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Emmett and His Pet Parents, Maggie and John

November 18, 2014

As the Morris Animal Foundation heads into our second week of our Season of Hope Campaign, we would like to introduce you to one of our…

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This Old House: Fisherman Brown’s Cottage

November 18, 2014

By Susan Pollack The day my husband and I bought our house, the real estate agent gave us a loose-leaf binder with copies of maps…

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For Nonprofits: What #GivingTuesday Is and Is Not

November 18, 2014

By Amy DeVita #GivingTuesday is not the simple fix for nonprofits that many would like it to be, but it is an incredibly powerful way to…

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A State’s Marriage Ban Means Lack of Security for Family of Parent With Terminal Diagnosis

November 18, 2014

In a marriage ceremony 16 years ago, Susan and Sally pledged “til death do us part” in front of God, their family and their friends.…

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I Am Thankful

November 18, 2014

By Alex Otte, a member of MADD’s National Teen Influencer Group In my life, I have been greatly affected by other people’s decisions regarding alcohol. When…

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Maria’s Journey

November 18, 2014

From a young age, Maria had struggled with her weight. She unsuccessfully tried diet and exercise programs. By the time she was 9, she weighed…

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Celebrity Supporters and 16,000 Partners Rally Behind #GivingTuesday, the International Day of Giving

November 18, 2014

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 18, 2014 – The third annual #GivingTuesday will be celebrated on December 2, two weeks from today, and celebrities and…

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UnitedHealthcare Supports the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s Uncommon Athlete Program

November 18, 2014

Nearly 100 UnitedHealthcare employees today took part in the Uncommon Athlete Day of Service at the Westport Boys & Girls Club. Volunteers helped paint, clean-up…

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November is National Diabetes Month

November 18, 2014

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If it’s not controlled, diabetes can cause blindness, nerve damage,…

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How to Turn Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping into An Act of Giving

November 17, 2014

#GivingTuesday is just weeks away, but before that, Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping will take place first.  In 2013, consumers spent $1.20 billion…

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Crazy or Genius? Giving Away Half Your Work

November 17, 2014

Giving away half of your work to nonprofits.  For free. Nuts, huh? But it’s a trending business idea that reimagines what it means to be…

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Best Strategies for Disaster-Relief Giving

November 14, 2014

By Daisy Maxey In the era of social media, charity begins the moment disaster hits. And that isn’t always a good thing—at least for some…

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