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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…
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…
The Impact of Vietnam Project-Based Learning
By Melanie Lowry “‘Project-based learning’ is the new buzzword in education that our school is encouraging teachers to use”, said Laura Forde, a social studies…
Why Don’t We Take Tanning as Seriously as Tobacco?
By Sherry Pagoto, PhD In 2009, upon review of the science on tanning beds and cancer, the International Agency for Research on Cancer assigned tanning…
Study Suggests New Way of Preventing Diabetes-Associated Blindness
Reporting on their study with lab-grown human cells, researchers at The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland say that blocking a second blood…
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…
FTC Charges Four Cancer Charities with Fraud
Message from America’s Charities CEO & President: Media reports over the past few days have featured four cancer charities that have been charged with fraud by…
Talent Meets Purpose
Former investment banker Rachael Chong felt driven to make the world a better place. So she founded the digital platform Catchafire.org to match up professionals…
VVMF to Honor Sacrifice and Pay Tribute to Medal of Honor Recipients at Memorial Day Ceremony at the Wall
Washington, D.C. – The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) and the National Park Service (NPS) will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony to pay tribute…