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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…
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…
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…
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…
The Diabetes Research Institute: Moving Groundbreaking Research from the Lab to Patients
November is Diabetes Awareness month, and a time to elevate the dialogue about how this disease affects millions of people across the world. For those…
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…
On #GivingTuesday Help StandUp for Kids and End the Cycle of Youth Homelessness
No children should ever have to endure youth homelessness. Here are a few different ways you can support StandUp for Kids this #GivingTuesday! Give $5, Get…
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.…
The Diabetes Research Institute: Moving Groundbreaking Research from the Lab to Patients
November is Diabetes Awareness month, and a time to elevate the dialogue about how this disease affects millions of people across the world. For those…
The Impact a Wish Has on Children with Life-threatening Medical Conditions
While you may be familiar with the work of Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic, you may not know the impact a wish experience can have on not only…
Join our Quest for an Alzheimer’s Cure
Spotlight on a Worthy Cause Alzheimer’s disease is an overwhelming degenerative condition for individuals and the family members who care for them. Yet there is…
How Goodwill Helped Samuel Transition from Military to Civilian Life
After successfully serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years, I retired and was ready for a second career. I had experience in Medical Supply…