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Rebuilding Together Alexandria Releases Energy Efficiency Home Audit Ideas as Part of Energy Awareness Month
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Winter’s cold can be a budget buster for many low-income homeowners—many of whom are elderly, disabled and veterans. As part of Energy…
A Psychotic Episode Shouldn’t End in a Jail Cell
By Kara Dansky Michelle Mata wants to be treated the way you would want your mom to be treated. She’s an aunt and a neighbor.…
Glen Campbell, Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Releases Powerful Final Song and Video
(CNN)Â — Even if you’ve never been a fan of Glen Campbell, this one’s certain to tug at your heartstrings. The Country Music Hall of Fame…
It’s proven: non-profits thrive when they measure volunteer impact
By Josh Schukman I’ve recently been digging into a report by volunteer software consultancy Software Advice and it has me totally hooked. The report is the product…
What is Food Insecurity and What Does it Look Like in America?
Food insecurity refers to USDA’s measure of lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members and…
MGM National Harbor: A Case Study in Trust and Corporate Citizenship
At the end of 2013, MGM Resorts International had the capacity to operate in three states – Nevada, Mississippi, and Michigan. At beginning of 2014,…
Are You Ready for Giving Tuesday?
Launched in 2012 as a charitable answer to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday retail shopping days, #GivingTuesday is a worldwide movement to encourage giving and celebrate…
Canine Partners for Life celebrates 25 years in grand style
By Nancy Johnson Correspondent The Canine Partners for Life Annual Open House was over the top this year as the Cochranville non-profit held its 25th anniversary…
The One Thing Your Company Has to Do to Recruit Millennials
By Pamela Hawley “88% of Millennials gravitated toward companies with pronounced Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs…86% would consider leaving if their employer’s CSR no longer…
Behind the Scenes at Make-A-Wish America with Justin Schmid
Make-A-Wish® believes that granting the one true wish of all eligible children can help them feel better – and possibly even get better. Wish kids,…
Children’s Rights Launches New Website
Have you visited Children’s Rights’ website recently? Â They just unveiled a new mobile-friendly design, streamlined to bring you the latest on their work, including content…
Disaster Response Needs More Cooperation Between Nonprofits, Regulators
By Suzanne Perry Charity regulators and the nonprofit world should work together to bring more coordination to fundraising for disasters and get more information to…