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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983 when there were less than two million people suffering from the disease. Since…
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National Scholarship Month/National Education Month
National Scholarship Month/National Education Month aims to build awareness of scholarships and opportunities in higher education. Established in 1998, it recognizes communities, organizations, and businesses within the…
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National Veterans and Military Families Month
Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month to thank service members and their families for all their hard work and…
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National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Since 2007, National Homeless Youth Awareness Month raises awareness for children and families dealing with homelessness and educates the public on ways to help end…
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Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and advocacy. More than 100 million adults and children…
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Animal Rescue Team and Disaster Response
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Rescue Team (ART) is on call 24/7, ready to deploy whenever animals are caught in large-scale…
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Together We Can End Domestic Abuse
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. People who are…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for…
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Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month This October
First launched by Americans for the Arts more than 30 years ago as National Arts Week in honor of the National Endowment for the Arts,…
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion
Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness Month was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s. By spreading awareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the…
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Child Health Day
First celebrated in 1929, Child Health Day was enacted by Congress as a day to raise awareness about the fundamental necessity for programs to protect and…
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Join Feeding America and Take Action During Hunger Action Month
No one should have to go hungry in the richest country in the world — yet millions of Americans don’t have enough to eat. Our…
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