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Coming to Our Senses in the Concrete Jungle

March 3, 2015

At Spoons Across ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, we believe the best approach to nutrition education is to encourage children to lift up their spoons and excite all their…

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Illuminating Intersections: Hunger and Health

March 3, 2015

Looking to learn, share or discuss the intersections of food insecurity, nutrition and health? This illustrative video was developed as a tool to be viewed…

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Meal deliveries benefit seniors, report says

March 3, 2015

PROVIDENCE, R.I.Ìý[Brown University] — Kali Thomas, assistant professor (research) of health services, policy, and practice, has shown that meal deliveries canÌýhelp seniors stay in their…

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Why Engineers Should Apply to Teach For ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

March 3, 2015

Vincent Mo is an engineering manager at Google and friend of TFA alum Gary Chen (Houston ’04). Vincent recently reached out to a prospective corps…

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It’s Not Just the Place, It’s the Community That Makes The Children’s Inn at NIH Special

March 3, 2015

Isaac Barchus is a sociable 10-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska. He has been coming to The Children’s Inn at NIH since he was two, when his…

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9 Eye-Opening Facts about the State of Human Rights Worldwide

March 3, 2015

In 2014, Amnesty International recorded and investigated human rights abuses in 160 countries and territories worldwide. While progress is being made in some areas, the…

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PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin’ gives dogs the ride of their lives

March 3, 2015

It’s as simple as the law of supply and demand. Some areas of the country have more dogs and puppies than they can handle. But,…

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National Nutrition Month: Addressing Nutrition-related Issues

March 3, 2015

March is National Nutrition Month, a national campaignÌýthat focusesÌýattention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.…

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Teaching Tolerance film about Selma march set to premiere amid 50th anniversary celebration

March 2, 2015

The SPLC’s new Teaching Tolerance film about the Selma voting rights march will premiere this week in Montgomery during the festivities marking the 50thÌýanniversary of…

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Congressman Lance Visits The Reeve Foundation Neurorecovery Network

March 2, 2015

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation came together withÌýCongressman LanceÌýto listen and learn from participants andÌýadvocatesÌýon the impact of the…

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Use Direct Mail to Feature Matching Gifts to Donors

March 2, 2015

Some donors don’t respond to the internet, and others simply prefer a good, old fashioned letter. Many people who make major donations are older and…

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Lack of CSR & Employee Engagement Program Alignment Can Hinder Your Growth & Success

February 26, 2015

I look forward to Fridays. Not for the obvious reason working a 9-5 M-F. It’s the day I start getting excited about my Saturday routine.…

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