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What LIVESTRONG’s New CEO Has to Say About Her First Day on the Job

April 7, 2015

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

April 7, 2015

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…

Repeat Rescuer and Family Saved by Kitten

April 7, 2015

This story is written by PetSmart Charities Roving Reporter Bart Butler. “Hey, you got a kitten!” That was the surprised reaction Neptune, New Jersey, resident…

Make-A-Wish® Launches Unprecedented Campaign to Raise Airline Miles

April 6, 2015

Trillions of airline miles sit unused each year, and nearly 75 percent of the wishes granted by Make-A-Wish® involve travel – that’s why, on April…

Investing in Healthy Child Development and Prevention of Child Abuse

April 6, 2015

All children deserve great childhoods because our children are our future. The fact is, when we invest in healthy child development, we are investing in…

Junior Achievement of New York Announces New Funding for Third Quarter of the 2014-15 School Year

April 3, 2015

[NEW YORK, NY] – Junior Achievement of New York – the leading provider of “real world” education for K-12 students in NYC and Long Island,…

Rebuilding Together Marks its Annual National Rebuilding Month in April

April 2, 2015

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2015 /3BL Media/ – Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit with a vision of a safe and healthy home for every person, announced today…

Junior Achievement / Allstate Survey Reveals Disconnect Between Teens’ and Parents’ Views on Paying for College and Other Personal Finance Topics

April 2, 2015

NEW YORK, NY— Junior Achievement USA® (JA) and The Allstate Foundation released startling findings from the 2015 Teens & Personal Finance Survey, which expanded to…

Mobile Finance Park Returns to Prepare Long Island Students for Real World Financial Realities

April 2, 2015

NEW YORK, NY – Capital One / Junior Achievement Mobile Finance Park is moving to Hauppauge, Suffolk County, Long Island for an eighth season cycle after…

Dramatic Shift in Styles of Fundraising Mean New Opportunities for Nonprofit Growth

April 2, 2015

Springtime means outdoor charity events, and there are plenty to choose from. You can walk, run, bike, swim or even roll around in the mud…

Puppy Love

April 2, 2015

Canine Partners for Life is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Cochranville-based organization has trained and placed more than 600 dogs in homes all across…

A Cause Marketing Partnership Inspired by Employee Enthusiasm & Ice Cream

April 1, 2015

Ice cream for breakfast anyone?  It’s a tradition nearly 7,500 children experience with their families each year at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), a…