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A Teach for America Alumni Explains Why Our Future Depends On Putting Tech Education At The Core
“Does this class count as an Advanced Placement course?” It’s been a common question of my returning IT Academy students. My courses are demanding. I…
Why Are You Folks Spending So Much Time On Marriage?
By James Esseks, Director, ACLU Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & AIDS Project at 12:54pm I’m often asked why the gay rights movement is so focused…
Is it sad to work at Make-A-Wish®?
People often ask if it’s sad to work at Make-A-Wish. The answer is an emphatic “no,” and the reasons can change the way you look…
Why Simply Feeding Those Who Are Hungry Isn’t Enough
by Julie Braley OCTOBER 7, 2013 At the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore (FSEVA), we recognize that solving hunger is a goal…
Transforming Employee Engagement: Understanding How Digital Culture is Driving the Next Generation
Tweet   On Thursday, October 10, 2013, from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, America’s Charities and the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce hosted #GivingUnderTheInfluence…
Should companies continue their investment in CSR or spend the money elsewhere?
A newly released study on Reputation and Corporate Social Responsibility by Reputation Institute suggest that there is actually a strong business case when it comes…
Featured Charity: Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America
Wishes help kids feel better – and sometimes when they feel better, they get better. Learn how you can help share the power of a…
The Children’s Inn at NIH Remains Open During Shutdown, Serving Families and Children With Critical Needs.
Many parts of the National Institutes of Health closed as of Tuesday due to the Federal Government shutdown, but America’s Charities member, The Children’s Inn…
Stop the Shutdown from Putting Historic Communities, Parks, and Landscapes in Jeopardy
As the federal government shutdown drags on with no end in sight, our historic communities, parks, and landscapes are in jeopardy. Join National Trust for…
The Government Shutdown’s Impact on the Combined Federal Campaign & Nonprofit Programs
The shutdown of the federal government is shutting off access that charities get in the last few months of each year to solicit donations from…
Diabetes-Fighting Dogs: A New Breed of Help
Some individuals with diabetes are lucky enough to have a very attentive dog to keep them company. These pets provide much more than love and…
Study Finds Spinal Cord Injury Causes Progressive Damage in the Chronic Phase
A paper was published this week from the Gregoire Courtine lab in Switzerland. Courtine, who we have discussed here in recent months, studies activity and…