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Webinar: Funding Cancer Research in an Era of Fiscal Restraint

June 26, 2014

Save the date! Prevent Cancer Foundation invites you to their webcast, “Funding Cancer Research in an Era of Fiscal Restraint” on Thursday, July 17 from…

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Thank You for Supporting the D.C. Metro Community Through Do More 24

June 20, 2014

Update:  Thank you to everyone who participated in the Do More 24 day of giving event.  Thanks to you, just over $1 million was raised…

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How Donor Support Helped Turn Valerie’s Life Around

June 10, 2014

Valerie’s life was not going as planned.  She lost her mother to Alzheimer’s, found herself in an unhealthy relationship and was unemployed. Looking to propel…

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You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression

June 6, 2014

We have all heard this expression about first impressions, and like it or not, it is true.  Especially in an interview setting.  Since 2001, Dress…

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Imperative Partners With Force & University of South Florida Researchers to Promote Patient Centered Outcomes Research

June 6, 2014

Tampa, FL – Black Women’s Health Imperative, a national organization dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of the 20 million Black women and girls…

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Laurie and Reneshia Share Inspiring Story of How House of Ruth Gave Them a Safe Home and Life Free of Domestic Abuse

June 3, 2014

Laurie and Reneshia Gaskins talked about their experience at House of Ruth at A Night for the Children, a gala fundraiser held to benefit House…

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How Linda Goler Blount is Improving Health Disparities & Health Equity as President & CEO of Black Women’s Health Imperative

May 27, 2014

The Black Women’s Health Imperative (Imperative) is the only organization devoted solely to advancing the health and wellness of America’s 20 million Black women and…

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Get Naked! You Just Might Save Your Life

May 27, 2014

Did you know that nearly 80,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma this year? That’s the equivalent of the entire population of Somerville, Massachusetts. Or…

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Don’t Fry Day = May 23, 2014

May 23, 2014

To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention…

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PCADV’s Partnership With Allstate Helps Domestic Violence Victims Find Safety & Build New Lives

May 22, 2014

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s (PCADV) mission is to eliminate personal and institutional violence against women through programs providing support and safety to battered women,…

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Have a Full Work Schedule But Want to Volunteer? Introducing Y.E.S! by Dress for Success

May 20, 2014

Want to volunteer with Dress for Success, but have a full work schedule? Their Y.E.S! network might be just the thing for you! Founded in…

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Few Women at High-risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Receive Genetic Counseling

May 20, 2014

Despite recommendations from the federal government that women at high-risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer be offered genetic counseling and testing at no out…

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