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Participate in the ‘I Love My HBCU’ Video Contest March 6th – April 4th

March 10, 2014

Source: HBCUlifestyle.com The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has declared March as “I LOVE MY HBCU month” in honor of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This…

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Growing Hope for Sickle Cell Disease Patients

March 10, 2014

Source: The Washington Post By Laura Hambleton Sickle cell disease is one of the most common inherited blood disorders, mostly found in people of African, Hispanic,…

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51 Million Possibilities Thanks to Federal Employees

March 7, 2014

Source: The Washington Post Express $51 million.  Despite a government shutdown and furloughs in the middle of the prime giving season, federal employees donated $51,200,000…

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Underage Drinking is Not Only a Problem for Youth; It’s an Adult Problem Too

March 4, 2014

Source: MADD Teen alcohol use kills approximately 4,700 people each year – more than all illegal drugs combined. Underage drinking is not only a problem…

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What’s Next at Teach For America?

March 4, 2014

Source: Teach For America This week, Co-CEOs Matt Kramer and Elisa Villanueva Beard announced two new initiatives on a live webcast about what’s next at TFA. Below…

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100 Hours in Uganda – LIVESTRONG Foundation Study Tour 2014

February 25, 2014

Source: LIVESTRONG Foundation By: Loyce Pace Bass We’ve had a great start to what’s shaping up to be a successful study tour so far! Delegates…

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When Even the Starting Line Is Out of Reach

February 25, 2014

Source: The New York Times POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — JOHNNY WEETHEE, a beautiful and beaming child who at the age of 3 still struggles to…

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What Makes Feed The Children Unique? A Look at Kenya

February 25, 2014

Source: Feed The Children You can’t get much more vulnerable than living with special needs in the developing world. But even with all of their…

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Join NORD and Show Support for the 30 Million Individuals Living With Rare Diseases on February 28

February 18, 2014

Source: Research America February 28 is Rare Disease Day – a time to show support for the 30 million Americans, and millions more around the…

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Boys Town Opens New Location to Better Serve South Omaha Clients

February 18, 2014

Source: www.omaha.com By Betsie Freeman For the first time in its 97-year history, Boys Town has more than one location in its hometown. The organization…

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Cincinnati Wish Kid’s Soup Recipe Inspired Others to Feed the Homeless

February 18, 2014

Source: www.wdrb.com By Lindsay Allen LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A 10-year-old cancer patient is inspiring do-gooders in Louisville and helping feed dozens in the process.…

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How Changes to “Heat and Eat” Policy Impacts Low-income American’s Ability to Get Additional SNAP Benefits

February 18, 2014

Source: Feeding America By Brett Weisel, Director of Advocacy for Feeding America Earlier this month, Congress passed a new Farm Bill that enacted sweeping changes to…

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