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Give Hope to Every Child Fighting Cancer This Holiday Season

December 18, 2018

During the holiday season, when most families gather to share festive meals and to exchange gifts, some families face the unthinkable. Take Harlan for example.…

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Serving the Poor in a Transformative Way at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington

November 19, 2018

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency offering services in 21 counties and seven independent cities in northern and…

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Food is the Most Important School Supply

November 8, 2018

Every kid needs three meals a day to be healthy and do well in school. And for some kids, school is the best place to get…

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The Southern Poverty Law Center: Advocating for the Powerless

November 6, 2018

For nearly five decades, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been fighting hate and seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society. Founded…

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Solving the National Affordable Housing Crisis with Mercy Housing

November 1, 2018

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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You Make Childhood Possible Today and a Cure Possible Tomorrow

October 24, 2018

“At The Children’s Inn, we are a partner in hope with families, a partner in discovery with the NIH, and above all, we are a…

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Bring Joy and Laughter to Seriously-Ill Children and Their Families by Providing Them “a Different Kind of Healing” at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

October 17, 2018

“The need is great, and so are the opportunities to make a difference – one smile at a time.” – Camp Founder Paul Newman Thirty…

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Help Children All Year Long

October 15, 2018

AHC Inc. provides quality Affordable Housing Communities for over 2,500 low and very-low income families in Arlington. It also offers onsite year-round educational programs for students…

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Creating Magical Memories for Children with Critical Illnesses

October 4, 2018

Every year in the U.S., 27,000 children are diagnosed with critical illnesses. That’s 27,000 families whose lives are turned upside down. Play dates, soccer games,…

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Rebuilding Together Montgomery County Brings 400+ Volunteers Together to Help 13 Homeowners with Critical Needs and Repairs

May 22, 2018

Rebuilding Together Montgomery County has provided critical-needs home repair to low-income residents of Montgomery County free of charge for the past 27 years. Last year…

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National Black Child Development Week 2018: The Movement to “Deliver on the Promise” Continues

May 14, 2018

For more than 40 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has been at the forefront of engaging national and local leaders, policymakers, educators,…

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How First Candle is Working to Reduce the Rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep-related Infant Deaths

May 7, 2018

For over 35 years, First Candle, has been working to educate parents, caregivers, professionals and community members on ways to reduce the rate of Sudden…

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