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National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
October is a significant awareness month—one dedicated to mental health, well-being, and the importance of early intervention. National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month is…
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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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Disaster Relief: Don’t Rush!
Climate change is real, and while we all want to help when disaster strikes, sometimes rushing in is the wrong thing to do. We need…
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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…
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February 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…
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February 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…
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World AIDS Day
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…
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Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and advocacy. More than 100 million adults and children…
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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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World Diabetes Day is November 15th
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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National Veterans and Military Families Month
Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month to thank service members and their families for all their hard work and…
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Help struggling families avoid homelessness by providing emergency assistance with rent and utilities
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency supporting people in need across a 21-county region of Virginia, with…
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