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On #GivingTuesday Give the Gift of Sight

This #GivingTuesday Orbis encourages supporters to give the gift of sight by participating in our matching challenge. One of our generous donors has agreed to…

Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse Teams-up with Christian Appalachian Project to Impact Lives of Children and Families in Appalachia

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is a nonprofit, interdenominational organization in Appalachia committed to serving people in need through self-help human service programs. They are creating…

Helping Children in the Classroom to Dream Big through Workplace Giving

At the beginning of every school year, many eager children sit in the front of the classroom armed with No. 2 pencils, wide-ruled paper and…

OPM Discloses Fee Schedule for Participation in the 2018 CFC

The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign is currently underway and will be running through January 12, 2018.  We hope that you are having a great campaign…

Tackling Poverty in Appalachia

Those living in poverty in Eastern Kentucky, and Central Appalachia generally, deal with chronic and serious challenges. Much progress has been made in tackling poverty…

Be a #GivingTuesday CUREsader

Today, and every single day, 43 families will hear the devastating news that no parent should hear: their child has cancer. At CureSearch, it is…

Time for an Employee Giving Program Pulse Check

When it comes to annual check-ups we make it a priority to visit the doctor, dentist or even a vehicle inspection. Although many of us…

How Much is Enough to Make a Difference When Donating?

While it often feels like one individual’s actions doesn’t have an impact on the big picture, the truth is that we all have the power…

Solving the National Affordable Housing Crisis with Mercy Housing

Every day, millions of Americans have to sacrifice food, education, and healthcare because the cost of housing is so high. The numbers are grim: only…

Why Fairfax County Needs a Food Bank

People ask us all the time why Fairfax County needs a food bank. Just do the math. In 2015, Fairfax County had a median family…

Build a Team — Be a Hero. Support GKTW on #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is just 20 days away, and we have something super in store for 2017’s global day of giving. This year, we’ll harness the power…

Be #ThankFULL this #GivingTuesday and Support Feeding America

Giving the perfect gift is hard. Gifts are stressful, both for the giver and the receiver; it’s hard to know exactly what someone will want.…