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Nurses’ visits curb deaths among poor, single women and their children
By Lenny Bernstein A program that provides poor, single, first-time mothers with intensive support from visiting nurses reduced death rates among both the women and their children,…
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Small-business Q&A: Ways to show social concerns
By Ron Consolino Q: You often read about the large donations major companies make to charities. How can a successful small business demonstrate social responsibility?…
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How The ALS Association Should Spend Donations From the #IceBucketChallenge
Three weeks ago The ALS Association (The ALSA), known for global research, advocacy and care services for those fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease, launched the “Ice…
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Rage in Ferguson offers important lesson
By Lecia Brooks The seemingly nonstop coverage of protests in Ferguson, Missouri, by cable news networks provided little beyond a disturbing loop of images –…
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Member Rally 2014 Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Member Rally. If you weren’t able to attend, or if you attended and would like to reference…
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Albert Pujols “Pinch Hits” to Support 20th Anniversary of the Toys“R”Us Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids®
Toys“R”Us® announced the release of its 20th Anniversary edition of the Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids®, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and…
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Food Allergy Tips for Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs)
Today, one in 13 children has food allergies, and nearly 40 percent of these children have experienced a severe or lifethreatening reaction. Many of these…
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Register Now! 6th Annual Prevent Cancer 5k is September 21, 2014
Registration now for the 2014 Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run and help promote healthy lifestyles and cancer prevention. This year’s event will feature a scenic course…
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Lorton Community Action Center Provides Military Families Much-needed Groceries and Support
Mary Smallenburg is taking care of her four children while her husband is deployed in Korea. Today she’s at the local food pantry, the Lorton…
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23 CSR & Corporate Volunteering Conferences to Attend in Fall 2014
Looking for conferences to attend this Fall to learn more about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and volunteerism? No matter where you are, from Gold Coast,…
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Bluewolf’s Corporate Social Responsibility In Action At Family House
By Kevin Schmidt About a month ago, a team of Bluewolfers organized a volunteer event with a Bluewolf client, Family House. Family House is a non-profit…
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