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What if D.C. made an Olympic effort to end poverty?
Many of us have been glued to the television over the past week as we watch extraordinary athletes compete in this summer’s Olympic Games. Like…
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Featured Charity: Christian HELP Foundation
Preventing homelessness by providing material and spiritual assistance to people while helping them find jobs, check out how this week’s Featured Charity has connected 86,174…
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Featured Charity: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
For 58 years, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has been impacting the lives of athletes and coaches. Reaching approximately 2 million people annually, FCA…
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100 Black Men of America, Inc. Takes a Leadership Role in Educating and Mentoring African American Men About Prostate Cancer
In response to the new PSA Recommendations from the US Preventative Task Force, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. has taken a leadership role in…
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Half Cab, Half Cruiser Carries Warnings About Drunken Driving
By Ryan E. Little THE LEDGER Published: Friday, June 8, 2012 at 11:17 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, June 8, 2012 at 11:17 a.m. WINTER HAVEN…
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Wounded Warrior Project’s Private Social Network Connects People With Personal Problems
People who are dealing with health issues or trauma, for instance, probably don’t want to use Facebook to associate themselves with a nonprofit that specializes…
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Lorton Community Action Center Selected to be Featured in 2012-13 Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington is proud to announce that Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) has been selected to be featured in the 2012-13…
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Over 1,400 Law Enforcement Officers & Supporters “Ride for Those Who Died”
Between today, May 9th, and tomorrow, May 10th, hundreds of members of the Police Unity Tour—a group comprised of more than 1,400 police officers—will launch…
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‘A Chance To Start Over’: Wounded Vets Ride Again
As part of the sixth annual four-day Soldier Ride organized by the Wounded Warrior Project, a group of military veterans has been riding bikes this…
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Lorton Community Action Center Celebrates Its Volunteers
There is a common expression that “volunteers are the life blood of a nonprofit organization.” This phrase certainly rings true for the Lorton Community Action…
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Volunteers Needed for Fairfax CASA’s Run for the Children 10k Race & 3k Race/run
Join the team of amazing volunteers who will make the Fairfax CASA’s Run for the Children10K run and 3K Run/Walk a tremendous success. This year’s…
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LCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award
Lorton, VA – Longtime Lorton resident and Fairfax County school teacher, Barbara Rizer, was recognized by the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) for her tireless…
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