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Hey Cancer: Do You Know Who You Are Dealing With? – Part 1
By Stephanie Klein Eisler In March 2013, I met a man named Barry. He and I instantly became friends, partners and lovers. We were both thrilled to have found our soul mate. In addition, my education business was exploding in ways I never could have dreamt, my family and friends were thriving and my life…
Read MoreTennessee plan to insure poor residents an example for other Southern states
The proposal by Tennessee’s governor to use Affordable Care Act money to pay for private insurance for low-income residents is a step in the right direction and an example for Southern states that have stubbornly refused to expand Medicaid for their most vulnerable citizens, the SPLC said today. “We need to see the specifics, and…
Read MoreDeadline to make CFC donations is Monday, December 15, 2014
By Adrienne Anderson For the price of one cup of coffee every two weeks, you can donate up to $130 to a charity, said Gary Smith, Fort Belvoir 2014 Combined Federal Campaign manager. Money donated to the charity organization of your choice can help someone in need. The campaign ends Monday. Rebecca Porges, a military…
Read MoreHow Millennials are Using Digital to Take a Stand on Issues They Care About
Millennials are the first generation of true digital natives. They were just babies during the advent of Apple’s first laptop  and teens when the Nokia 3210 mobile phone launched and forever changed the telecommunications market. Today, Millennials spend an astounding average of 17.8 hours a day consuming different types of media, with social media topping the list as most important. So…
Read MoreHow Spoons Across America is Influencing Eating Habits of Children and Families
Our programs educate children and families about healthy eating In 2014, Spoons Across America reached over 5,000 children through our food and nutrition-based educational programs. Our programs including The Dinner Party Project®, Agricultural Literacy Week, Take-A-Taste with Spoons, Food Miles Relay, Market Basket Tours and Spoons Salad Days are offered in NYC public schools and…
Read MoreUS Federal Employees Donate to Charities Through CFC
 By Mariama Diallo Whether it is donating to help homeless children or improve senior care or treatments for autism, American federal workers can give money every year to their favorite charities through the Combined Federal Campaign. Vicki Brimmer, CFC manager at the Broadcasting Board of Governors, said the CFC was established by President John…
Read MoreMake-A-Wish and Macy’s Grant 50 Wishes Across America on National Believe Day
This Friday, Dec. 12, is National Believe Day and to celebrate Make-A-Wish®, with the help of Macy’s, will grant more than 50 Wishes Across America to children with life-threatening medical conditions.  National Believe Day is part of the multi-faceted, highly successful Believe campaign that has raised more than $8.7 million dollars for Make-A-Wish throughout…
Read MoreOur Post-9/11 Vets: Primed for Greatness
I am always touched when I see a military officer recognize the very real challenges that veterans face when they come home. So, when I came across this article by Colonel David W. Sutherland, co-founder and chief strategist for Easter Seals Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, it instantly caught my eye – and…
Read MoreNew study issued by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship reveals a commitment for continued investment in corporate citizenship by executives
Chestnut Hill, Mass., December 10, 2014 /3BL Media/ – The Carroll School of Management Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College is pleased to release its 2014 State of Corporate Citizenship, a unique research report that examines how executives view corporate citizenship and their firms’ performance in the environmental, social, and governance dimensions of business—and about how…
Read MoreReport Analyzes Corporate Philanthropy on a Global Scale
By Ryan Scott As the world grows more connected, global volunteering and giving is increasing as a priority for businesses. According to a 2013 study, nearly 60% of companies reported foreign charitable donations, which seems logical when you consider two factors at play: 1) corporate philanthropy is an ever more important investment for businesses, and 2) more…
Read MoreHow to help someone suffering from the cold & in need of shelter
By Dana Hedgpeth Winter temperatures hitting the D.C. area early this season, and the cold weather can be dangerous for anyone who lacks a warm place to go. With cold and snow hitting roughly two-thirds of the country now, the Red Cross says that many people are in peril. If you need shelter — or see a…
Read MoreCan Data Help Save Lives and Protect Vulnerable Populations?
The use of data to drive philanthropic decisions has been discussed at great length within the philanthropic sector over the past few years, and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy(CDP) has been captivated by all the energy around the topic. One of our founding principles is to transform the field of disaster philanthropy, and we have achieved some traction…
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