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How to Celebrate US Indigenous People’s Day

Look at your calendar and find the second Monday of October. You’ll likely see the words “Columbus Day” written there, a national holiday made official in 1937 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Giving Back

By Becca Stewart According to the latest census data, there are more than 62 million Hispanic Americans currently living in the country. Each of those...

Celebrate Labor Rights on Labor Day

By Becca Stewart Since 1894, Americans have celebrated Labor Day, a day to recognize the contributions of our country’s workers. Leading up to the creating of Labor...

Recognizing National PTSD Awareness Day

By Becca Stewart Most of us have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. While it’s often associated with military servicemembers returning from combat, PTSD...

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

By Becca Stewart Dementia disorders, like Alzheimer’s disease and associated diagnoses, impact nearly 6 million Americans. While we typically associate dementia with...

Organizations Supporting Refugees: Donate During International Refugee Week

By Becca Stewart Imagine being forced to leave your home. Imagine being so afraid for your life and the lives of your loved ones that fleeing your hometown, your...

Raising Awareness on World Hunger Day

by Becca Stewart Every year, The Hunger Project hosts an event to raise awareness about worldwide hunger and poverty. On May 28, 2021, World Hunger Day marks its 10th...

National Mental Health Awareness Month: Organizations Making a Difference

By Becca Stewart Millions of Americans live with mental illness. About one in five Americans has a diagnosable mental health condition, many of which were exacerbated...

Why Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Means More This Year

by Becca Stewart As we prepare to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month during the month of May, the holiday has a more somber and resolved tone this year....

Six Organizations Focused on Women to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a wonderful chance to set aside time to celebrate those women in our lives who have raised us, cared for us, supported us, and given us life. But it can...

Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day!

by Becca Stewart Being a teacher has always been challenging. But this past year, our nation’s teachers have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Zoom classrooms,...

World Asthma Day

By Becca Stewart Asthma is one of the most common lifelong conditions in the world. According to the World Health Organization, more than 339 million people around the...

Nonprofits Across the United States Focusing on Autism Research

Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash The goal of autism research is to learn more about autism spectrum disorder. This leads to the creation of better programs and...

7 Incredible Children and Youth Services Organizations

Picture Source: “20190626_yes_drm_03” by www.saginaw.org is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Every April, Americans recognize National Child Abuse Prevention...

How Black-Led Organizations Help Their Cause – And the Broader Community

As we continue to examine social and racial injustice in America, we are focusing on Black-led organizations working to close the equality gap. These Top-Rated...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in San Antonio in 2021

Want to volunteer or intern at a great San Antonio nonprofit? Whether you’re new to this Texas city and want to learn about its charities, trying to change up your...

Nonprofits Helping Immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Immigration continues to be a hot-button issue in the United States. Many immigrants are seeking a better life in the U.S., often fleeing violence and difficult...

The Best Volunteer Opportunities in Las Vegas in 2021

Are you interested in volunteering or intern at a great Las Vegas nonprofit? Whether you’re new to the Entertainment Capital of the World and want to learn about its...

The Best Organizations to Support for Animal Rights

Photo by Krista Mangulsone on Unsplash We all love our pets and want the very best for them. However, some animals don’t experience the best lives, which is why so many...

4 Simple Ways to Thank Your Donors

Thanking donors is important both as common courtesy and to foster long-term relationships. Donors who feel connected to your cause and nonprofit typically show...