The downturn in the economy and rising food and gas prices are taking a toll on charities and non-profit organizations. Here are some ways you can still help without having to donate money.

Each year, anti-discrimination laws open the doors to higher learning for millions of disabled students. It's up to the students to navigate the world beyond those newly opened doors, and many have found that choosing a college where they receive the caring support of faculty, staff and fellow students can help pave the path to academic success.

It's reunion season, and if your 10-, 20- or even 30-year reunion is around the corner, you might be contemplating whether you should attend or not. Although the opportunity to see old friends and teachers is appealing, many people find themselves apprehensive about going. If you're on the fence, you should consider attending, and with a little preparation, you'll be sure to have a great time.

To help take money out of the gas tank this fall and put it back into the classroom, school districts across the country are switching to propane-fueled buses as a means of coping with swelling diesel costs--it's better for the environment and for childrens' health.

While conventional fundraisers may struggle in the tough economy, that doesn't mean people are unwilling to give. You just have to come up with some creative ways to make fundraising -- and in turn giving -- fun.

Even though fire sprinkler technology has been saving lives in commercial property, hotels and hospitals for 100 plus years, most people don't realize the same technology is available to protect their homes. If you're thinking of buying, building or remodeling a home now is the time to learn about this state-of-the-art fire protection.

Today's students gear up for back-to-school season by stocking up on expensive technology, from MP3 players to laptops. However, most students are unaware that dorm rooms and schools are some of the most dangerous places to store precious electronic equipment. Protecting a computer is part common sense, part hardware and part software.