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7 takeaways from the 2014 BSA Sustainability Report
At Philmont Scout Ranch last year, crew members helped recycle 59 tons of cardboard, 2.8 tons of plastic and 900 pounds of aluminum, resulting in $91,000 in savings to Philmont. At Camp Emerald Bay in California, spring-loaded water fountains and pull-string showers have drastically cut water use in a drought-stricken area. And at Camp Guyasuta in suburban Pittsburgh,…
Read MoreNARAL Pro-Choice America on Rejection of Ballot Measure 1 in North Dakota
Voters in North Dakota today defeated Ballot Measure 1, an amendment stating that a fertilized egg has an “inalienable right to life.” In response, NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue released the following statement: “Today, North Dakotans saw through right-wing extremists’ attempts to insert a highly controversial measure into the state’s constitution that would have…
Read MoreVoters Save Union Terminal
Although Union Terminal and Music Hall are among Cincinnati’s most beloved and well-used public buildings, they are suffering from significant deterioration and water damage. This November 4, Hamilton County voters will consider passage of Issue 8, which would levy a one-quarter of one percent sales tax over five years to generate $170 million in restoration…
Read MoreIndividual Threads No Longer, These Women Have a Greater Purpose
We usually reserve the Dress for Success Blog to tout the accomplishments, advice and stories of others, but we are so incredibly proud about our latest project that we just would shout it from the mountain tops if, you know, there were mountain tops in New York City! We are amazed every day by the…
Read MoreRepublican’s Senate Wins Boost Prospects of Tax Changes for Nonprofits
By Alex Daniels With Republicans poised to take control of the Senate following Tuesday’s elections, it is likely that lawmakers will dig deep into the tax code soon after a new Congress is sworn in next year. While that means added scrutiny on the charitable deduction and the tax treatment of nonprofits, charity leaders are…
Read MorePet Alliance Names Joel Slaven Animal Hero Award Winner
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando announced today that famed animal trainer Joel Slaven will receive the inaugural Animal Hero Award at its 23rd Annual Furball, presented by SeaWorld®. The presentation will take place at SeaWorld Orlando’s Ports of Call® on Saturday, October 25, 2014, from 6 to…
Read MoreChildren’s Rights benefit brings compelling stories to light, raises awareness
A crowd of approximately 300 guests gathered for the Ninth Annual Children’s Rights Benefit on Wednesday, October 29, to honor several extraordinary individuals whose efforts have made a difference for children in foster care, and to raise awareness and support for the national advocacy organization’s tireless work to bring sustainable change to failing child welfare…
Read MoreMake your charitable gift count
By Stephanie Zurn Every Thursday you can find Eastside Baby Corner (EBC) core volunteer, Sandi Dong, in the nonprofit’s distribution center toy room sorting through half-dressed dolls, miss-matched puzzle pieces and all sorts of unidentifiable toy parts that have been donated to the organization. She and her fellow toy volunteers rejoin the parts and pieces,…
Read MoreGetting a Return on Investment Through Corporate Giving
BYÂ JULIE MURRAY Businesses receive numerous requests each month to make donations to non-profit organizations and these requests increase during the holiday season. These donations are a necessity to help support the work of non-profit organizations and ultimately help build a stronger community. Currently in Southern Nevada, there are 275,000 children, seniors and families who live…
Read MoreThank You Federal Workers!
Today’s Express, a Washington Post publication, is out and it’s featuring America’s Charities members. Â To reiterate our message, thank you Federal workers! Thank you for your public service and thank you for giving to causes you care about. It matters when you give because it makes an impact on the lives of thousands throughout…
Read More‘Hope for Baby Easton’ meet a 12-year old with the same skin disease
By Michael Benny Many of you have been following the story of Easton Friedel of Weedsport since he was born two summers ago. Easton lives with a rare, painful genetic skin disease called Epidermolysis Bullosa, EB for short. Because the disease is so rare, we have not been able to introduce you to another child with it, until…
Read MoreMidterms mean high stakes for women voters
By Krystal Ball For many voters and political observers, the big question in the 2014 midterm election is which party will end up in control of the U.S. Senate. The answer will impact presidential nominations, future legislation and greatly influence the remainder of President Obama’s term. But real policy changes in this country will happen at the state level,…
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