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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies.

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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

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When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid. July was the hottest month in the hottest year in recorded history. Header image: Smoke from wildfires in Quebec, Canada shrouds New York City on Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023.

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

Neon CRM

Visit Stop AAPI Hate’s Website If You’re an Art Lover, Support the Asian American Arts Alliance The Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) is a New York-based organization dedicated to “strengthening Asian American artists and cultural groups through resource sharing, promotion, and community building.”

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Highlights from the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Summit

Saleforce Nonprofit

They started by using technology to connect data across their 4,900 Club locations so that national leaders could gain a real-time view into members’ needs and preferences. . On day one, we also hosted a group of 14 nonprofit executives at the Soho House in New York City.

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#IMPACT2030 Sets Sights on Change and Transformation

Connection Cafe

IMPACT 2030 is the Global Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Sir Ken Robinson, speaker and author of the World’s Largest Lesson campaign, believes that our species is a mere blink of the eye in the history of the Earth. Particularly, the private sector must act to make a difference.

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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. Hurricane Sandy caused over 100 deaths in 10 states and left more people in the dark than any other storm in United States history. Up and down the nation’s most densely populated corridor it caused damage currently estimated at $50 billion.

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First Lady Michelle Obama and United We Serve

Have Fun - Do Good

"It's been said that our true calling in life is where our heart's greatest gladness meets the world's deepest need." --First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. We believe that the only way to build that new foundation for our economy is to establish a new role for service in this country."