9 Nov 2012
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Vinny Guadagnino’s birthday is this Sunday, but it's not keeping him from thinking about others -- the “Jersey Shore” cast member has unleashed his inner philanthropist and is helping Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. He’s put together a page at GoFundMe to raise money for Staten Island, and you might be able to get some awesome gifts if you give.

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With many still without power, heat or even running water, the recovery process is well under way in the Northeast after Hurricane Sandy. Even musicians like RihannaJustin Bieber, and Lady Gaga are stepping up and spearheading incredible acts of love!

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Right now it can feel as if natural disasters are happening everywhere. On Wednesday a large earthquake (7.4 magnitude, to be precise) hit Guatemala, and Maroon 5's Adam Levine wants you to help.

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8 Nov 2012
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There are plenty of ways to help with Hurricane Sandy disaster relief -- for everyone concerned about the animals affected by the storm, there are def ways you can help our furry friends. Animal lovers, take a look!

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On November 15, MTV will be airing "Restore the Shore," a special to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy, especially in the area where “Jersey Shore” takes place. Members of the “Jersey Shore” cast will be taking part, and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has a simple but helpful idea to lend a hand.

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7 Nov 2012
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Bimonthly, we'll take an artist on the rise on the MTV Music Meter and, to help you discover them a little more, detail some of their philanthropic tendencies -- from Mika to Ellie Goulding. This week: The Lumineers!

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5 Nov 2012
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Now that Hurricane Sandy has passed, the nation is coming together and doing what it can to help rebuild. On Friday NBC Universal held a live benefit concert to fund raise for the American Red Cross, and Christina Aguilera was one of the stars who took part.

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Hurricane Sandy did major damage to the East Coast, and New Jersey took some of the worst of it. That’s why we’ll have the "Restore the Shore" special airing soon, and members of "Jersey Shore" are already volunteering their time and goods.

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The onslaught of Hurricane Sandy so close to November 6 had many people wondering if Election Day would be bumped to a later date, but that is not happening. People in the affected areas have different options for how they can vote.

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2 Nov 2012
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Hurricane Sandy has affected over 8 million people and if you're one of the lucky ones who didn't get hit you probably still know someone who was affected by the natural disaster. There are many ways you can help out from donating a few dollars to giving blood. People also need emotional support and our friends at Love Is Louder is helping to provide just that, with your help of course.

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