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Giving Back, Giving Wisely on Giving Tuesday
By H. Art Taylor I grew up in South Philadelphia in the 60’s and 70’s. My neighborhood was low-income and marred with symptoms of urban blight: boarded-up businesses, buildings in disrepair, a lack of city services. I lived among several warring gangs that threatened bodily harm to any outsider. I watched as many of my…
Read MoreA Canine Companion Protects this Patriot
By Sudha Kamath For the first time in the 11 years since she began experiencing a mysterious medical condition, a George Mason University student is getting some potentially lifesaving relief from a new, four-legged best friend. Junior Courtney Simmons, of Springfield, Va., suffers from a condition that causes her to black out for up to 45 minutes…
Read MoreRaise your voice for Human Rights on #GivingTuesday
Amnesty International has defended human rights for over 50 years. While you can’t buy human rights, you can help Amnesty fight for them. When you give to Amnesty on #GivingTuesday, your gift will be tripled! $10 becomes $30 $25 becomes $75 $50 becomes $150 >> Donate to Amnesty International now
Read MoreGive the Gift of Life Without Limits on #GivingTuesday
What differentiates UCP from other disability organizations is its commitment to provide support throughout the lifespan of a person with a disability with special emphasis on key moments of transition: birth to early childhood, early childhood to school, school to early adulthood and into the aging years. Â United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) educates, advocates and…
Read MoreProtect the Rights of the American Deaf & Hard of Hearing on #GivingTuesday with NAD
Established in 1880, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. The NAD advocates on a federal level in the areas of early intervention, education, employment, health care, housing, technology, telecommunications, transportation, youth…
Read MoreSupport Multiple Causes With One Donation on #GivingTuesday by Giving to America’s Charities
Why limit yourself to supporting just one cause on #GivingTuesday when you can support all causes with one donation? By supporting America’s Charities, you do just that! Watch this video to learn how and give to America’s Charities on #GivingTuesday. >> Donate Now Spread the word! Share these messages with your friends and encourage them…
Read MorePodcast: How Workplace Giving Works and Why it Matters
Workplace giving enables companies to setup reoccurring donation systems for their employees and support a culture of corporate giving and purpose. In this WholeWhale.com podcast, I speak with one of America’s Charities’ Board Directors, George Weiner, Chief Whaler at WholeWhale.com, on the importance of unrestricted funds for nonprofits and how a change to an all online system…
Read MoreProvide Safe and Stable Housing for #GivingTuesday with Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Children learn better, families achieve more, and everyone is healthier in safe and stable housing. But many of our neighbors are living on the brink in unsafe homes. For 28 years, Rebuilding Together Alexandria has been working in the community to provide free home repairs to those residents who simply do not have the means…
Read MoreKeep the Culture & Creativity Alive in DC on #GivingTuesday
Since 1976, The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County has promoted and supported the works of local artists, scholars, and cultural institutions. This #GivingTuesday, they are raising funds to support their grants, arts education, and capacity building programs that serve communities across the Greater Washington DC region. If the arts and humanities have made…
Read MoreSupport Safe Pregnancies & Survival of Babies With First Candle on #GivingTuesday
First Candle is a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to safe pregnancies and the survival of babies through the first years of life. Current priorities are to eliminate Stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) with programs of research, education and advocacy. They also provide compassionate grief support to…
Read MoreOn #GivingTuesday, Help Morris Animal Foundation Save and Extend the Lives of Animals
The greatest gift to animals is a lifetime of good health. From cats and dogs, to horses and all sorts of wildlife, Morris Animal Foundation is proud to remain a leader in filling the knowledge gaps in animal health, training scientists and supporting the most cutting-edge research that benefits animals. Now, on #GivingTuesday, and through the…
Read MoreStrengthen Families With Gifts of Togetherness by Donating to Ronald McDonald House Charities on #GivingTuesday
Since 1974, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) network of local Chapters have been making children happier and healthier by keeping families together — giving them a place to rest and refresh. A place that feels like home. On #GivingTuesday, Ronald McDonald House Charities is launching a national campaign, asking people to help families stay together, close to their…
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