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STOP MRSA Now Coalition Launches the Bleacher Brigade to Reduce the Spread of MRSA
WASHINGTON D.C. — This fall, as children across the country head back to school and hit the sports’ fields, there may be one unexpected opponent on their schedule – MRSA. MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a potentially life-...
New York City & Los Angeles Light Up for Afterschool Programs
WASHINGTON — On October 22, the top of the Empire State Building will be bathed in yellow light as part of Lights On Afterschool, the only national rally for afterschool programs. This is the third year that the Empire State Building will be lit up...
Citi Foundation Funding Helps 15 MicroEnterprise Organizations
WASHINGTON, DC. — With funding from the Citi Foundation, 15 nonprofit community-based organizations across the country that help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses will be able to hire graduate students as summer interns this year. Calle...
1-800-PACK-RAT Helps Families, Businesses Recover from Hurricane Ike
WASHINGTON, D. C. —1-800-PACK-RAT, a service leader in portable storage and moving solutions, is working around the clock to respond to individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Ike. 1-800-PACK-RAT has reallocated resources from several of i...
KPMG and First Book Team to Provide New Books to Children in Need
WASHINGTON. D. C. — First Book , the nonprofit organization placing new books into the hands of children in need, announced the launch of a collaboration with KPMG LLP , the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm. KPMG has contributed $250,000 and spons...
Swarovski Raises Funds, Generates Awareness of World Orphan Week
WASHINGTON — SOS Children’s Villages, the largest international orphan care organization in the world, is recognizing World Orphan Week with Swarovski by auctioning off celebrity designed jean jackets on eBay. All proceeds from auction will bene...
Macy's Promotion Raises Record $2.5 Million for RIF
WASHINGTON — Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), the nation's oldest and largest children’s and family literacy organization, announced today that a six-week promotion held at all Macy’s stores has raised a record $2.5 million, which will be...
Companies Donate $25,000 in Services to Clean Lincoln Memorial
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Yesterday, pressure washers planned to clean sections of the Lincoln Memorial to remove dirt, discarded gum and food stains as part of the Power Washers of North America (PWNA) Clean Across America program.The pressure washers p...
VSA arts Hosts Congressional Reception
WASHINGTON D.C. ' VSA arts will hold a congressional reception honoring 13 students with disabilities for their artwork. The students participated in ArtLink, an international cultural exchange program.ArtLink paired 51 U.S. classrooms with a classro...
