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How Catholic Charities is Helping People Recognize Their Abilities, Develop Self-sufficiency, and Maintain Dignity
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency offering services in 21 counties and seven independent cities in northern and central Virginia that comprise the Diocese of Arlington. The mission of Catholic Charities is to serve the most vulnerable and poor of mind, body, and spirit by offering programs…
Read MoreChanging the World One Leader at a Time
I have always counted myself lucky to be able to work in a field that directly impacts the lives of talented young people preparing themselves for a bright future. As a former president of an HBCU (Historically Black College or University), the majority of students whom I met were intent on creating a future for…
Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign: Making a More Inclusive and Accepting World for Everyone
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is fighting for a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are truly equal — from the board room to the homeroom, from the corner store to the ER, and in every single community we call home. To make this world a reality, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation…
Read MoreGot #GivingTuesday Plans? Tell Us How You’re Celebrating So We Can Spread the Word!
Are you participating in #GivingTuesday 2019? This year’s event takes place December 3rd. Once again, America’s Charities would like to help promote your #GivingTuesday promotional efforts by spreading the word through our website, newsletter, social media, and 3BL Media. To let us know about your plans and how we can promote your initiative, please contact Sarah Ford…
Read MoreCorporate Citizenship Conference Registration is FREE for America’s Charities Members. Register Now!
Are you looking to learn more about what motivates companies to grow and enhance their own internal civic-minded culture – whether that’s through workplace giving, employee engagement, or capacity building programs? Each year, the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosts its Corporate Citizenship Conference, bringing together leading experts and professionals to discuss trends in corporate…
Read MoreFuture-Proofing Business
Earlier this year, nearly 200 US CEOs came together at the Business Roundtable and redefined what it means to be a business. No longer can a business’s sole focus be to generate profits for its investors. Businesses must balance the needs and drive positive returns for all their stakeholders and not at the expense of one…
Read MoreWhy One Researcher Fights to End Alzheimer’s Disease
Image caption: Yuriko and me together for a trip to a hot spring. She did not recognize me, but could speak. Since 1985, BrightFocus Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research program has awarded more than $128 million for highly innovative science to end Alzheimer’s. Right now, we are funding 105 research projects around the world, including an…
Read MoreTMCF Prepares for 19th Annual Leadership Institute
This week, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund is hosting its 19th annual Leadership Institute in Washington D.C., bringing together hundreds of undergraduates from historically Black colleges and universities for four days of networking and professional development. The event begins on Wednesday, Oct. 16 and will culminate in a recruitment fair on Saturday, where students meet…
Read MoreNational Bullying Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month aims to bring together schools, communities and organizations to stop bullying and end hatred and racism by increasing awareness on the prevalence and impact of bullying on children. In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month October 1-31, 2019, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference in the…
Read MoreRecap: Hurricane Dorian Disaster Relief and Recovery
As the first major storm of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas at the end of August, wreaking havoc as a Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 185 mph. The slow-moving storm then traveled up the East Coast of the U.S. as a Category 2 hurricane leaving behind a…
Read MoreArt Spark Texas: Sparking the Creative in Everyone
Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas) challenges perceptions of people with disabilities and ignites confidence, ideas and courage to make a difference. Founded in 1996 and based in Austin, Texas, our vision is to create a society where people with disabilities can participate in, learn through, and enjoy the arts. To this end, we work…
Read More2020 Membership Applications Due October 9, 2019!
REMINDER: By close of business on October 9, 2019, please remember to submit your America’s Charities’ 2020 Membership Application to renew your membership and continue receiving all the benefits your membership with America’s Charities offers. If you need assistance or have a question about the application, please contact our membership team at clientsolutions@charities.org.Â
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