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National Scholarship Month/National Education Month
National Scholarship Month/National Education Month aims to build awareness of scholarships and opportunities in higher education. Established in 1998, it recognizes communities, organizations, and businesses within the…
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Each November, hospice and palliative care programs reach out to raise awareness about the importance of high-quality hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care programs…
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National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Since 2007, National Homeless Youth Awareness Month raises awareness for children and families dealing with homelessness and educates the public on ways to help end…
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National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program that brings people together to raise awareness for the problems of hunger and homelessness through…
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World Diabetes Day is November 14th
If “diabetes” were a country, it would be the third largest in the world, behind China and India. More than 370 million people are now…
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World Mental Health Day, October 10
As the autumn leaves start to paint the world in warm hues and the air turns crisper, October brings with it a day of utmost…
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion
Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness Month was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s. By spreading awareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the…
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Child Health Day
First celebrated in 1929, Child Health Day was enacted by Congress as a day to raise awareness about the fundamental necessity for programs to protect and…
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Together We Can End Domestic Abuse
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. People who are…
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, childhood cancer organizations around the world come together in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with a goal to increase awareness and raise funds for…
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Program Helps Prepare Preschoolers for Kindergarten
Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Family Life Child Development Center (CDC) hosts Kindergarten Readiness each year after preschool graduation to prepare students for the upcoming school…
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Friendship Day
Celebrate Friendship Day, a special occasion dedicated to cherishing the bonds of friendship and the positive impact they have on our lives. This day reminds…
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