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How Goodwill Helped Samuel Transition from Military to Civilian Life

November 7, 2017

After successfully serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years, I retired and was ready for a second career. I had experience in Medical Supply…

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Keeping the Magic Alive for Children Living with Life-Threatening Illnesses

November 6, 2017

Each year 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For these children, simple surprises and joys of life are eclipsed…

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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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Diabetes Research Institute Foundation: Focused on Finding a Cure

October 30, 2017

During November’s Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day on November 14, our communities take notice of this global health threat that continues to grow.…

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Lerma’s Nite Club: How the Group Saved Conjunto

October 26, 2017

Lerma’s Nite Club in San Antonio is a popular and well-known venue for both performers and patrons. Throughout the 1950s, Lerma’s was one of the few…

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One Small Step for NASA’s Space-Age Sites

October 26, 2017

Most Space Age structures weren’t built to last. Despite the massive technological advances that they represent, there’s no preservation plan in place for sites like…

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How this Cancer Survivor is Using Her Business and Personal Experience to Help Other Young Women Face Breast Cancer

October 25, 2017

Shauna Martin is the founder of Daily Greens, a business she started 12 years after receiving her breast cancer diagnosis at the young age of…

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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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America’s Charities Releases Groundbreaking Report: “Snapshot 2017: What US Employees Think about Workplace Giving, Volunteering, and CSR”

October 24, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 24, 2017 – America’s Charities, which inspires employees and organizations to support causes they care about, today launched their new groundbreaking report,…

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5 Keys to Attracting — and Keeping — Socially Minded Employees

October 23, 2017

A competitive salary, great benefits and the opportunity to advance are crucial factors for employees when they are choosing where to work. But companies that…

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Defending the Rights and Benefits of American Veterans

October 19, 2017

AMVETS enhances and safeguards the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and continues to improve the quality of life for them, their…

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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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