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Goodwill Affiliates Reduce Energy Use and Return Money to Mission

February 18, 2014

Source: Goodwill Industries International By Anca Novacovici In 2012, the Goodwill® enterprise launched the Energy Conservation Challenge, aimed at encouraging member Goodwill agencies around the…

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The Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening

February 18, 2014

Source: LIVESTRONG By Dr. Brandon Hayes-Lattin, MD The role of screening mammograms is in the news once again, with the publication of a new Canadian study that reported…

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Rhode Island Lawmakers Urged to Ban Abusive Elephant Training Devices

February 18, 2014

Source: The Humane Society of the United States Rhode Island legislators are seeking to prohibit the inhumane treatment of elephants used in circuses and traveling…

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CSR Results: Why the Difference Between Outcomes and Outputs Matters

February 18, 2014

Originally Posted On: CSRwire.com Inspired Giving Series They filled Capital Hilton ballroom in Washington, DC; leaders of large and small charities from throughout the country trying…

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Do You Have a Golden Retriever? Morris Animal Foundation Needs Your Help

February 13, 2014

60% of Golden Retrievers will die of cancer, but guess what?  Your dog can help change that by participating in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever…

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Canine Partners for Life Invites You to Party Your Paws Off at Unleashed & Uncorked!

February 11, 2014

Join Canine Partners for Life and party your paws off on Saturday, May 10th from 7 pm to 11 pm at Heartwood Farm, the home of Esther and Paul…

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Enter Now! The Orvis Company Million Dollar Dog Sweepstakes Benefiting Morris Animal Foundation

February 11, 2014

Only four days left to register and vote for your dog in the The Orvis Company Million Dollar Dog Sweepstakes! The current Cover Dog Photo…

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Amnesty International’s Most Successful Ever Letter-writing Campaign Results in Freed Prisoners

February 11, 2014

Source: Amnesty International USA In December 2013, more than 2.3 million letters, emails, SMS messages, faxes and tweets were sent in the “Write for Rights”…

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Give Kids The World “Extreme Village Makeover” is Complete. Take a Look!

February 11, 2014

After 4,000 gallons of paint, 3,000 electrical outlets and light switches, and 100,000 sq. ft. of flooring material, and much, much more, the Give Kids…

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HRC Black History Month Series: Coming Out as Black and Queer

February 11, 2014

Source: Human Right Campaign The following excerpt from Romeo Jackson is part of HRC’s month-long Black History Month series, lifting up the voices of LGBT African…

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Prevent Cancer Foundation Uses Humor to Encourage Couples to “Feel the Love & Check Your Mate”

February 11, 2014

Valentine’s Day is traditionally full of romance and acts of affection. Early detection of some cancers doesn’t seem to fit into this equation but it…

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Volunteerism is a Core Competency

February 7, 2014

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek ​By Diane Brady Whether it’s FedEx (FDX) delivering emergency medicine to disaster areas or Aetna(AET) tackling the health ailments of underserved communities,…

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