Robin Abcarian: Want to help those in need but not sure how to begin? Here's an idea: Start small
LOS ANGELES — For years, longtime friends Rick Stoff and Richard Foos had been knocking around an idea for a different way to approach charity, one that might get their friends to do more than just write checks and wring their hands.
Both were steeped in the world of giving. Foos, a co-founder of Rhino Records, is a philanthropist and reliable supporter of progressive causes. And Stoff, who retired three years ago, spent 14 years as a salesman for the social services agency , which helps people prepare for, find and keep jobs. His role
