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The federal government has continued to enroll critically ill people in clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health since the government shutdown began last week, but the pace has slowed drastically, and many other sick people are having to wait for treatment. As elected officials try to sway public opinion on which party bears…

One Thursday evening last August at an Alpine castle in Salzburg, Austria, Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp met Tatjana Oppitz, the head of IBM in Austria. Oppitz told Kopp that after 25 years at IBM (IBM, Fortune 500), she is more worried than ever that Austria’s grammar and secondary schools are failing to groom…

With government beset by perennial budget battles that make sufficient public funding for new social programs less likely, innovation to increase the reach and effectiveness of existing programs—whether public or private—becomes more essential than ever. But “innovation” is often associated with technological innovation or sophisticated research and development beyond the reach of most of us…

“Does this class count as an Advanced Placement course?” It’s been a common question of my returning IT Academy students. My courses are demanding. I expect them to read and write daily, to meet online after school for concept and skills reviews, and to practice using skills that will help them in college and career.…

By James Esseks, Director, ACLU Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & AIDS Project at 12:54pm I’m often asked why the gay rights movement is so focused on marriage, and it’s a good question.  Part of the answer is that our society has made marriage the gateway to many protections and obligations – from health care to…

People often ask if it’s sad to work at Make-A-Wish. The answer is an emphatic “no,” and the reasons can change the way you look at our mission. It’s a 50-50 split when I tell people I work at Make-A-Wish®. Some say “Awww, that’s so nice.” Others say “It must be so sad to work…

by Julie Braley OCTOBER 7, 2013 At the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore (FSEVA), we recognize that solving hunger is a goal we can only tackle by working together as a community. We also realize that feeding people isn’t enough. Proper food and nutrition is essential for our bodies and minds. It…

Tweet     On Thursday, October 10, 2013, from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, America’s Charities and the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce hosted #GivingUnderTheInfluence – a panel discussion about employee engagement in a digital culture. With employee expectations changing as our digital culture evolves, a new digital model is emerging that empowers employees to…

A newly released study on Reputation and Corporate Social Responsibility  by Reputation Institute suggest that there is actually a strong business case when it comes to CSR. According to CB Bhattacharya, E.ON Chair Professor in Corporate Responsibility at European School of Management and Technology, “The conclusion is clear. There is a strong business case for…

Many parts of the National Institutes of Health closed as of Tuesday due to the Federal Government shutdown, but America’s Charities member, The Children’s Inn at NIH, remains open – around the clock – serving families and children with critical needs. The Inn is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to children and families seeking successful treatments,…

As the federal government shutdown drags on with no end in sight, our historic communities, parks, and landscapes are in jeopardy. Join National Trust for Historic Preservation in demanding that Congress reach a solution and get our country back to work. How does this shutdown hurt historic preservation? Here are just a few ways: Areas…

The shutdown of the federal government is shutting off access that charities get in the last few months of each year to solicit donations from public employees. Thousands of nonprofits that share the nearly $275-million raised by the federal government’s annual charity drive could receive much less this year if the shutdown keeps public employees…