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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…
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…
National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program that brings people together to raise awareness for the problems of hunger and homelessness through…
World Diabetes Day is November 14th
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…
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…
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…
The Business Case for Employee Volunteer & Skills Giving Programs
What if I told you that having an employee volunteer program could potentially save you money – say $1,000 to $6,000 per employee. Would you…
Friendship Day
Celebrate Friendship Day, a special occasion dedicated to cherishing the bonds of friendship and the positive impact they have on our lives. This day reminds…
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…
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…
Nearly 200 dogs saved from slaughter as HSI shuts down 18th dog meat farm
Late last year, Humane Society International discovered another heartbreaking scene on a South Korean dog meat farm: Dozens and dozens of dogs were locked in…
Celebrate March for Meals
On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition…