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More Than a Pet campaign will help people struggling to access care for their pets
People have tremendous love for their four-legged family members, and that human-animal bond transcends race, ethnicity, geography and socioeconomic status. Yet millions of pet owners struggle to care for their pets due to a lack of access to pet care. The joy, unconditional love and health benefits of the human-animal bond are priceless, but the…
Read MoreEmployee Volunteer Expectations Have Changed, and They’re Not Going Back
The past three years have accelerated trends and created new opportunities for employee engagement. In the years leading up to 2020, employee volunteering was largely a binary choice. Companies offered their employees the opportunity to participate in either skills-based or traditional, hands-on volunteering. Each method had its own pros and cons, which were well known,…
Read MoreNearly 200 dogs saved from slaughter as HSI shuts down 18th dog meat farm
Late last year, Humane Society International discovered another heartbreaking scene on a South Korean dog meat farm: Dozens and dozens of dogs were locked in feces-filled cages awaiting slaughter. Many were pregnant, days away from giving birth to puppies who would only know a life of misery. In early March, international team members arrived in…
Read MoreA Listening Ear
It’s common for people in Appalachia to live on the same land or in the same community as their parents, grandparents, even their great-grandparents lived. In a region steeped in tradition as old as the Appalachian Mountains, the people here are proud of who they are and where they come from. Parsie Tackett is one…
Read MoreMount St. Joseph University joins Christian Appalachian Project for annual WorkFest
APPALACHIA – (March 20, 2023) Students from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio, recently spent their spring break in Eastern Kentucky, making homes safe, warm, and dry for children, their families, and seniors in the region. Mount St. Joseph students joined other college students from across the country who are participating in Christian Appalachian…
Read MoreAmerica’s Charities Named ‘Best Nonprofit To Work For’ For Third Consecutive Year
 Washington, D.C. – April 3, 2023 – America’s Charities, the nonprofit that mobilizes the power of giving as a leading provider of volunteering, workplace giving, employee assistance funds, matching gift, scholarships and other social impact solutions, today announced it was selected as a 2023 Best Nonprofit To Work For by the impartial research organization…
Read MorePart Time and Seasonal Positions
Department: Charitable Funds Management Solutions We are a non-profit charitable organization looking for skilled individuals who can coordinate multiple client requirements related to fund processing and reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to handle multiple urgent tasks and manage time wisely. Candidate should be able to help solve problems on their own and as…
Read MoreCelebrate March for Meals 2023!
On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older. For 50 years, these critical programs – commonly referred to as Meals on Wheels – have delivered more than just nutritious meals to homebound…
Read MoreFebruary is Cancer Prevention Month
A substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented, including all cancers caused by tobacco use and other unhealthy behaviors. Excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, at least 42% of newly diagnosed cancers in the US – about 805,600 cases in 2022 – are potentially avoidable, including the 19% of cancers caused by smoking and at least 18%…
Read MoreFebruary is Marfan Awareness Month!
Marfan syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 5,000 people regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, and experts estimate that nearly half the people who have Marfan syndrome do not know it. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, they are at high risk for an aortic dissection and sudden death. Awareness of Marfan syndrome and related conditions leads…
Read MoreCelebrating the Agents of Change this Black History Month
During Black History Month, which takes place each year during the month of February, there is much to celebrate about the past achievements and impact each of our member charities listed below has contributed to this country. There is even more to celebrate about the incredible programs and missions these nonprofits are actively delivering on…
Read MoreJanuary is National Poverty in America Awareness Month
Hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion, disabilities, restricted access to participation in the democratic process. These are just some of the many manifestations of poverty. More than 40 million Americans live in poverty, but we can eradicate poverty. As Nelson Mandela said, “Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is…
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