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MCON 2017: Get 30% Off Any Type of Ticket When You Register Now
Mark your calendar! MCON 2017 is taking place June 5-6 in Washington, D.C. America’s Charities is a proud promotional sponsor of MCON 2017, and we’re…
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How GSH is Ending Homelessness in Fairfax through a Combination of Affordable Housing and Support Services
Today’s fair market value of an average two-bedroom apartment in Fairfax County is $1,750/month. That means, a family must have $70,000 in income for housing…
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How DC Habitat is Empowering Families to Thrive through Stability, Equity, and Self-Reliance
Washington, D.C. is in the midst of a serious affordable housing shortage. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) considers housing to be affordable…
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Volunteers and Corporate Sponsors Needed for Fairfax CASA’s 7th Annual Run for the Children 8K Race & 3K Run/Walk
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to ensuring that the most vulnerable of children—those who are caught up in…
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies Speak Out About Gender Violence through Partnership with PCADV
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) has attained remarkable achievements in promoting safety and justice for victims of domestic violence in Pennsylvania and across…
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Do I Help My Students or Do I Help My Family? A Reality Many Teachers Face.
Imagine that you’re a fourth grade teacher at a public school in Orange County, Florida, the tenth largest school district in the United States. You have…
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Meals on Wheels America Statement on Budget Blueprint
March 16, 2017 – Today, the President sent his Budget Blueprint, also known as the “skinny budget,” to Congress with a plan to release further details in…
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Work to give, give to work. Where are we now?
If you look at the volunteer rates from 2011-2015, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you’ll notice volunteerism has been on the decline in…
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Chipotle DC Raises Over $15,000 in One Day Through Partnership With Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic
Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Each year, approximately 840…
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Help every baby reach his or her first birthday
Take a look at CJ First Candle’s new website and follow them on: Website: http://cjfirstcandle.org CJ First Candle is the only national non-profit committed to eliminating…
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SPLC: Hate Groups Rise for Second Consecutive Year
For almost 30 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has conducted an annual census of hate and extremist groups as part of its mission…
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Do Matching Gifts Inspire Employee Giving?
Are employees more motivated to donate to nonprofits if their employer is willing to match their gift? Thousands of companies across the United States offer…
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