Save the World—and Save Money

You can take care of the environment and fill the piggy bank at the same time.

By: Cindy Carcamo | Source: AARP.org | April 2009

About the Purpose Prize

The Purpose Prize aims to engage millions of boomers in encore careers that combine social impact, personal meaning, and continued income in the second half of life — and produce a windfall of human talent to solve society’s most pressing issues.

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Bay Area Gardener's Foundation

The Bay Area Gardener’s Foundation offers $1,500 scholarships to low-income students from nine San Francisco Bay area counties. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average for the entire school year and commit to 20 hours of community service at a nonprofit organization each semester. E-mail info@bagf.org or write:
BAFG
P.O. Box 3446
Redwood City, CA 94064
Phone: 650-655-2002

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