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IBOs are more than Independent Business men and women. They are also members of the communities in which they live, and they contribute to the well being of their communities in many ways. Here is a story about IBOs giving of themselves to build better lives in the world around them.

• IBOs Hit a Home Run at Yankee Stadium Posted: 7/29/2010

Yankee Stadium is often the place for fast pitches and double plays. On June 22, IBOs hit a home run using the facility to partner their We Live to Give Foundation with the Easter Seals New York to thank civic leaders for helping people with disabilities and special needs, presenting awards at the World of Hope Gala.

• Raising Homes and Hopes in Haiti Posted: 7/14/2010

You may have heard of an Amish barn raising, but have you heard of an Amish home raising – in Haiti? It’s happening in response to the January 2010 earthquake with the help of the Haiti Benefit Auction and members like IBO Ervin Raber, affiliated with MarkerMan.

• Network TwentyOne IBOs Respond to the Needs in Haiti Posted: 3/23/2010

Through Network TwentyOne's non-profit organization, Network of Caring, IBOs throughout the Network TwentyOne world are acting to relieve the suffering in Haiti.

• First Responder in Haiti Posted: 3/19/2010

The images from post-earthquake Haiti have been incredible, but nothing we have seen back home is as devastating as the real thing in Haiti.

• IBOAI Members Take Action for Others Through Network of Caring Posted: 8/04/2009

IBOs build their businesses for many reasons and when they realize success they share it, as Network TwentyOne does with its global good-works effort, Network of Caring. Through it, IBOs around the world raise money, identify needs, organize volunteers, and take action.

• IBOs Serving Soup to Serve Others Posted: 7/02/2009

“To whom much is given, much is expected,” says Jean Valerio, an IBO from New York who every week serves the homeless of the Bronx with food, drink, and a smile through New York City Relief (NYCR).

• IBO Wintley Phipps Performed at Inauguration’s National Prayer Service Posted: 1/27/2009

Imagine the honor of being asked to perform during the inauguration of a new President of the United States. It happened for one talented IBO who also happens to be an active humanitarian and world-renowned vocal artist: Wintley Phipps, also founder and President/CEO of the U.S. Dream Academy.

• Victors Put Their Hearts into Local Heart Walk Posted: 10/03/2008

Jody and Kathy Victor aren’t new to doing good works for their community, but they wanted to do even more. When they saw a local university was holding a Heart Walk for the American Heart Association in September, it seemed like a great opportunity to contribute. See how they inspired a team, an organization, and a community.