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Solving the National Affordable Housing Crisis with Mercy Housing
Every day, millions of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµns have to sacrifice food, education, and healthcare because the cost of housing is so high. The numbers are grim: only…
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Why Fairfax County Needs a Food Bank
People ask us all the time why Fairfax County needs a food bank. Just do the math. In 2015, Fairfax County had a median family…
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Build a Team — Be a Hero. Support GKTW on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is just 20 days away, and we have something super in store for 2017’s global day of giving. This year, we’ll harness the power…
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Be #ThankFULL this #GivingTuesday and Support Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ
Giving the perfect gift is hard. Gifts are stressful, both for the giver and the receiver; it’s hard to know exactly what someone will want.…
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On #GivingTuesday Help StandUp for Kids and End the Cycle of Youth Homelessness
No childrenÌýshould ever have to endure youth homelessness.Ìý Here are a few different ways you can support StandUp for Kids this #GivingTuesday! Give $5, Get…
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The Impact a Wish Has on Children with Life-threatening Medical Conditions
While you may be familiar with the work of Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic, you may not know the impact a wish experience can have on not only…
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Keeping the Magic Alive for Children Living with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Each year 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For these children, simple surprises and joys of life are eclipsed…
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One Life-Changing Moment Leads to a Wish Come True
Photo provided courtesy of Catherine Clay Photography. It was a sudden shift that left an entire family in freefall. A routine revolving around Girl Scouts,…
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Housing + Education = Success!
AHC Inc. has been building quality affordable housing communities for low and very-low income families since 1975. Every time AHC builds a community, the non-profit…
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Once Suicidal, Here’s How Boys Town Helped Pyper Shine
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, Pyper was bullied in school to the point of ​considering suicide. Pyper and ​her father found hope at…
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Children Across ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Need Your Help
1 in 6 children across ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ struggle with hunger.Ìý We hear stories every day from teachers, community leaders and parents about children who simply don’t…
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Providing a “Different Kind of Healing” to Seriously Ill Children and Their Families
In addition to their medical concerns, seriously ill children experience a multitude of emotional challenges including isolation, fear and uncertainty. When Paul Newman founded The…
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