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Military Spouse Appreciation Day

April 8, 2024

May 10 marks the celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a time to honor and recognize the immense contributions made by military spouses in supporting…

National Military Appreciation Month

April 8, 2024

  Initiated by the United States Congress in 1999, National Military Appreciation Month is held each May as a time to thank service members and their…

Bike to Work This Month!

April 8, 2024

40% of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get to work. Established in…

May is Mental Health Month: Raise Awareness, Erase the Stigma, and Get Support!

April 8, 2024

Mental health is essential to your overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. People struggling with mental health may be in…

Law Day 2024: Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration

April 8, 2024

Taking place on May 1st each year, Law Day is a national day established by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1958 to mark the nation’s commitment to…

Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 7, 2024

A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds in the United States, with hundreds of deaths related to child abuse reported each year. Child abuse occurs…

Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2024

March 7, 2024

More than 50 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not exist, which meant there was no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act, and…

World Water Day March 22, 2024

February 20, 2024

771 million (1 in 10) people do not have access to safe water. Furthermore, about 4 billion people, representing nearly two-thirds of the world population, experience…

March Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women’s Achievements and Continuing to Fight for Women’s Rights

February 20, 2024

On March 8, #InternationalWomensDay, and throughout the month of March, Americans will celebrate the many achievements of women throughout history in art, athletics, business, government,…

Universal Human Rights Month

November 9, 2023

  Universal Human Rights Month recognizes the importance of basic rights and fundamental freedoms through education and advocacy, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising activities.  In recognition…

World AIDS Day

November 9, 2023

Since 1988, December 1st has been recognized annually as World AIDS Day to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with…

World Kindness Day

October 30, 2023

There’s a day on the horizon that warms the heart and inspires us all to be a little bit better—World Kindness Day, celebrated every year…