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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983 when there were less than two million people suffering from the disease. Since…
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National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Since 2007, National Homeless Youth Awareness Month raises awareness for children and families dealing with homelessness and educates the public on ways to help end…
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National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program that brings people together to raise awareness for the problems of hunger and homelessness through…
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Breaking Down Barriers and Challenging Stereotypes to Promote Empathy, Equity and Independence for People with Disabilities
Melwood is a leading employer, advocate and preferred provider for people with disabilities. Since 1963, Melwood has been breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes to…
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Human Rights Campaign: Build Better, More Inclusive Communities for LGBTQ+ People
Ìý The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) is fighting for a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are truly equal — from…
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Eyes of the World: SPLC Delegation Tells UN Committee of Ongoing Racial Discrimination in US
Terrance Winn was just 17 when he was sent to Angola in Louisiana, one of the country’s most infamously brutal prisons, built on the site…
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion
Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness MonthÌýwas started byÌýthe National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s. By spreadingÌýawareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the…
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Support the SPLC’s Progress in the Deep South and Beyond
Now is an exciting time to join the Southern Poverty Law Center‘s community of like-minded advocates. The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to bold,…
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Support Humane Society International’s Global Efforts to Protect All Animals
Support Humane Society InternationalÌýthrough your employee givingÌýprogram: As a donor, you can support Humane Society International byÌýdonating to them through your employer’s workplace giving program.…
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Human Rights Campaign Foundation: Build Better, More Inclusive Communities for LGBTQ+ People
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is fighting for a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are truly equal — from the board…
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#BeCrueltyFree
Cruelty-free beauty is on its way to becoming mainstream globally, driven in large part by the #BeCrueltyFree campaign led by Humane Society International, the Humane…
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How Businesses and Employees Can Stand up Together and Stop the Horrific Treatment of Dogs at Puppy Mills
Not all pet stores are bad. More than 3,000 pet stores have partnered through The Humane Society of the United States’ Puppy Friendly Pet Stores…
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