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Investigation finds Alabama prison system violates federal law, fails to provide adequate medical care
An investigation by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) has concluded that Alabama’s overcrowded prison system is breaking federal…
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How Donor Support Helped Turn Valerie’s Life Around
Valerie’s life was not going as planned. Â She lost her mother to Alzheimer’s, found herself in an unhealthy relationship and was unemployed. Looking to propel…
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Team Training – the Backbone of Canine Partners for Life
Team Training is the backbone of Canine Partners for Life and at the core of everything they do. This is what their trainers, puppy raisers, volunteers,…
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Five Tips for Building Impactful Relationships with Nonprofit Partners
Waggener Edstrom Communications (WE) did what most companies should do: learn more about their nonprofit partners in order to strengthen their partnerships. This mirrors the…
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Teen Finishes 40-Mile Trek Carrying Brother for Cerebral Palsy Awareness
After walking 40 miles in the summer sun, Hunter and Braden Gandee completed their remarkable trek today to raise awareness about cerebral palsy. During the…
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A Dad’s Determination
Joey Romero dreamed of following in his father’s footsteps – to serve his country in the military. He also dreamed of becoming a police officer.…
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Save the Date! 6th Annual Prevent Cancer 5k is September 21, 2014
Registration is now open for the 2014 Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run. This year’s event will feature a scenic course around Nationals Park and the Capitol…
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Points of Light, Bloomberg Search for the 50 Most Community-minded Companies
Points of Light, in partnership with Bloomberg LP, announced last week the launch of its annual survey, The Civic 50, which names and honors the most community-minded…
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You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression
We have all heard this expression about first impressions, and like it or not, it is true. Especially in an interview setting. Since 2001, Dress…
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5 Ways to Summerize Workplace Philanthropy
By Ryan Scott It’s not just your imagination: summer is getting in the way of getting things done at work.  To the tune of a 20 percent…
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Mid-Sized Businesses Often Fail to Connect the Dots on Corporate Philanthropy
By Eileen Cunniffe Mid-sized companies, which represent about one-fourth of American businesses, are actively engaged in corporate philanthropy, largely with local charities. Yet even as…
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Reeve Foundation Board Member Rediscovers Her ‘Sea Legs’
By Nate Herpich When Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation board member Pat Volland was injured in a serious accident five years ago, one of her…
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