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Enhancing Lives by Providing Food, Basic Needs, and Self-sufficiency Programs
The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) serves the southeastern portion of Fairfax County, Virginia. LCAC’s mission, to enhance the quality of life in our community…
Volunteers Backbone of Making Wishes Come True
It was a special day for AJ, a 15-year-old from Virginia. He would finally get his wish for a shopping spree. As colorful confetti fell…
Help Survivors of Domestic Violence Find Hope at House of Ruth
Domestic violence is a common and deeply harmful problem in American society, with one in four women experiencing physical violence at some point during their…
Keeping Childhood Alive for Children Facing Serious Medical Conditions
“At The Children’s Inn, we are a partner in hope with families, a partner in discovery with the NIH, and above all, we are a…
Protecting the Future of Children Diagnosed with Cancer
Each year, more than 40,000 children undergo cancer treatment. Sadly, only three cancer medications have been specifically approved for children in the last 20 years.…
Five 21st Century Skills Kids Gain From Joining Robotics Teams
Miguel was a shy freshman when he joined his high school’s FIRST® Robotics Competition team. With the encouragement of his mentors, he came out of…
America’s Charities Welcomes the Sesame Street Yellow Feather Fund to Its Alliance of 140+ High-Impact Member Organizations
WASHINGTON, D.C., [Sept 5, 2017] – America’s Charities, which inspires employees and organizations to support causes they care about, is pleased to welcome the Sesame Street…
Equip Students with Tools for Success through A Gift For Teaching’s Back-to-School Drive
While Central Florida has seen a 1% decrease in its overall student population and number of homeless students in the area, the number of children…
The Care Van Program: A Small Program with a Huge Impact
In every sense of the word, medical care is a hotly debated topic within the United States. In the midst of this growing socioeconomic disparity,…
As gentrification creeps east, D.C. nonprofits help residents of modest means stake their place through homeownership
Leon Waddy grew up in the District’s Shaw neighborhood in the ’80s and ’90s, but he doesn’t recognize much of it these days. African American…
4 Things to Know About Why Summer is the Hungriest Time for Kids in America
(1) Summer is a time of need. For some kids, summer is a time of joy and freedom. For millions of kids who rely on…
Give Kids The World Village Creates Magic and Memories for Families Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses
Every year, 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. For these children, childhood is overshadowed by doctor visits, hospital stays, and…