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Why Understanding Cancer is Important to Morris Animal Foundation President/CEO, Davide Haworth, DVM, PhD
By David Haworth, DVM, PhD, President/CEO, Morris Animal Foundation Our fight against cancer is almost always personal. Ironically, the lives of pets have become markedly longer and healthier because of leash laws, routine vaccinations, improved veterinary care and even people’s unwillingness to allow animals to roam the streets.  As a result of these improvements, animal deaths…
Read MoreHave a Full Work Schedule But Want to Volunteer? Introducing Y.E.S! by Dress for Success
Want to volunteer with Dress for Success, but have a full work schedule? Their Y.E.S! network might be just the thing for you! Founded in 2005, Young Executives for Success (Y.E.S!) is a volunteer branch of Dress for Success that provides its members with volunteer, fundraising and networking opportunities to champion the mission of Dress for Success. Y.E.S! was launched…
Read MoreSupport Legislation to End Cosmetics Testing on Animals
You may be blinding a bunny without even knowing it if you use shampoo, moisturizer, or any another cosmetic that’s been tested on animals. The Humane Cosmetics Act will make animal testing for cosmetics a thing of the past, and you’ll be able to use products without the worry. H.R. 4148 prohibits animal testing for…
Read MoreMap the Meal Gap
In order to address the problem of hunger, we must first understand it. Feeding America undertook the Map the Meal Gap project to learn more about hunger at the local community level. By understanding the population in need, communities can better identify strategies for reaching the people who most need food assistance. Feeding America’s mission…
Read MoreThe Water Project Club
See that guy on stage? That’s Daniel Kang, a senior at Van Nuys High School–and you might want to commit his name to memory. He’s doing some amazing things as is, and we predict his list of accomplishments will only get longer. Daniel traveled to Guatemala as a Good Neighbors volunteer in 2012, touring our community…
Read MoreFew Women at High-risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Receive Genetic Counseling
Despite recommendations from the federal government that women at high-risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer be offered genetic counseling and testing at no out of pocket cost, a new study finds that few women are offered these services. Researchers at the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center found that over the course of two…
Read MoreProtect Charitable Giving Incentives in the Tax Code
A number of critical giving incentives included as part of the annual tax extenders package expired on January 1, 2014 along with other provisions. These included the IRA charitable rollover and the enhanced deductions for donating both food inventory and land conservation easements, which in part support the essential work of America’s charities that serve millions of…
Read MoreMaking Impact: An Interview With Junior Achievement of New York’s President, Joseph Peri
This week, we have the privilege of introducing you to Joseph Peri, President of Junior Achievement of New York (JA New York), the local affiliate of Junior Achievement USA® (JA).  JA is the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future,…
Read MoreStatement of The Fund for Animals and The Humane Society of the United States in Response to the Multi-Party Settlement with Feld Entertainment
The Fund for Animals and The Humane Society of the United States issued the following statement in response to the settlement announced between Feld Entertainment (the owner of the Ringling Bros. circus) and 12 other parties. The HSUS and The Fund for Animals fight tirelessly to prevent the abuse and mistreatment of animals, including elephants…
Read MoreNew Study Looks at Corporate and Employee Giving for Nonprofits
When you compare the nonprofit fundraising landscape of today with a generation ago one of the most significant changes that you’ll see is the constant growth of corporate giving programs which have generated untold donations for literally tens of thousands of charitable causes. It’s interesting to note that while the philosophy of corporate giving has gained mass…
Read More#SaveSummer for Kids Facing Hunger With No Kid Hungry
Only 3 million children in America receive a free summer meal when school is out. Kids are not only missing out on necessary nutrition, but summer also becomes a time of anxiety and uncertainty. By taking action with the No Kid Hungry Campaign, you can help save summer for kids facing hunger. Post by America’s Charities.
Read MoreHelp Feeding America Outnumber Hunger in Your Community
Do you have any General Mills products in your pantry? Â Chances are you do. Keep an eye out for a code on specially marked General Mills products. You can help Feeding America secure 5 meals for your local food bank by entering that code on the following website:Â https://outnumberhunger.com. Â To amplify your impact, share the Facebook…
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