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Join Christian Appalachian Project’s Grateful Bread Food Pantry Hunger Walk on September 19th

September 16, 2019

Did you know that of the 13 states that make up the Appalachia, Kentucky has by far the worst poverty rate, and sadly, 20% of…

Where the power of childhood meets the power of research

September 16, 2019

The Children’s Inn at NIH is “A Place Like Home.” The Inn provides free lodging, meals, therapeutic, educational, and recreational programming for families who come…

LIVESTRONG: There is life after cancer

September 10, 2019

At LIVESTRONG, we fight for the more than 32.6 million people around the world affected by cancer, right now. We believe you become a survivor the moment…

Join the Operation Warm Heroes for Warmth to Bring Confidence and Hope to More Children

September 9, 2019

Earlier this year we shared a story about a little girl, a kindergartener who Operation Warm was trying to help by giving her a larger…

Feed the Children: Making A Difference In The Fight Against Childhood Hunger

September 9, 2019

When the issue of childhood hunger is discussed, people usually imagine impoverished children in developing countries. But the truth of the matter is millions of…

Give Kids The World Village Makes a Difference for the Bravest Kids and Their Families

September 6, 2019

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…

SPLC: Upholding the right to due process for detained immigrants across the Southeast

September 6, 2019

Every day, people from across the world come to the United States hoping to find safety or a better life. Some travel for hundreds of…

Matching Gifts and 2 Other Ways to Boost Donations

August 21, 2019

Would your business like to amplify nonprofit impact by matching employee donations? Use America’s Charities’ guide, “Matching Gifts: The Definitive Guide for Employers” to get…

Three Challenges You Need to Consider When Disbursing and Safeguarding Employee Workplace Giving Donations

August 21, 2019

After employees donate through an employee giving program, then what happens? The answer to that question begets a slew of other questions that employers need…

2019 Back to School Month

August 19, 2019

As summer draws to a close, students of all ages – from preschool to college – and their teachers are heading back as a new school year…

Providing Assistance to Employees Who Have a Sudden Financial Emergency Due to a Catastrophe or Crisis in Their Lives

August 14, 2019

44% of Americans can’t cover a $400 unexpected emergency expense and only 39% of Americans say they have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency…

International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) 2019

August 6, 2019

Created to recognize all the hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations, International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) is a time devoted to: Recognize and…