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A State’s Marriage Ban Means Lack of Security for Family of Parent With Terminal Diagnosis

November 18, 2014

In a marriage ceremony 16 years ago, Susan and Sally pledged “til death do us part” in front of God, their family and their friends.…

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How Lockheed Martin Provides Ongoing Support to the Military and Veteran Communities

November 11, 2014

Lockheed Martin sites across the United States are commemorating Veterans Day, honoring their veteran employees, and celebrating the nation’s veterans as well as those still…

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Framing Hope for Veterans, From Florida to Alaska

November 11, 2014

The Framing Hope Product Donation Program, Good360’s partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, has overseen donations to hundreds of nonprofits across the country. Many of…

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7 takeaways from the 2014 BSA Sustainability Report

November 5, 2014

At Philmont Scout Ranch last year, crew members helped recycle 59 tons of cardboard, 2.8 tons of plastic and 900 pounds of aluminum, resulting in $91,000…

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Voters Save Union Terminal

November 5, 2014

Although Union Terminal and Music Hall are among Cincinnati’s most beloved and well-used public buildings, they are suffering from significant deterioration and water damage. This…

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Individual Threads No Longer, These Women Have a Greater Purpose

November 5, 2014

We usually reserve the Dress for Success Blog to tout the accomplishments, advice and stories of others, but we are so incredibly proud about our…

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Alaska Legislature honors NARF Staff Attorney Heather Kendall-Miller

October 30, 2014

Last week at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention, the Alaska State Legislature honored the professional life and work of NARF Staff Attorney Heather…

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Hold a Clothing Drive to Support Dress for Success

October 28, 2014

Donation drives are coordinated campaigns to collect business-appropriate attire for Dress for Success. If your office, professional organization, child’s school, place of worship or other…

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Former foster youth in the 1% as she goes for her master’s degree

October 28, 2014

Sade is a motivational speaker who talks about her foster care story and how an Aunt and a “time out” in the foster care system…

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Tackling Poverty in D.C. One Bed at a Time

October 28, 2014

Learn how A Wider Circle is tackling poverty one bed at a time in the Washington, D.C. metro region:

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Who Rescues the Injured Wildlife of Southern California?

October 21, 2014

The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center—operated by The Fund for Animals in partnership with The HSUS—is an oasis in Ramona, Calif., where orphaned and other…

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A Treasure of Not Only Black History, But American History as a Whole

October 20, 2014

By Demetria Irwin Black History Month was always an exciting time for me when I was in elementary school. As the child and grandchild of…

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