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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

First, no trains, buses, or planes moved to or from New York City. We turned on CNN and watched together as scenes from New Jersey and New York flashed across the screen. Hurricane Sandy caused over 100 deaths in 10 states and left more people in the dark than any other storm in United States history.

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Government contracts and nonprofit organizations: Problems and solutions

ASU Lodestar Center

There is a long history of nonprofit organizations partnering with the government, usually at the state level, through contracts to help provide for and respond to community needs. As mentioned earlier, the survey by the Urban Institute and the National Council of Nonprofits was. posted by Jeremy Higbee , Freelance Writer.

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How Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Supplanting Columbus Day

Whole Whale

Columbus vs Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Timeline History. 1492: A directionally challenged, but well-funded Columbus thought he found a new route to Asia. Roosevelt made Columbus Day a national holiday. 1946: The United Nations Charter is signed, without any mention of indigenous peoples. He “found” the Bahamas.

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Multi-channel for Marriage Equality

Connection Cafe

On Friday, New York joined the ranks of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont and Washington, D.C. The fight for marriage equality is far from over, but the victory in New York is a wonderful step in the right direction. Author: Jill Ward. in legalizing same-sex marriages.

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