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	Blog: Mobile Active - CorinneRamey's Blog Posted: April 8th, 2008 Blurb: Another organization, called Do Something, has already begun using mobile phones to recruit volunteers. The New York-based nonprofit connects teenagers with volunteer opportunities and works to get more young people to volunteer. In an email to MobileActive, Chief Marketing Officer Aria Finger said teens are four times more likely to volunteer when asked.
	Blog: Indiependent Music Posted: April 4th, 2008 Blurb: The Impact of the 2008 Take Action! Tour: Over $75,000 raised for Do Something which helps young people make a positive difference in the world - based on 10% of ticket revenue and additional tour related fundraising.
	Blog: Beauty Blabber Posted: January 16th, 2008 Blurb: In coordination with Aeropostale and Dosomething.org, Rachel and Hayden have helped launched Teens For Jeans. It’s a brand new charity that will give jeans to homeless teens.
	Blog: Wesleying Posted: January 15th, 2008 Blurb: Even though I may not technically be a teenager anymore, this Teens for Jeans thing seems pretty cool (especially since I have some jeans at home that I just need to accept as too small for me now). So if you, too, have some old jeans lying around at home, bring them back to school! I'll take them to Aéropostale in Meriden where they'll be donated to homeless teens who need...jeans.
	Blog: Sanborn Central Posted: January 15th, 2008 Blurb: Did you know 1 in 3 homeless people in the U.S. are under the age of 18? Start the new year by going through your closet to collect jeans for homeless teens. From January 22nd to February 10th, you can drop off any brand of your gently worn jeans at any Aeropostale location across the U.S. and Canada and Do Something will make sure they get donated to a local homeless shelter. Plus, you’ll get a coupon for an additional 20% off a new pair of jeans!
	Blog: The Store Front Posted: January 15th, 2008 Blurb: Clean out your closets. Since it's the new year, many people are resolving to get more organized and to clear out what they no longer need. Here's an extra incentive. Teenage retail chain Aeropostale, along with Do Something, a non-profit organization, are asking people to donate used jeans to teens who are homeless.
	Blog: Boston Now Posted: January 15th, 2007 Blurb: Jeans in your closet that make you look less than fabulous? From Jan. 22nd to Feb. 10th, drop them at any Aéropostale store. Teens for Jeans will donate them to teens at homeless shelters. Learn more at teensforjeans.com.
	Blog: Scan and Plan Posted: January 14th, 2008 Blurb: The Aeropostale clothing stores, including the ones at Frenchtown Square in Monroe, Westfield Shoppingtown Franklin Park in Toledo and Southgate mall in Taylor, are participating in a Teens for Jeans campaign Jan. 22 through Feb. 10.
	Blog: Monroe on a Budget Posted: January 14th, 2008 Blurb: The Aeropostale clothing stores, including the ones at Frenchtown Square in Monroe, Westfield Shoppingtown Franklin Park in Toledo and Southgate mall in Taylor, are participating in a Teens for Jeans campaign Jan. 22 through Feb. 10.
	Blog: Just Browsing Posted: January 14th, 2008 Blurb: A new program that teams up teen-oriented retailer Aeropostale with the not-for-profit organization Do Something is about to kick off.
	Blog: Sammit Posted: January 14th, 2008 Blurb: Aeropostale has enlisted “Jumper” stars Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen, pictured, to promote the Do Something “Teens for Jeans” campaign, which collects clothing for the young homeless and needy. (Why Aeropostale’s interest? It’s estimated that 1/3 of all homeless people are younger than 18, and the store’s target demo is in the 14- to 17-year-old range.)
	Blog: FabSugar Posted: January 12th, 2008 Blurb: Aéropostale, known for its relaxed and inexpensive jeans, is having a Teens For Jeans drive, which aids homelessness. Between Jan. 22 and Feb. 10, donate any of your gently worn jeans, and the company will give you 20 percent off a brand new pair. What's more, they will donate 10,000 pairs of jeans to homeless teens
	Blog: On the Edge Posted: January 12th, 2008 Blurb: Peep Jumper costars and BFFs Hayden Christensen & Rachel Bilson’s PSA for Teens for Jeans, a nation-wide jeans drive kicking off now!
	Blog: New Life for Old Denim Posted: January 10th, 2008 Blurb: The annual holiday coat drives are winding down, but that doesn't mean your closet cleaning should come to an end. Let's move on to your old jeans. Aeropostale stores have teamed up with activist organization Do Something to run a campaign called Teens for Jeans which will collect gently worn jeans for redistribution to homeless teens in crisis.
	Blog: Allie's Green Answers Posted: January 10th, 2008 Blurb: You know you have a few pairs of jeans in your closet that you never wear. They used to fit, but now they’re hard to button (because they shrunk, of course). So quit letting them take up valuable real estate in your closet and pass them on to someone who needs them.Between January 22nd and February 10th, Aeropostale stores are collecting jeans to give to local teen shelters through their Teens for Jeans campaign.
	Blog: Gossip Headlines Posted: January 10th, 2008 Blurb: Peep Jumper costars and BFFs Hayden Christensen & Rachel Bilson’s PSA for Teens for Jeans, a nation-wide jeans drive kicking off now!
	Blog: FashAddiX Posted: January 9th, 2008 Blurb: Rachel Bilson & Hayden Christensen for Aeropostale's Teens for Jeans, helping out the homeless. What a great cause!
	Blog: Oso Blog Posted: January 9th, 2008 Blurb: I'm guessing Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen’s New Year's resolution was to be more charitable in '08. The pair have started the year doing their bit by appearing in an advert for the Teens for Jeans charity.
	Blog: Ecorazzi Posted: January 8th, 2008 Blurb: Some of us have good genes and some of us have good jeans. If you just so happen to rock the latter, then Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen WANT YOU!!
	Blog: Save the OC Posted: January 8th, 2008 Blurb: This clip is of Rachel Bilson and boyfriend Hayden Christensen who are doing the JeansForTeens campaign. Yes, Bilson and Brody fans can vent their frustrations in the comments section.
	Blog: Run Spot Run Posted: January 8th, 2008 Blurb: Quoted from Do Something’s e-newsletter: “Did you know, 1 in 3 homeless people in the US are under the age of 18! So, start this year by going through your closet to collect jeans for homeless teens. From January 22nd to February 10th, you can drop off your gently-worn jeans at any Aéropostale location across the US and Canada and Do Something will make sure they get donated to a local homeless shelter. Plus, you’ll get a coupon for an additional 20% off a new pair of jeans!” Or just check out the Do Something website for inspiration in helping others. You could make a world of difference!
	Blog: Style Crunch Posted: January 8th, 2008 Blurb: Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen teamed up for a Teens for Jeans drive.
	Blog: Current Posted: January 8th, 2008 Blurb: Aeropostale has launched their new campaign, Teens for Jeans. The campaign will donate jeans (that you have donated) to local teen homeless shelters. If giving back to the community is not enough, you get a 20% discount on your next pair of jeans at Aeropostale.
	Blog: Ally Scraps Posted: January 8th, 2008 Blurb: Anyone shop there? My kids love it. Anyway I got an email from them about something they are doing from Jan. 22 through Feb. 10. It's called Teens for Jeans. You take in gently used jeans,any brand, & they will donate them to a teen homeless shelter.
	Blog: Care 2 Posted: January 7th, 2007 Blurb: Did you know, 1 in 3 homeless people in the US are under the age of 18! So, start this year by going through your closet to collect jeans for homeless teens. From January 22nd to February 10th, you can drop off your gently-worn jeans at any Aeropostale location across the US and Canada and Do Something will make sure they get donated to a local homeless shelter.
	Blog: Eastridge Blog Posted: January 7th, 2008 Blurb: Do something to help the homeless. Go through your closet. Bring any brand of your gently worn jeans to Aeropostale, located at Upper Level Center Court, and Aero will donate them to a local teen shelter.
	Blog: Flower the People You Love With Blog Posted: January 7th, 2008 Blurb: I think this is a really cool idea. I'm really proud to be a part of it. Plus - I HEART RACHEL BILSON!
	Blog: Ryan's Punk Music Blog Posted: December 31, 2007 Blurb: This year, Take Action is partnered up with Do Something, an organization that distributes weekly grants to young peoples with ideas on improving their communities.
	Blog: Children: Foreign Policy Blog Posted: December 3rd, 2007 Blurb: Ideas for Giving Back to Children in Need - #8: Find projects that help children in your neighborhood at dosomething.org.
	Blog: Eco America News Blog Posted: December 1st, 2007 Blurb: Alternatively, online users can find out about green events, political rallies or local meet ups on social action sites such as Leonardo DiCaprio’s 11th Hour Action, Care2, Do Something, Meetup, Step It Up, TakingITGlobal, and WorldCoolers.
	Blog: Life in San Diego - From My Perspective ... Posted: November 27th, 2007 Blurb: I don’t know about you, but this is the season that I remind myself that I don’t have it all that bad and I want to give back to the causes that I think are important. Here are some of the charities that I try to support each year: This is a cool local resource no matter where you are, check out dosomething.org.
	Blog: Dr. Stacy, The Portable Pediatrician Posted: November 23rd, 2007 Blurb: These days it is very easy to find volunteering families for your family by doing a quick search online. You can search for "volunteering activities in _______" (your town), search on Volunteer Match by city, or check out a teen and preteen website called Do Something. Or if your family is interested in a particular cause, such as disaster relief or homelessness, search by the topic online. One last useful place to look is at a local church or synagogue.
	Blog: 4 The Love of Animals Posted: November 3rd, 2007 Blurb: Del Monte Do Something Good For You! Grant is awarding a young winner $2,500 to promote healthy living, including dog related programs. I think that it would be awesome if the grant went to someone who thought of a way to include dogs as part of their get healthy idea.
	Blog: Chocolate Dog Blog Posted: November 2nd, 2007 Blurb: "Every now and then I get emails from people asking for a little help to promote their site or product. Generally I pass because it is just someone wanting free press for their own stuff. This is different and I think it is a good cause. I wanted to contact you on behalf of the Del Monte Do Something Good For You! Grant that is awarding a young winner $2500 to promote healthy living, including dog related programs."
	Blog: So what can I do? Posted: October 30th, 2007 Blurb: "DoSomething.org is a place for young people who are excited about making our world a better place for all of us. They provide 'a place to connect, a place to be inspired, be supported, be celebrated.'"
	Blog: Don't Tell The Donor Posted: September 7th, 2007 Blurb: "Today, I stumbled on to Celebs Done Good. They use a cool mix of celebrity gossip, funny pictures, and current events about philanthropy of good deeds. The blog is produced by the cool folks over at DoSomething.org. Look at this cool description on the group's website... Now that's what I call a mission statement."
	Blog: Association of Christian Entertainment Blog Posted: July 24th, 2007 Blurb: " The moody graphics and pulsing soundtrack of Karma Tycoon convey the look of your typical video game. Absent, however, are the M-16s, camouflage humvees and vampires that fill the screens of most of its competition. Karma Tycoon is all about another type of thrill-seeking: youth philanthropy."
	Blog: Flowers on the Wayside Posted: June 13th, 2007 Blurb:Digital Games for Social ChangeConference, "Karma Tycoon, where players can pick some type of nonprofit organization they would like to administer and establish it in one of 12 major U.S. cities. The game by DoSomething.org aims to entertain teens while also giving them an appreciation for the business side of charitable works. In an Interview in USA Today a child said: “Why not create a game that maximizes karma in order to make the world a better place?” The game is developed with the help of the JP Morgan Chase Bank: “This is one example of many where we will collaborate with an organization to bring change. Social investing is core to the business strategy and the culture of JP Morgan Chase.”
	Blog: Ralph's Website Posted: June 11th, 2007 Blurb: " [Karma Tycoon] it captures alot of what you think gaming “could be” in the years ahead."
	Blog: Daily Motivator Posted: June 5th, 2007 Blurb: "Karma Tycoon: Incubating Compassion, A New York-based nonprofit is hoping to strike a philanthropic spark with Karma Tycoon, a new online game for teenagers and a creation of the non-profit DoSomething.org."

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