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National Scholarship Month/National Education Month

October 25, 2022

National Scholarship Month/National Education Month aims to build awareness of scholarships and opportunities in higher education. Established in 1998, it recognizes communities, organizations, and businesses within the…

National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

October 25, 2022

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program that brings people together to raise awareness for the problems of hunger and homelessness through…

National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

October 25, 2022

President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983 when there were less than two million people suffering from the disease. Since…

Diabetes Awareness Month

October 25, 2022

Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and advocacy. More than 100 million adults and children…

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

October 25, 2022

Each November, hospice and palliative care programs reach out to raise awareness about the importance of high-quality hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care programs…

National Veterans and Military Families Month

October 25, 2022

Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month to thank service members and their families for all their hard work and…

WETA: Producing content of true consequence and bringing important ideas to life on behalf of the public

October 20, 2022

For more than 60 years, WETA has served Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia with high-quality, educational cultural, news and public affairs programs and…

In hospitals, at regional events, in homes and at Camp, families like Shariah’s find joy and hope, thanks to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

October 20, 2022

When Shariah was 11 years old, she was diagnosed with undifferentiated embryonic sarcoma of the liver – a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer. After surgery…

Help struggling families avoid homelessness by providing emergency assistance with rent and utilities

October 18, 2022

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency supporting people in need across a 21-county region of Virginia, with…

Breaking Down Barriers and Challenging Stereotypes to Promote Empathy, Equity and Independence for People with Disabilities

October 12, 2022

Melwood is a leading employer, advocate and preferred provider for people with disabilities. Since 1963, Melwood has been breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes to…

Feed Love. Fight Hunger.

October 12, 2022

At Feed the Children, we dream big so kids can dream even bigger. Since 1979, we have dared to envision a world where no child…

Help NBCC in its Mission to End Breast Cancer

October 11, 2022

Founded in 1991, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s (NBCC) mission is to end breast cancer through the power of action, education and advocacy. Our…