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United Way Extends Condolences, Establishes Fund to Support Newtown, Connecticut
United Way extends our most sincere condolences and prayers to all those families affected by the devastating events in Newtown/Sandy Hook, Connecticut. United Way of Western Connecticut has created the 'Sandy Hook School Support Fund' that will be able to provide support services to the community that has been affected. More
12/15/12
We Need YOUth: Children’s Inaugural Address Video Project
This January, President Obama will deliver his inaugural address, setting the tone and the agenda for the coming term. More than one-third of the U.S. population is under age 24; that's a lot of ideas and perspectives that should not be ignored in Washington, DC. That's why with your help, several national organizations are creating a Children’s Inaugural Address video to give voice to young people’s priorities and ideas. More
12/13/12
Team NFL Players Inspire Local Kids
Team NFL players are serving as role models for kids in their local cities. Recently, George Wilson and Glover Quin appeared at reading events, inspiring students in their area. More
12/12/12
3 Types of Nonmonetary Donations to Give Today
Local nonprofit organizations change lives daily. From therapeutic horseback riding centers to after-school reading programs for children, these opportunities thrive on donations. But giving doesn't have to be monetary. Here are three money-free ways to support local programming. More
12/06/12
The 10th Annual Carol D. Reiser Children’s Book Award
The Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Atlanta recently announced the winner of the 2012 Carol D. Reiser Children’s Book Award at the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Decatur Book Festival. This festival is the largest independent book festival in the country. More
12/05/12