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World Spay Day 2014
Today is the 20th World Spay Day! Events in honor of World Spay Day take place on that day and throughout the month of February,…
How Christian HELP Helps Unemployed People Get Jobs Through Employment Assistance in Central Florida
There are over 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, each playing a crucial role in lives and social issues across the country and…
Video Hackathon Strengthening Creative Communities & Helping Charities Like Canine Partners for Life
Source: The Huffington Post After eight years, hundreds of videos, multiple partnerships and exponential growth, it’s safe to say the DoGooder Video Awards have an…
A Blood Test Hits the Market That Could Replace the Biopsy and Potentially Save Lives
Source: recode.net ​By James Temple A Redwood City, Calif. startup believes it has developed a novel cancer test that could spare patients the pain of…
Join NORD and Show Support for the 30 Million Individuals Living With Rare Diseases on February 28
Source: Research America February 28 is Rare Disease Day – a time to show support for the 30 million Americans, and millions more around the…
Boys Town Opens New Location to Better Serve South Omaha Clients
Source: www.omaha.com By Betsie Freeman For the first time in its 97-year history, Boys Town has more than one location in its hometown. The organization…
Cincinnati Wish Kid’s Soup Recipe Inspired Others to Feed the Homeless
Source: www.wdrb.com By Lindsay Allen LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A 10-year-old cancer patient is inspiring do-gooders in Louisville and helping feed dozens in the process.…
How Changes to “Heat and Eat” Policy Impacts Low-income American’s Ability to Get Additional SNAP Benefits
Source: Feeding America By Brett Weisel, Director of Advocacy for Feeding America Earlier this month, Congress passed a new Farm Bill that enacted sweeping changes to…
Are You an Awesome Neighbor? Join Team Good Neighbors and Prove It!
Show the world what an awesome neighbor you are by joining TEAM GOOD NEIGHBORS at the ASICA LA Marathon. By joining TEAM GOOD NEIGHBORS, you’ll be…
Goodwill Affiliates Reduce Energy Use and Return Money to Mission
Source: Goodwill Industries International By Anca Novacovici In 2012, the Goodwill® enterprise launched the Energy Conservation Challenge, aimed at encouraging member Goodwill agencies around the…
The Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening
Source: LIVESTRONG By Dr. Brandon Hayes-Lattin, MD The role of screening mammograms is in the news once again, with the publication of a new Canadian study that reported…
Rhode Island Lawmakers Urged to Ban Abusive Elephant Training Devices
Source: The Humane Society of the United States Rhode Island legislators are seeking to prohibit the inhumane treatment of elephants used in circuses and traveling…