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Family Violence Exists Intergenerationally Within Far Too Many Families

April 11, 2018

Family Violence exists intergenerationally within far too many families, in the form of: Child abuse and neglect, Spouse and partner abuse (also known as domestic…

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Let’s Teach our Kids About the Economics of Life – Before it’s Too Late!

April 3, 2018

Should I buy a coffee on my way to work or make coffee in the office break room? Is taking on student loans for a…

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Make-A-Wish® Challenges You to Support World Wish Day® this April

April 1, 2018

World Wish Day, April 29, celebrates the day that Chris Greicius’ wish was granted in 1980 – sparking the creation of Make-A-Wish and a global…

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March is National Reading Month – Join RIF So All Children Have the Ability to Read and Succeed

March 22, 2018

It’s a startling fact that 25 million children in the U.S. cannot read proficiently and by the fourth grade, 65% of children are reading below…

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Superheroes Unite to Protect the Future of Children Diagnosed with Cancer

March 12, 2018

 “Your child has cancer” – it’s the worst news a parent can hear. For some families, this heartbreaking news comes just months after their son’s…

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Reading Is Still Fundamental

January 2, 2018

There is a significant and cyclical literacy crisis facing America today and it begins with our children. 34 percent of children entering kindergarten lack the…

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On #GivingTuesday Give the Gift of Sight

November 20, 2017

This #GivingTuesday Orbis encourages supporters to give the gift of sight by participating in our matching challenge. One of our generous donors has agreed to…

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Be a #DreamMaker this #GivingTuesday

November 20, 2017

Many of our greatest memories are made with the children in our lives, whether it be our children, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren, center around the holidays;…

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Tackling Poverty in Appalachia

November 17, 2017

Those living in poverty in Eastern Kentucky, and Central Appalachia generally, deal with chronic and serious challenges. Much progress has been made in tackling poverty…

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Helping Children in the Classroom to Dream Big through Workplace Giving

November 17, 2017

At the beginning of every school year, many eager children sit in the front of the classroom armed with No. 2 pencils, wide-ruled paper and…

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Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse Teams-up with Christian Appalachian Project to Impact Lives of Children and Families in Appalachia

November 17, 2017

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is a nonprofit, interdenominational organization in Appalachia committed to serving people in need through self-help human service programs. They are creating…

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Be a #GivingTuesday CUREsader

November 16, 2017

Today, and every single day, 43 families will hear the devastating news that no parent should hear: their child has cancer. At CureSearch, it is…

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