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Ending the Cycle of Poverty With Access to Quality Education

Saleforce Nonprofit

Their fate seems set from a young age: Children living in some of the most deprived communities in Cambodia are often denied the chance of an education, trapped in a cycle of poverty with no escape. The Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) is changing this and giving these children hope — of an education and a better life.

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

Qgiv

This important awareness month is dedicated to honoring the contributions of Indigenous American Indians and the history of the country’s first stewards. In the following years, New York adopted the Congress’s plan, designating the second Saturday in May as American Indian Day.

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May Cause Awareness: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Qgiv

This is a month dedicated to celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and their many contributions and achievements throughout history. After the country’s bicentennial celebrations, Jew approached Representative Frank Horton of New York with the idea to create a month to recognize Asian Pacific Americans.

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The Power of Giving: Supporting AAPI Nonprofits That Align with Your Values

Neon CRM

For hundreds of years, AAPI contributions to art, science, medicine, culture, architecture, and other areas have shaped the United States, and they continue to do so today. Their website also includes tons of resources like printable assets, advocacy materials, and educational resources. to their members. Photo by Jeong Park.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Proceeds benefit the Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit working to end the killing in America’s animal shelters through adoption, spay and neuter education, and no-kill initiatives. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. Food & Drink.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Issue awareness campaigns and messages can be directed at existing or potential supporters, with the goal of educating them about a specific issue.

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Games and Cultural Spaces: Live Blog Notes from Games for Change

Amy Sample Ward

Ruth Cohen – American Museum of natural History. Elaine Cohen: The New York Public Library. 100 Years of the flagship library in New York. Ruth Cohen – American Museum of natural History. The opportunities for engagement now include exhibitions, digital space, and education.

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