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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. About National Domestic Violence Awareness Month In October 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence held the first “Day of Unity.” Over time, the day has evolved into a weeklong observance that is acknowledged at the local, state, and national levels.

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On a National Day of Service, Public Allies Arizona Makes a Difference in a Phoenix Neighborhood

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With rakes, trash-picker-uppers, brooms and wheelbarrows in hand, the newest class of Public Allies Arizona joined the staff of the Creighton Community Foundation on Oct. 28 with a mission: to help their local neighbors beautify their curbs and develop long-lasting relationships.

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Your Official Netroots Guide to Shopping Local (and Progressive) in Phoenix

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In case you haven't heard, the progressive community is gathering next week in Phoenix for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the tenth annual Netroots Nation conference !

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

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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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“A Wish Begins With Hope.”

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While a global nonprofit today, the founding chapter was in Arizona. . The family worked with the local department of public safety to make him a police officer for a day. Credit: Make-A-Wish Arizona Facebook. In Arizona , where the program began, more than 7,000 wishes have been granted. Chris Greicius, 1980.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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Arizona Community Foundation. They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. The National Education Association Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC.

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5 steps for nonprofits to enact diversity, equity and inclusion strategies

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However, according to the National Council of Nonprofits , values written on a page are not authentic until an organization’s actions demonstrate them. Mitch Menchaca is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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