Article: Shirley Wild: Rudd's group gives back

Justin Rudd's Long Beach Giving Project has given away $10,200 in just 20 days.

Inspired by Oprah's "Big Give" and "Idol Gives Back," Rudd challenged 15 participants to give $500 in a specific manner, with the winner to receive an additional $1,000 to give.

In the 20 days leading up to May 10, thousands of dollars in goods and services were given locally to those who needed help most.

Eighty or so attendees enjoyed a Mexican dinner prior to the awards ceremony, held at the Bay Shore Church Youth Center. Each of the participants gave a 5- to 10-minute presentation telling what they did with the money and what they learned from the project.

It sounded simple enough: No more than $100 could ...

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