Wong
By Christine WongJan 05, 2012
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For December's #30DaysofGOOD challenge, we're asking our GOOD community to participate in creative microphilanthropy by giving away $30 (in total for the month) in the most creative and inspiring way possible. This means adding your personal touch to small acts of kindness.

Here's a preview of a few inventive acts of microphilantrophy made by our very own GOOD staff.

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