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Be #ThankFULL this #GivingTuesday and Support Feeding America
Giving the perfect gift is hard. Gifts are stressful, both for the giver and the receiver; it’s hard to know exactly what someone will want.…
The Impact a Wish Has on Children with Life-threatening Medical Conditions
While you may be familiar with the work of Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic, you may not know the impact a wish experience can have on not only…
Join our Quest for an Alzheimer’s Cure
Spotlight on a Worthy Cause Alzheimer’s disease is an overwhelming degenerative condition for individuals and the family members who care for them. Yet there is…
How NAACP LDF is Working to Secure Equal Justice for All
We are facing increased attacks against civil rights. The current presidential administration has launched an “Election Integrity Commission” aimed at thwarting non-existent voter fraud that…
How Goodwill Helped Samuel Transition from Military to Civilian Life
After successfully serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years, I retired and was ready for a second career. I had experience in Medical Supply…
Keeping the Magic Alive for Children Living with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Each year 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For these children, simple surprises and joys of life are eclipsed…
Did You Know Donors Can Pledge Volunteer Hours in the CFC?
For a first time ever, federal employees are now allowed to pledge volunteer hours through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to share time and talent…
#GivingTuesday 2017: Tell Us What You’re Doing So We Can Promote You
#GivingTuesday is November 28th Launched in 2012 as a charitable answer to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday retail shopping days, #GivingTuesday is a worldwide…
Immunotherapy: A Promising New Approach to Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Immunotherapy, which involves using a person’s own immune system to fight and destroy cancer cells, is considered by many leading researchers to represent the future…
One Life-Changing Moment Leads to a Wish Come True
Photo provided courtesy of Catherine Clay Photography. It was a sudden shift that left an entire family in freefall. A routine revolving around Girl Scouts,…
Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017
Every year, billions of dollars are distributed in response to disasters and humanitarian crises. How much of this comes from foundations? What are other sources…
Employee Recognition and Post-Workplace Giving Campaign Follow Up
As the year comes to an end, you are likely wrapping-up your employee giving program activities. But what exactly does wrapping up your program entail?…