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Working 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…
The 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…
Increase 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…
The 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…
Amnesty 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…
Filling 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…
Past, 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…
Eliminating Hunger in the Classroom Improves Attendance
No Kid Hungry recently surveyed teachers and principals and found that three out of four K-8 public school teachers and principals see kids who regularly…
Featured 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…
House 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…
Don’t Let Them Wipe Out Animal Protection Laws
The House of Representatives passed its Farm Bill, including the overreaching “King amendment,” which threatens to repeal dozens of animal protection laws. It could…
Taking the SNAP Challenge
Can you eat on just $4.50 a day? Make the SNAP Challenge pledge now, then invite your friends! What is the SNAP Challenge? The SNAP…