Happy Friday! Today has been an eventful week! Lot's of opportunities to do social good, using your voice to exercise your civic rights, and there are still plenty of opportunities to help with Hurricane Sandy relief. See below for an inspiring story of the week and an amazing spirit of giving.

This upcoming week we are honoring our Vets and launching our civic accelerator.  Let's celebrate all our Vets and everyone who has served and protected America. Thank You.

Here is a link to all the places serving free meals to Veterans on Monday, Nov. 12.

Here are the news from the week:

• Do Good. Feel Better. Via AARP
• Sesame Street Explains Hurricane Sandy to Children.
• 2 Ways Congress Should Spur Charitable Giving for Sandy Relief via Forbes.
• Millenials Using Social Media for Social Good.
• How Charitable Giving Can Help Your Finances via Huffpost.
• Inspiring Story of the Week: Local woman donates more than $4,000 in dog food to shelters in New Jersey