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Why Fairfax County Needs a Food Bank

November 15, 2017

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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How Much is Enough to Make a Difference When Donating?

November 15, 2017

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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The Diabetes Research Institute: Moving Groundbreaking Research from the Lab to Patients

November 14, 2017

November is Diabetes Awareness month, and a time to elevate the dialogue about how this disease affects millions of people across the world. For those…

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Build a Team — Be a Hero. Support GKTW on #GivingTuesday

November 14, 2017

#GivingTuesday is just 20 days away, and we have something super in store for 2017’s global day of giving. This year, we’ll harness the power…

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The Diabetes Research Institute: Moving Groundbreaking Research from the Lab to Patients

November 14, 2017

November is Diabetes Awareness month, and a time to elevate the dialogue about how this disease affects millions of people across the world. For those…

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On #GivingTuesday Help StandUp for Kids and End the Cycle of Youth Homelessness

November 14, 2017

No children should ever have to endure youth homelessness.  Here are a few different ways you can support StandUp for Kids this #GivingTuesday! Give $5, Get…

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Be #ThankFULL this #GivingTuesday and Support Feeding America

November 14, 2017

Giving the perfect gift is hard. Gifts are stressful, both for the giver and the receiver; it’s hard to know exactly what someone will want.…

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The Impact a Wish Has on Children with Life-threatening Medical Conditions

November 9, 2017

While you may be familiar with the work of Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic, you may not know the impact a wish experience can have on not only…

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Join our Quest for an Alzheimer’s Cure

November 8, 2017

Spotlight on a Worthy Cause Alzheimer’s disease is an overwhelming degenerative condition for individuals and the family members who care for them. Yet there is…

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How Goodwill Helped Samuel Transition from Military to Civilian Life

November 7, 2017

After successfully serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years, I retired and was ready for a second career. I had experience in Medical Supply…

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How NAACP LDF is Working to Secure Equal Justice for All

November 7, 2017

We are facing increased attacks against civil rights. The current presidential administration has launched an “Election Integrity Commission” aimed at thwarting non-existent voter fraud that…

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Keeping the Magic Alive for Children Living with Life-Threatening Illnesses

November 6, 2017

Each year 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For these children, simple surprises and joys of life are eclipsed…

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