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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

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Of course, over time, I realized the importance of documenting the problem or need, including strong objectives, a solid plan of action, and a budget that reflected the work we intended to do. In rural Boone County, West Virginia, Jennifer Massey bathes her children in contaminated water. And besides, storytelling is fun!

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Litigating a Path to Progress: Nonprofit Advocacy through the Courts

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We focused on bringing local appeals in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal court covering Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, and West Virginia) and in local federal courts. Starting a new litigation shop requires large upfront costs, poses logistical challenges, and creates ethical pitfalls.

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Women Rise Up Against War: Rae Abileah of CODEPINK

Have Fun - Do Good

Check out our local spotlight with great action photos on our site. The phenomenal woman with the giant CODEPINK truck, Sam Zanne Joi, and I traveled through the deep South and Southwest, weaving our way through little towns in the Appalachian mountains with names like War, West Virginia, and Truth and Consequences, Texas.

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