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World Spay Day 2014

February 25, 2014

Today is the 20th World Spay Day! Events in honor of World Spay Day take place on that day and throughout the month of February,…

How Christian HELP Helps Unemployed People Get Jobs Through Employment Assistance in Central Florida

February 24, 2014

There are over 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, each playing a crucial role in lives and social issues across the country and…

Video Hackathon Strengthening Creative Communities & Helping Charities Like Canine Partners for Life

February 19, 2014

Source: The Huffington Post After eight years, hundreds of videos, multiple partnerships and exponential growth, it’s safe to say the DoGooder Video Awards have an…

Goodwill Affiliates Reduce Energy Use and Return Money to Mission

February 18, 2014

Source: Goodwill Industries International By Anca Novacovici In 2012, the Goodwill® enterprise launched the Energy Conservation Challenge, aimed at encouraging member Goodwill agencies around the…

The Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening

February 18, 2014

Source: LIVESTRONG By Dr. Brandon Hayes-Lattin, MD The role of screening mammograms is in the news once again, with the publication of a new Canadian study that reported…

Rhode Island Lawmakers Urged to Ban Abusive Elephant Training Devices

February 18, 2014

Source: The Humane Society of the United States Rhode Island legislators are seeking to prohibit the inhumane treatment of elephants used in circuses and traveling…

CSR Results: Why the Difference Between Outcomes and Outputs Matters

February 18, 2014

Originally Posted On: CSRwire.com Inspired Giving Series They filled Capital Hilton ballroom in Washington, DC; leaders of large and small charities from throughout the country trying…

Study Affirms New Standard for Detecting Melanoma Metastasis to the Lymph Nodes

February 18, 2014

Source: www.news-medical.net Long-term research that was initiated at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center on lymphatic mapping and sentinel-node biopsy, techniques for detecting the earliest spread (metastasis) of melanoma, the…

A Blood Test Hits the Market That Could Replace the Biopsy and Potentially Save Lives

February 18, 2014

Source: recode.net ​By James Temple A Redwood City, Calif. startup believes it has developed a novel cancer test that could spare patients the pain of…

Join NORD and Show Support for the 30 Million Individuals Living With Rare Diseases on February 28

February 18, 2014

Source: Research America February 28 is Rare Disease Day – a time to show support for the 30 million Americans, and millions more around the…

Boys Town Opens New Location to Better Serve South Omaha Clients

February 18, 2014

Source: www.omaha.com By Betsie Freeman For the first time in its 97-year history, Boys Town has more than one location in its hometown. The organization…

Cincinnati Wish Kid’s Soup Recipe Inspired Others to Feed the Homeless

February 18, 2014

Source: www.wdrb.com By Lindsay Allen LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A 10-year-old cancer patient is inspiring do-gooders in Louisville and helping feed dozens in the process.…