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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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Turn Today’s HBCU Students Into Tomorrow’s Leaders With Thurgood Marshall College Fund

October 10, 2017

Over the last several months, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund received over 3,500 applications for about 500 scholarships providing financial assistance to students at our…

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Enhancing Lives by Providing Food, Basic Needs, and Self-sufficiency Programs

October 6, 2017

The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) serves the southeastern portion of Fairfax County, Virginia. LCAC’s mission, to enhance the quality of life in our community…

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Volunteers Backbone of Making Wishes Come True

October 5, 2017

It was a special day for AJ, a 15-year-old from Virginia. He would finally get his wish for a shopping spree. As colorful confetti fell…

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Racing to Protect Forests and Local Jobs

October 4, 2017

Did you know that the forest products industry employs nearly 2.7 million workers in the U.S.? Or that large, uninterrupted forests are habitat to 60%…

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Help Survivors of Domestic Violence Find Hope at House of Ruth

October 4, 2017

Domestic violence is a common and deeply harmful problem in American society, with one in four women experiencing physical violence at some point during their…

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Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women at YWCA

October 4, 2017

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We are on a mission to end gender-based violence and support every survivor. This…

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Keeping Childhood Alive for Children Facing Serious Medical Conditions

October 3, 2017

“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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