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Tackling Poverty in Appalachia
Those living in poverty in Eastern Kentucky, and Central Appalachia generally, deal with chronic and serious challenges. Much progress has been made in tackling poverty in Appalachia over the past 50 years, but pockets of severe rural poverty remain, particularly in Eastern Kentucky. While the average poverty rate in the 54 counties of Appalachian Kentucky…
Read MoreOPM Discloses Fee Schedule for Participation in the 2018 CFC
The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign is currently underway and will be running through January 12, 2018. We hope that you are having a great campaign season and have been able to take advantage of some of the event opportunities we’ve been sending your way. Beginning with the 2017 CFC, a new set of campaign rules…
Read MoreBe a #GivingTuesday CUREsader
Today, and every single day, 43 families will hear the devastating news that no parent should hear: their child has cancer. At CureSearch, it is our goal to protect the future of those children diagnosed with cancer by delivering better, less-toxic treatments NOW. Join our #GivingTuesday goal of achieving 43 recurring monthly gifts to honor these…
Read MoreWhy Fairfax County Needs a Food Bank
People ask us all the time why Fairfax County needs a food bank. Just do the math. In 2015, Fairfax County had a median family income of $129,538 a year. The average housing rental cost was $1687 a month. The poverty level for a family of four is now $24,600 a year. And, of course,…
Read MoreTime for an Employee Giving Program Pulse Check
When it comes to annual check-ups we make it a priority to visit the doctor, dentist or even a vehicle inspection. Although many of us put it off as long as we can, or even avoid it all together. Why? Fear of bad news, fear of being judged, fear of costs, fear of change…the list…
Read MoreHow Much is Enough to Make a Difference When Donating?
While it often feels like one individual’s actions doesn’t have an impact on the big picture, the truth is that we all have the power to make a difference and influence change. In fact, the majority of giving (at least 71% of total annual donations) is from individuals. Through our work at America’s Charities, we empower…
Read MoreSolving the National Affordable Housing Crisis with Mercy Housing
Every day, millions of Americans have to sacrifice food, education, and healthcare because the cost of housing is so high. The numbers are grim: only one out of every four households who needs housing assistance gets it;Â more than one in four renters pays more than half of their income on housing costs; and nationwide waiting…
Read MoreOn #GivingTuesday Help StandUp for Kids and End the Cycle of Youth Homelessness
No children should ever have to endure youth homelessness. Here are a few different ways you can support StandUp for Kids this #GivingTuesday! Give $5, Get 5 Friends On #GivingTuesday we will ask a supporter to donate $5 to our cause and then post about the donation to their social media, tag five of their friends, and…
Read MoreBe #ThankFULL this #GivingTuesday and Support Feeding America
Giving the perfect gift is hard. Gifts are stressful, both for the giver and the receiver; it’s hard to know exactly what someone will want. But a donation to Feeding America is the perfect solution: the giver and receiver are #ThankFULL for a thoughtful gift and families in need are thankful for the food they receive.…
Read MoreThe Diabetes Research Institute: Moving Groundbreaking Research from the Lab to Patients
November is Diabetes Awareness month, and a time to elevate the dialogue about how this disease affects millions of people across the world. For those living with and managing the disease every day, a world free from the pain and suffering of diabetes is the ultimate dream. While there are many organizations that raise awareness…
Read MoreBuild a Team — Be a Hero. Support GKTW on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is just 20 days away, and we have something super in store for 2017’s global day of giving. This year, we’ll harness the power of our GKTW Family and social media to make our greatest impact to date. That’s where you come in. We’re calling on you and your super powers to be a…
Read MoreThe Diabetes Research Institute: Moving Groundbreaking Research from the Lab to Patients
November is Diabetes Awareness month, and a time to elevate the dialogue about how this disease affects millions of people across the world. For those living with and managing the disease every day, a world free from the pain and suffering of diabetes is the ultimate dream. While there are many organizations that raise awareness…
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