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A Mother’s Plea: Stop Solitary Confinement of Children

September 19, 2013

In 2005, Vicky Gunderson’s 17-year-old son, Kirk (pictured above), committed suicide while in solitary confinement in a Wisconsin jail. Here’s her story: “As a mother,…

Register now for the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund’s Ride & Run to Remember

September 19, 2013

Colon cancer screening works over the long term, studies confirm

September 19, 2013

Getting a colonoscopy is not something most people look forward to — but a new analysis suggests that it’s worth it to follow screening recommendations…

NEW SURVEY SHOWS TEENS LOSING INTEREST IN STEM CAREERS WHILE U.S. PROJECTS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN FIELD

September 19, 2013

Junior Achievement USA® (JA) and the ING U.S. Foundation’s 2013 Teens & Careers survey reveals a substantial year-over-year decline in teens’ interest in science, technology,…

Why Companies Should Explore New Employee Engagement & Giving Models

September 18, 2013

Stick with the old way or risk trying something new? Why it actually might be smarter & safer for companies to explore new models and…

Make-A-Wish Foundation® “Back to Life”

September 18, 2013

Year-in and year-out, America’s Charities raises and distributes more than $35 million for America’s best, most respected 501(c)3 charities because individuals like you donate through…

ServiceSource Disability Resource Center Capital Campaign

September 18, 2013

Year-in and year-out, America’s Charities raises and distributes more than $35 million for America’s best, most respected 501(c)3 charities because individuals like you donate through…

TMCF Leadership Institute

September 18, 2013

Year-in and year-out, America’s Charities raises and distributes more than $35 million for America’s best, most respected 501(c)3 charities because individuals like you donate through…

George Weiner: 360 Degrees of Giving & the Impact on Employers & Philanthropy

September 18, 2013

How does social technology allow people to amplify their voices and their causes? What is the impact of their 360 degrees of giving? What kind…

A Children’s Inn at NIH Thank You from Mike and Dr. Lauren Wood

September 18, 2013

Year-in and year-out, America’s Charities raises and distributes more than $35 million for America’s best, most respected 501(c)3 charities because individuals like you donate through…

Lily, her Mom, and No Kid Hungry

September 18, 2013

Year-in and year-out, America’s Charities raises and distributes more than $35 million for America’s best, most respected 501(c)3 charities because individuals like you donate through…

Death Before Dying: Death Row Exoneree on Solitary Confinement

September 18, 2013

Year-in and year-out, America’s Charities raises and distributes more than $35 million for America’s best, most respected 501(c)3 charities because individuals like you donate through…