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Why Was Jordan’s One True Wish Lawn-care Equipment?

February 10, 2015

The rumble of the lawnmower fades. The scent of grass fills the air as Jordan stands up, inspects his work and smiles. Don’t get the…

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Our children deserve better, and now is the time to act.

February 10, 2015

Picture being removed from your home at just 6 years old after being exposed to neglect and domestic violence. You’re then ripped away from your siblings –…

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Facebook Organic Reach Decline Called ‘Catastrophic’ For Nonprofits As News Feed Visibility Vanishes

February 9, 2015

Bruno needs a new home, and to look at him, you might think he’ll have no problem finding one. The energetic 2-year-old pit bull is…

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PetSmart Charities ‘Be My Valentine National Adoption Weekend’ is February 14-15

February 9, 2015

Come find your four-legged sweetheart during the PetSmart Charities Be My Valentine National Adoption Weekend, February 14 and 15 at your local PetSmart store. Animal welfare…

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Research progress report: Frizzled 9 and lung cancer chemoprevention

February 9, 2015

Every year, lung cancer leads to more deaths than any other cancer. An estimated 159,2601 Americans were expected to die from lung cancer in 2014, accounting…

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Work for Fairfax CASA!

February 6, 2015

What feels better than giving to charity? Working for one! Fairfax CASA seeks a highly organized and motivated individual to serve as Executive Assistant and Finance…

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Attend the National Conference on Ending Poverty, March 28, 2015

February 5, 2015

Poverty takes lives.  It steals potential.  It shrinks choices – dramatically and with permanent effects. It leads to dramatically high drop-out rates and equally dramatic…

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Changing the Way We Think About Volunteers

February 4, 2015

There is a shift happening in the social good space. It is a powerful one that is defining the way that companies and employees interact with…

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The Real Reason 75% of Americans Don’t Volunteer

February 3, 2015

By Greg Baldwin Our country takes great pride in the role volunteering has played in our history. We believe that volunteers are virtuous, kind and…

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SPLC’s Teaching Tolerance magazine examines power of storytelling to promote social justice

February 3, 2015

Storytelling can be a powerful classroom tool that helps increase understanding, spark empathy and reduce stress as students tell their own stories and learn from…

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Let’s Celebrate National Cat Health Month, Right Meow!

February 3, 2015

With only 28 days, February marks the shortest month on the calendar. It also marks the observance of National Cat Health Month, a month-long celebration…

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February is Marfan Awareness Month! So What is Marfan Syndrome?

February 3, 2015

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body’s cells, organs and tissue together, and it also…

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