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SPLC lawsuit demands necessary health care for transgender inmate in Georgia prison
The Southern Poverty Law Center has filed a federal lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections on behalf of a transgender woman who has been…
How Drinking Alcohol Can Increase Your Risk for Cancer
Too many harmful accidents and premature deaths are related to alcohol use every year. Cancers caused by excessive drinking are responsible for 200,000 deaths in…
Canine Partners for Life Celebrates 25 Years of Changing Lives
Newark, Del. resident Sarah Vible was diagnosed with epilepsy during her sophomore year at the University of Delaware. Her family reached out to Canine Partners for…
Ben’s Chili Bowl Comes to the Rescue to Help Miriam’s Kitchen Guests
It’s been a challenging week for many people in the D.C. region, including America’s Charities member, Miriam’s Kitchen. Between Tuesday’s city-wide power outage, and Wednesday’s water outage,…
The Lasting Negative Effects Financial Abuse Has on Women
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 7, 2015 /3BL Media/ – Financial abuse is a tactic used by abusers in ninety-eight percent of domestic violence situations and its effects are…
Eight Career Options for Millennials Interested in Impact
By Amanda Minuk We’ve been called everything from selfish and narcissistic, to lazy and entitled. As we shake off the (mis)perceptions people will realize that…
Helping an immigrant teen stay in school
By Nadia Salazar Sandi It was a Friday morning when I headed to meet with Hugo.* This was one of the first interviews I had…
Play PS4 With Snoop Dogg to Raise Funds Benefiting Make-A-Wish
Through April 21, gamers can enter for a chance to play FIFA 15 with Snoop Dogg via the PlayStation HEROES app with 90% of funds raised benefiting…
Pets soothe the spirit, strengthen the heart at Montgomery Hospice
Elise Gordon Rasmussen has a full-time job, a sideline business and a family. But stress melts away when the Silver Spring resident is greeted by…
Feeding America Food Pantry Helps Family Turn Things Around After Dealing With a Layoff
After a layoff, things were tough for David, Stephanie & their three kids. They started using the food pantry which helped turn things around. See…
What LIVESTRONG’s New CEO Has to Say About Her First Day on the Job
By Chandini Portteus Hi, everyone! Today I am beyond excited for my first day at LIVESTRONG! I want to start out by thanking a few individuals.…
North Carolina Man to Run Fifty Miles for Feed the Children
Ask someone who works two demanding jobs what they do in their free time, and you may get one of these responses: a) Sleep. b) Chill…