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Join the Celebration and Honor Golden Girl, Betty White on October 19th
Whether furry, feathered, finned or fuzzy, animals inspire us. Because of this, Morris Animal Foundations believes they deserve the best in veterinary medicine. That’s why…
Read ArticleWorking to Stop Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Braddock District Supervisor John C. Cook invites you to join him to raise awareness of domestic violence and help two…
Read ArticleThe 15th Annual debra of America Benefit on October 24 in New York City
The 15th Annual debra of America Benefit will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM at MoMA | The…
Read ArticleIncrease in Use of Ignition Interlocks Shows Success of MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving
According to a new survey, 2013 Survey of Currently-Installed Interlocks in the U.S., conducted by Impact DWI, Inc., there are nearly 305,000 ignition interlock devices…
Read ArticleThe Science of Volunteerism & What You Should Know
Take it from Einstein, “only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” In a recent article, Arianna Huffington cites the science behind the…
Read ArticleAmnesty International USA Celebrates Human Rights Victory with U.S. Signing of Arms Trade Treaty at United Nations
(NEW YORK) – Amnesty International USA issued the following comment this week from Executive Director Steven W. Hawkins, on the U.S. signing of the Arms…
Read ArticleFilling the Conference Gap for Cause Innovation
Two years ago, Alison Portt was asked to join the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Cause Innovation Team. One of the only dedicated innovation groups of…
Read ArticlePast, Present, and Future: Research and Treatment Advances in Pediatric Cancers
Fifty years ago, the most common type of childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), was almost uniformly fatal. Today, cure rates for ALL can reach…
Read ArticleFeatured Charity: The Black Women’s Health Imperative
It’s imperative that we move beyond documenting the enormous health disparities that exist for Black women, and focus our efforts on actionable steps to eliminate…
Read ArticleHouse Republicans Pass Deep Cuts in Food Stamps
(SOURCE: The New York Times) House Republicans narrowly pushed through a bill on Thursday that slashes billions of dollars from the food stamp program, over…
Read ArticleAction or Inaction in Congress Will Impact the Lives of People Goodwill® Serves
Congress’s plate of must do legislation is full as we head into the fall. Spending bills, debt limit increases, and resolutions on Syria, are big…
Read ArticleThe Man Who’ll End Poverty
One DC area nonprofit exec is absolutely, unequivocally convinced that poverty in the DC region will end during his lifetime. (No, he hasn’t found the…
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