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Join us on June 2nd for Greater Washington, D.C.’s Do More 24 Day
In support of our nonprofit members who serve the DC metro community, America’s Charities has teamed up with United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) to support Do More 24 on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Do More 24™ is a local movement that brings together nonprofit organizations, companies, and people committed to making…
Read MoreCompanies and Individual Supporters #PowerUp to Support CureSearch Heroes
April 28 is National Superhero Day, and all month long CureSearch will empower companies and individuals to #PowerUp and support real superheroes, children’s cancer fighters and survivors. Hosted on www.curesearch.org/superhero, supporters select how they would like to “Power Up” to help end children’s cancer. By taking simple, powerful actions like donating, purchasing a CureSearch-affiliated product,…
Read MoreHuman Toll of Jail
Building Partnerships for High-Quality Postsecondary Education in Correctional Facilities
Confronting Growth and Disparities in American Jails
How to Shrink a Jail
Soon after Michael Burns, 42, was booked for a drunk driving violation, he changed into an orange jumpsuit and was led into Orleans Parish Prison. As he entered the jail door, he passed a yellowed and tattered sign: “Caution: you are now entering a real jail.” Like countless inmates before him, Burns understood that the…
Read MoreThe Rise of 1,000 Small Jails
Some jails are notorious. Think New York City’s Rikers Island or the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail. News stories about overcrowding, violence, and deplorable conditions fuel ongoing public debate about the nation’s two largest jail systems and capture the public’s imagination about just what jail looks like. But it turns out urban jails are…
Read MoreCensus CFC Donations Reach $582,062
This article is a reprint, posted with permission from the Public Information Office, U.S. Census Bureau. Jeff Brown — the outreach and engagement manager for America’s Charities — shared a personal story at the Census Bureau’s Combined Federal Campaign award ceremony on March 1. He spoke of how his adoption as a baby to a…
Read MoreOklahoma County presiding judge vows to change bail procedures
Oklahoma County’s new presiding judge is promising to require judges who see jailed inmates for the first time to use discretion in setting bail and not just rigidly follow a bond schedule. “It’s my intention to make some changes in how setting bonds has been approached in the past,” District Judge Don Deason said. “We…
Read MoreTime, Talent, and Treasure: Building a Board that Knows and Gives the Three Ts
Engaging thoughtful, proactive, and generous people to serve on your organization’s board is a challenging and important endeavor. Board service is often seen as the pinnacle of volunteerism, and is critical to an organization’s success. Good board members often seem elusive. The secret is that you probably already know your best potential board members, as…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Use LinkedIn for Your Non-Profit
While most non-profits realize the benefits of Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, far fewer organizations fully realize the inherent power of LinkedIn. As one of the original social networking platforms geared primarily toward professionals and businesspeople, LinkedIn can provide your organization with networking and marketing benefits, no matter the size of your non-profit. The Unique LinkedIn…
Read MoreRMHC DC Family-Centered Programs Play a Vital Role in Access to Care for Families and Children
Opening of New Ronald McDonald Family Room in Inova Children’s Hospital Allows Families to be Present and Involved in Their Child’s Treatment and Recovery March 1, 2016 – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington DC (RMHC DC) – Falls Church, VA 22042 – Since opening the doors to our first Ronald McDonald House in…
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