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Food Allergy Tips for Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs)
Today, one in 13 children has food allergies, and nearly 40 percent of these children have experienced a severe or lifethreatening reaction. Many of these…
Register Now! 6th Annual Prevent Cancer 5k is September 21, 2014
Registration now for the 2014 Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run and help promote healthy lifestyles and cancer prevention. This year’s event will feature a scenic course…
Lorton Community Action Center Provides Military Families Much-needed Groceries and Support
Mary Smallenburg is taking care of her four children while her husband is deployed in Korea. Today she’s at the local food pantry, the Lorton…
5 ways to successfully promote sustainable employee behavior
By Anna Lui Only 30% of employees are engaged, costing $450 to $550 billion every year in lost productivity. Yet research shows that companies with…
10 Companies That Stand for LGBT Equality
By Mary Mazzoni As marriage equality legislation makes its way through courtrooms across the country, it’s clear that equality will soon be the norm rather than the…
23 CSR & Corporate Volunteering Conferences to Attend in Fall 2014
Looking for conferences to attend this Fall to learn more about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and volunteerism? Â No matter where you are, from Gold Coast,…
Bluewolf’s Corporate Social Responsibility In Action At Family House
By Kevin Schmidt About a month ago, a team of Bluewolfers organized a volunteer event with a Bluewolf client, Family House. Family House is a non-profit…
The ROI of small business philanthropy
By Hanna Burmeister The concept of corporate philanthropy is nothing new. Companies from around the world have long been partnering with charitable organizations to engage…
When a Parent Lives Alone and Has Alzheimer’s: It Takes a Village
If you’ve ever tried to convince someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to move from their home, you know it’s difficult. A common question that…
October 19th, Race for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC
On Sunday, October 19, Acumen Solutions is hosting their 6th annual community road race with proceeds benefiting 10 local nonprofits. We’re happy to announce that Ronald…
Feeding America Releases 2014 Hunger in America Study
The Hunger in America study series is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive insight into charitable food distribution in the United States. Hunger in America 2014 is the…
Remembering Robin Williams
The Reeve family, like many, will remember Robin for the humor, energy and brightness he brought into our lives through the screen. We will cherish…