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How Companies Can Profit From Doing Good

July 24, 2014

By Robert Musslewhite The Dow is still up sharply over last year and unemployment levels have fallen. After weathering the recession, many large and mid-size…

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Making a Tangible Impact on Places That Tell Our Nation’s History

July 24, 2014

As the nation’s leading voice of preservation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is focused on saving America’s historic places.  From taking direct, on-the-ground action…

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7 Tips for Resonating With Millennial Employees & Their Desire to Do Good

July 22, 2014

By Kaitlin Carpenter and Sarah Ford Do you know what the year 2020 has in store for your organization? Less than 5 years from now, the…

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Is the Death of Corporate Philanthropy Exaggerated?

July 22, 2014

By John Godfrey The end of corporate philanthropy was predicted in a post on the Forbes Leadership Forum. Paul Klein, who heads business and civil sector…

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5 Ways Volunteering With Your Coworkers Will Make You Happier (And Help Your Career)

July 22, 2014

By Pamela Hawley Volunteering isn’t just a win-win for your company. By taking part in your company’s corporate social responsibility program, these volunteer activities can…

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How a Teacher’s Toughest Classroom Moment Led to His Most Rewarding Moment Later

July 22, 2014

Karega Bailey (D.C. Corps ’09) shares the story of his toughest moment in the classroom. The twist? His toughest moment later led to one of…

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Getting Graphic When You Have Multiple Sclerosis

July 22, 2014

Sometimes when you try to communicate with others, your point may be misconstrued, or something may be lost in translation, or you feel that no…

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How Child Abuse Primes the Brain for Future Mental Illness

July 22, 2014

By Maia Szalavitz Child maltreatment has been called the tobacco industry of mental health. Much the way smoking directly causes or triggers predispositions for physical…

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Parenting With a Disability

July 22, 2014

By Christinne Rudd Being a mom is a challenging role for anyone. Add having a disability to the mix and the adventure has just begun.…

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Navigating Financial Roadblocks When You Have Cancer

July 22, 2014

By Faviola Ramirez As a LIVESTRONG Navigator, I try to identify the needs of anyone affected by cancer and provide them with the best resources…

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Five Teachers Awarded 2014 Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching

July 22, 2014

Founded in 1991 by the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our…

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A Major Victory for Charities in Congress

July 17, 2014

The charitable and philanthropic sector achieved an amazing victory today with the House approving legislation (H.R. 4719) that would significantly increase charitable giving in the United…

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