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Supporting Research to Better Understand Stillbirths, SIDS & Other Causes of Sudden, Unexpected Infant Deaths
During the course of the past four decades, First Candle has funded cutting-edge research projects at medical institutions throughout the United States. They are also…
Getting Your Eyes off Yourself
Several years ago, Sara Tucholsky of Western Oregon University smacked her first home run in her college career with two runners on base in a…
National Trust for Historic Preservation Explores Delicious Dishes at Train Depots-Turned-Restaurants
In the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s last post they invited you to take a trip to three historic train depots that have been revamped into swanky…
How Oversleeping and Lack of Sleep Affect Your Child’s Mood
Daniel S. Lewin, PhD, D’ABSM, a pediatric psychologist, sleep specialist, and licensed clinical psychologist at Children’s National Health System speaks about how sleep affects behavior.…
UN Human Rights Office Releases Report Detailing Violence and Discrimination Against LGBT People
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a new report titled “Discrimination and violence against individuals based on their sexual orientation…
A Wider Circle Makes Big Step Towards Helping More People
Yesterday was a big day for America’s Charities member, A Wider Circle. They are now proud owners of a building, which will empower them to dramatically…
CSR World Congress & Charities@Work Reinforce Sustainable Business for Fostering Social Change
“I am the biggest believer in responsibility—social and otherwise.” Many responsibly-minded leaders and their organizations the world over endorse this view. Increasingly, conferences and gatherings…
The Day When Three Words Change Your Life
By Maret Seitz I’m Maret Seitz. This is the second installment in our series for LIVESTRONG, so if you missed the first, click here and here to see where…
Hope Arrives in a Semi Truck
At Feed the Children, we believe we can create a world in which no child goes to bed hungry. It takes all of us working together: Feed…
Walk Locally, Unite Globally
Morris Animal Foundation’s Unite to Fight Pet Cancer Virtual Walk is a fun way to help raise funds for the fight against pet cancer. This…
Why your nonprofit can’t afford to ignore the skills-based volunteer movement
In today’s world, people are hungry to infuse their life with purpose. Holding a 9-5 is simply not enough. Professionals want to share their expertise…
Progress & Potential of Teach For America’s AAPI Initiative
In May 2014, I embarked upon a nationwide listening tour to meet with students, families, educators, and partners to better understand the challenges and assets…