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LDF: Leading Our Nation’s Quest for Greater Equality and Justice for All Americans
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has been at the center of protecting the right to vote, and all civil rights, since 1940. Founded by Thurgood Marshall, LDF is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in…
Read MorePosition Title: Funds Management Coordinator (Part Time/ Full Time)
Position Title: Funds Management Coordinator (Part Time/ Full Time) Department: Charitable Funds Management Solutions Job Description: America’s Charities inspires employees and organizations to support causes they care about. We do this to bring more resources to the nonprofits that are changing our world. We are looking for skilled individuals who can coordinate multiple client requirements related to fund…
Read MoreNational Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Since 2007, National Homeless Youth Awareness Month raises awareness for children and families dealing with homelessness and educates the public on ways to help end homelessness. In recognition of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month November 1-30, 2022, America’s Charities is celebrating the following member who is making a difference in the fight to end youth homelessness.…
Read MoreNational Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program that brings people together to raise awareness for the problems of hunger and homelessness through educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events. In recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 15-22, 2022, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference…
Read MoreWorld Diabetes Day is November 15th
If “diabetes” were a country, it would be the third largest in the world, behind China and India. More than 370 million people are now living with diabetes and millions more are at risk. While November is National Diabetes Month, and today in particular, researchers and nonprofits around the world unite to commemorate World Diabetes…
Read MoreNational Veterans and Military Families Month
Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month to thank service members and their families for all their hard work and bravery, and honor those who have died in the pursuit of freedom. This National Veterans and Military Families Month, America’s Charities is honoring our troops and veterans, and celebrating our nonprofit…
Read MoreDiabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and advocacy. More than 100 million adults and children in the U.S. currently live with diabetes or prediabetes. The focus of this year’s Diabetes Awareness Month is on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month…
Read MoreNational Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983 when there were less than two million people suffering from the disease. Since then, that number has grown to more than five million. In recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month November 1-30, 2022, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making…
Read MoreNational Scholarship Month/National Education Month
National Scholarship Month/National Education Month aims to build awareness of scholarships and opportunities in higher education. Established in 1998, it recognizes communities, organizations, and businesses within the scholarship industry and encourages others to help improve educational opportunities and educational achievement around the world. In recognition of National Scholarship Month/National Education Month November 1-30, 2022, America’s Charities is…
Read MoreNational Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Each November, hospice and palliative care programs reach out to raise awareness about the importance of high-quality hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care programs provide pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support and spiritual care to patients and their families. These programs combine the highest level of quality medical care with emotional and spiritual support…
Read MoreWETA: Producing content of true consequence and bringing important ideas to life on behalf of the public
For more than 60 years, WETA has served Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia with high-quality, educational cultural, news and public affairs programs and services. WETA content educates and inspires on five television channels – WETA PBS, WETA UK, WETA Metro, WETA World and WETA PBS Kids; on weta.org and the PBS Video App;…
Read MoreIn hospitals, at regional events, in homes and at Camp, families like Shariah’s find joy and hope, thanks to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
When Shariah was 11 years old, she was diagnosed with undifferentiated embryonic sarcoma of the liver – a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer. After surgery and many months of treatments including chemotherapy and radiation, Shariah and her mom learned about The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. They attended a Family Camp in 2018 just…
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