Jessica Biel is aware of this, and felt that the tools of online social networking could be put to better use. And so, she teamed up with her dad to start the Make The Difference Network, which aims to connect individuals and businesses with nonprofits to make caring and doing good things just a little easier.

People can use MTDN to search for nonprofit organizations, donate to their wishes (like literacy, women’s issues, holistic health, etc.), and then see how their donations help the organization. The nonprofits can join for free, and they keep every single bit of the donations made.

Jessica was inspired to do what she could to aid individuals and organizations in need after helping to raise money for a fan with muscular dystrophy. The fan has since passed away, but she continues to be inspired by his (and his family’s) courage, and knows that by providing MTDN, she’ll be helping others in similar situations.

If you have a specific cause you’d like to help fund, but don’t know what organization you should give your money to, check out the wish section of MTDN and find your cause!

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