I read two articles last week in the Richmond Times-Dispatch that featured this site, DonorsChoose.org. A local teacher registered her class project on this site, and she obtained funding from folks all over the world. If you're a teacher, this site has funding opportunities and class project ideas.

If you're not a teacher, you should check it out. Donate to one of the projects that interest you. You don't have to give a lot in order to have a positive effect on others.