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How Scouting Helped Prepare This Teen to Fight Cancer

March 31, 2015

Katie Casserly never knew how much the Scout Motto — “Be Prepared” — would apply to her life until she was diagnosed with cancer last…

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Little Rock Nine Members Ernie Green, Carlotta Walls Lanier Oppose Anti-LGBT Legislation

March 31, 2015

Today, Ernie Green and Carlotta Walls Lanier, members of the historic “Little Rock Nine,” voiced strong opposition to H.B. 1228– a discriminatory Indiana-style bill that will…

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Change Makers and Dream Chasers

March 31, 2015

By Joey Ponce As MCON rounds the corner to the fun- and work-filled home stretch leading up to the big day, questions from friends and…

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Nearly 15 Years Later, Alexander’s Wish Still Impacts His Life

March 31, 2015

There is just no better news than finding out a wish kid has overcome an illness to go on to better things in life. We…

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Corporate volunteers can be a burden for nonprofits

March 30, 2015

The next time you’re inclined to pat yourself on the back for your company’s volunteer work — the murals painted, the community gardens planted, the…

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5 Creative Ways to Use Your Skills for Good This Spring

March 30, 2015

April is just around the corner, and while — the spring weather is enough of a reason to celebrate, we’re even more pumped because it’s — but…

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How Dollars For Doers Programs Bolster Fundraising

March 30, 2015

 By Adam Weinger From holding doors open to leading mobility-impaired persons across streets, people reach out and help strangers every day. What do these good-doers receive…

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Livestrong Announces New President and CEO, Former Komen Executive, Chandini Portteus

March 30, 2015

The Board of Directors of the LIVESTRONG Foundation has announced that it has selected Chandini Portteus as the Foundation’s next president and chief executive officer, effective April 6,…

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Morris Dees delivers speech to marchers commemorating 50th anniversary of Selma-to-Montgomery March conclusion

March 30, 2015

In a speech to thousands of people who traced the final two miles of the Selma-to-Montgomery March 50 years ago, SPLC Founder Morris Dees spoke…

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Boys Town Paves the Way for Prevention and Early Treatment of Children with Behavioral and Mental Health Problems

March 26, 2015

A place known for second chances will soon be recognized for early intervention practices, giving children with behavioral and mental health problems the best first…

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Children’s National Nurse Retires After 50 Years of Helping Children

March 20, 2015

When you donate to an organization like Children’s National, your support enables nurses like Clydia McAbee to care for families and their children being helped by one of the…

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Nonprofit Tax Changes Are Possible This Year, Says House Aide

March 20, 2015

By Alex Daniels Nonprofits could see important changes in tax policy from Congress during the current session even though a broad tax overhaul is unlikely…

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