Viriginia businessman Earl W. Stafford launches the Doing Good Campaig...

Another Step in Doing Good Works

For Earl W. Stafford, footing the nearly $2 million bill to host a weekend of Washington presidential inauguration events for the disadvantaged, as he did in January 2009, was just the beginning. Now he’s urging others to reach out and help the needy become self-sufficient, with the goal of their eventually helping others.

To achieve this, the Virginia entrepreneur and head of the nonprofit has launched the Doing Good campaign, an online initiative that encourages volunteerism. The campaign shares “do-gooder” stories and promotes charitable giving. “You don’t have to have a lot to do a lot,” says Stafford, 61.

Comedian-author volunteered to do a public service announcement for the campaign.

“You have to give,” Cosby said at a recent event that launched the initiative. “It has to be a part of you.” Barbranda Lumpkins Walls is features editor at the AARP Bulletin. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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