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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. Letters to the editor don’t have to happen at such a large scale—they can be directed at local and regional media organizations, too.

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

Neon CRM

Whether you’re looking to contact your congressional representatives or donate to a local nonprofit, here are four groups you’ll love (plus a resource for finding tons more). You can connect with a local chapter— take a look at their chapter directory to find the one nearest you. Photo by Jeong Park.

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May Cause Awareness: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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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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Weekly update from PND

Candid

The fund at CFF will focus on supporting high-impact efforts for local- and system-level improvements in Florida, as well as on making bolder bets on a broader scale on underinvested opportunities. More than $6.7 million awarded to Chicago neighborhood anchor projects.

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Ending the Cycle of Poverty With Access to Quality Education

Saleforce Nonprofit

A school dropout, at 17 he found a job at a local cinema, working his way up to managing director of distribution at 20th Century Fox (Australia). Using local materials and traditional Cambodian architectural concepts, the NCA blends Khmer culture and an environmental ethos in a building that will train Cambodia’s leaders of tomorrow.

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June Cause Awareness: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

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The march in New York City and parallel events that took place across the country are considered a watershed moment for LGBTQIA+ rights and the push for liberation of the LGBTQIA+ community. The purpose of Pride Month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history.