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Helping LGBTQ Youth Thrive in the Face of Adversity
LGBTQ youth face higher rates of bullying, discrimination, and homelessness than their non LGBTQ peers. The recent attempts to withhold rights from transgender students in…
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America’s Charities Selected for the 2016 Maryland Charity Campaign
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Secretary of State John Wobensmith is pleased to announce that America’s Charities has been selected as the 2016 contractor for the State’s…
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Uber Partner to Provide a Reliable Alternative to Help People Get Home Safely
In 1986, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) introduced a new phrase into the general lexicon – the designated driver. Thirty years later, it is a…
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Why Donors Should Take the Long View
By Anna R. Hurt, disaster management analyst at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, and Jim Starr, interim CEO for America’s Charities. It’s June, and that…
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Passion and Clarity Make for This Successful Long-Running Partnership Between Hope Connections and RDB Running
For eight years, Hope Connections for Cancer Support (Hope Connections) has been partnering with RDB Running, creators of unique running events. Founded by Bob Fleshner,…
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How MSAA Provides Resources and Support to the 200 People in the U.S. Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis Each Week
Imagine waking up one morning and you can’t feel your legs… or you have double vision… or you have trouble moving and are too dizzy…
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3 Ingredients for Strong Social Impact Partnerships
Brixio, a fast-moving startup focused on disrupting the commercial real estate world, recently approached America’s Charities’ team about starting a social responsibility initiative to support…
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Does Your Nonprofit Feature Workplace Giving as a “Way to Give” on its Website?
There are so many ways for individuals to support your nonprofit, the most obvious way being to click on the “Donate” button your nonprofit likely features…
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Bilingual Volunteers Needed! Help Fairfax CASA Overcome Language and Cultural Barriers
Sara had fallen into the wrong crowd during her time at a local high school. When she entered foster care, she was struggling with substance…
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Utah’s Brixio Joins LIVESTRONG Foundation To Accelerate Fight Against Cancer
For a fast-moving startup focused on disrupting the commercial real estate world, the opportunity to help became clear. Joining the fight against cancer was a…
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Tiger Woods Foundation: Champions of the Unexpected for 20 Years
For low-income and minority families, the opportunity gap faced by disadvantaged youth is significant. Nonprofit advisor The Bridgespan Group reports that while afterschool and summer…
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Uncovering a Level of Knowledge About Dog Lifestyles Never Before Seen
Each year, 12 million dogs and cats are diagnosed with cancer. Many of these cancers have few treatments and no chance at a cure. In…
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