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Proof in the Importance of a Wish
Source: Make-A-Wish® America When I accepted the position at Make-A-Wish Maine, I knew I found the right place for me. Since college, I’ve worked in development…
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Register for the March 29th National Conference on Ending Poverty
Source: A Wider Circle 50 YEARS after declaring a war on poverty, 50 million children and adults in our country are still mired in poverty. Another 60 million live below…
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800 Families to Receive Food and Essentials
Source: Feed The Children WICHITA, Kan. (Mar. 17, 2014) On Friday, March 21, Feed The Children will deliver two semi tractor-trailers full of food and…
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Rescued Dog Gets St. Patrick’s Day Birthday
Source: PetSmart Charities by Jennifer Greenwood Coming home from work, Maria McGuire was still sad about the loss of her golden retriever, Max, 2 weeks…
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Amnesty International USA’s Human Rights Conference 2014
Source: Amnesty International USA Bring Human Rights Home at Amnesty’s 2014 Human Rights Conference and Annual General Meeting! Meet other activists, take direct action, and hear…
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Brain Biopsies Improve Diagnosis and Offer Treatment Insight
Source: Morris Animal Foundation When Tucker, an 8-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, was diagnosed with a brain mass, his owner felt fortunate because veterinarians were able…
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Stand Out, Speak Up and Seize Control Against Big Tobacco on Kick Butts Day 2014
Organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and sponsored by the United Health Foundation, March 19, 2014 is Kick Butts Day – a national day…
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A “Win, Win, Win” Relationship for Hope Connections and Business Partners American Odyssey Relay (AOR) and Specialties Inc.
Facing cancer is scary enough, but thanks to Hope Connections for Cancer Support (Hope Connections) and their free programs, no one is prevented from getting…
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Could Changes in the Charitable Deduction be Good for Charities?
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy Proposals to limit or even eliminate charitable tax deductions are a new norm for members of Congress and White House…
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Helping Children Succeed in School with “SchoolTools”
Source: Charities@Work By Natasha Hjelm, Global Impact For children everywhere, education is the best hope for breaking free from poverty. Yet even school supplies are…
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How to Engage Employees in Workplace Philanthropy
What examples of effective tactics do businesses employ to engage employees in giving? Should companies pick charities, or leave it open to employees? What kinds…
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Study Finds Hormone Problems in Group of Retired NFL Players
Source: Los Angeles Times By Nathan Fenno Repeated head injuries among professional football players can lead to hormonal dysfunction and decreased quality of life, according…
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