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CFCNCA “Thank You” Opportunity – Deadline Feb. 16
Thank you for participating in the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA)! In closing out the 2017 campaign, the CFCNCA would…
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The State of the 2017 CFC
As the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) draws to a close and articles circulate heralding poor results, it’s a good time to reflect on the…
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Reading Is Still Fundamental
There is a significant and cyclical literacy crisis facing America today and it begins with our children. 34 percent of children entering kindergarten lack the…
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On #GivingTuesday Give the Gift of Sight
This #GivingTuesday Orbis encourages supporters to give the gift of sight by participating in our matching challenge. One of our generous donors has agreed to…
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Be a #DreamMaker this #GivingTuesday
Many of our greatest memories are made with the children in our lives, whether it be our children, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren, center around the holidays;…
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OPM Discloses Fee Schedule for Participation in the 2018 CFC
The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign is currently underway and will be running through January 12, 2018. We hope that you are having a great campaign…
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Tackling Poverty in Appalachia
Those living in poverty in Eastern Kentucky, and Central Appalachia generally, deal with chronic and serious challenges. Much progress has been made in tackling poverty…
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Helping Children in the Classroom to Dream Big through Workplace Giving
At the beginning of every school year, many eager children sit in the front of the classroom armed with No. 2 pencils, wide-ruled paper and…
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Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse Teams-up with Christian Appalachian Project to Impact Lives of Children and Families in Appalachia
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is a nonprofit, interdenominational organization in Appalachia committed to serving people in need through self-help human service programs. They are creating…
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Be a #GivingTuesday CUREsader
Today, and every single day, 43 families will hear the devastating news that no parent should hear: their child has cancer. At CureSearch, it is…
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How Much is Enough to Make a Difference When Donating?
While it often feels like one individual’s actions doesn’t have an impact on the big picture, the truth is that we all have the power…
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Why Fairfax County Needs a Food Bank
People ask us all the time why Fairfax County needs a food bank. Just do the math. In 2015, Fairfax County had a median family…
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