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Historic ENDA Bill Passes in the Senate!

November 7, 2013

Ìý Today, the U.S. Senate voted 64 to 32 to pass theÌýEmployment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)Ìýfor the first time in the legislation’s two-decade history. All Senate…

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Shelter Dog Reveals Special Talent

November 7, 2013

When Bryce and Jennifer Henderson met a perky black dog named Arbor in a Las Vegas pet shelter in 2011, they both felt a connection…

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Girl Traveled Over 7,000 Miles to Tell Her Story, Only 5 Members of Congress Showed Up

November 7, 2013

It was just after midnight on the East Coast when the first news story came out. I’d been sitting on another edge of another bed…

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McDonald’s to Give Away 20 Million Books in its Happy Meals Starting Friday

November 7, 2013

By KJ DELL’ANTONIA Starting on Friday, McDonald’s plans to give away 20 million books in its Happy Meals over a two-week period, while giving another…

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How AHC’s Affordable Housing & Education Programs are Strengthening our Community

November 7, 2013

Tweet AHC Inc. is a not-for-profit developer of affordable housing in the mid-Atlantic region. Along with quality housing, AHC celebrates 20 years providing educational programs…

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BrightFocus Partners with ADDF to Accelerate Alzheimer’s Drug Research

November 7, 2013

NEW YORK, NY, November 6, 2013 – The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announced yesterday the launch of its newly expanded ADDF ACCESS program to…

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Feed The Children Introduces Its First-ever Gift Catalog

November 7, 2013

Ever thought about donating a goat to help a family fight poverty? How about a pig or cow? ÌýFeed The Children recently launched its first-ever…

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Trumbull Students Take On Hunger in Connecticut

November 7, 2013

Over the last couple of months, Connecticut Food Bank has hadÌýthe privilege of working with a group of extremely bright and talented fifth graders enrolled…

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Boy Overcomes a Crushed Skull, Broken Limbs, Spinal Damage and a Weeklong Coma

November 7, 2013

Source: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Bryce had come to know the halls of Children’s Specialized Hospital after a year-plus treatment for a developmental disorder. His…

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Help Make Thanksgiving Possible

November 7, 2013

Your donation to Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ makes it possible for families struggling with hunger to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, too. Thanks to their efficient network of member…

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What Legislative Issues Are Important to You in 2014?

November 7, 2013

Following Election Day, headlines are dominated by outcomes, voter turnout and even thoughts on the next major race.Ìý As important as casting your ballot may…

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Speak Out Against Horse Slaughter

November 7, 2013

The threat of horse slaughter plants opening on U.S. soil is looming, and congressional action is urgently needed to pass the Safeguard ¾«¶«Ó°Òµn Food Exports…

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