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Solving the National Affordable Housing Crisis with Mercy Housing

November 15, 2017

Every day, millions of Americans have to sacrifice food, education, and healthcare because the cost of housing is so high. The numbers are grim: only…

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Why Fairfax County Needs a Food Bank

November 15, 2017

People ask us all the time why Fairfax County needs a food bank. Just do the math. In 2015, Fairfax County had a median family…

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Build a Team — Be a Hero. Support GKTW on #GivingTuesday

November 14, 2017

#GivingTuesday is just 20 days away, and we have something super in store for 2017’s global day of giving. This year, we’ll harness the power…

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Be #ThankFULL this #GivingTuesday and Support Feeding America

November 14, 2017

Giving the perfect gift is hard. Gifts are stressful, both for the giver and the receiver; it’s hard to know exactly what someone will want.…

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On #GivingTuesday Help StandUp for Kids and End the Cycle of Youth Homelessness

November 14, 2017

No children should ever have to endure youth homelessness.  Here are a few different ways you can support StandUp for Kids this #GivingTuesday! Give $5, Get…

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The Impact a Wish Has on Children with Life-threatening Medical Conditions

November 9, 2017

While you may be familiar with the work of Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic, you may not know the impact a wish experience can have on not only…

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Keeping the Magic Alive for Children Living with Life-Threatening Illnesses

November 6, 2017

Each year 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For these children, simple surprises and joys of life are eclipsed…

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One Life-Changing Moment Leads to a Wish Come True

November 2, 2017

Photo provided courtesy of Catherine Clay Photography. It was a sudden shift that left an entire family in freefall. A routine revolving around Girl Scouts,…

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Housing + Education = Success!

October 24, 2017

AHC Inc. has been building quality affordable housing communities for low and very-low income families since 1975. Every time AHC builds a community, the non-profit…

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Children Across America Need Your Help

October 18, 2017

1 in 6 children across America struggle with hunger.  We hear stories every day from teachers, community leaders and parents about children who simply don’t…

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Once Suicidal, Here’s How Boys Town Helped Pyper Shine

October 18, 2017

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, Pyper was bullied in school to the point of ​considering suicide. Pyper and ​her father found hope at…

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Providing a “Different Kind of Healing” to Seriously Ill Children and Their Families

October 11, 2017

In addition to their medical concerns, seriously ill children experience a multitude of emotional challenges including isolation, fear and uncertainty. When Paul Newman founded The…

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