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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

Media Cause

That’s why from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. While the nation has dedicated a month to shine a spotlight on these historical people, their accomplishments and significance should be celebrated every day. Resources for Learning: National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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How to Engage Employees in National (Virtual) Volunteer Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. When planning for National Volunteer Month, the team considers stakeholders, SDG focus, impact measurement and call to action.

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February 11 Is National 2-1-1 Day!

VisionLink

Did you know that in 1997 the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta was the first to introduce a 2-1-1 service? 1 Later, in 2000, the Federal Communications Commission approved 2-1-1 nationwide as a short number in the United States. VisionLink Is Proud To Support 2-1-1s Do you know 2-1-1?

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Using Twitter to Build a Community and Recruit Volunteers

Amy Sample Ward

National Theatre screws up, what we can learn from mistakes. Atlanta Councilman chooses Twitter. Twitter at use for Tu Diabetes community. There are so many resources out there that hopefully this list will help filter and curate for you! 100,000 in 3 Days: Interview about #TeamAutism. Social media in disaster response.

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Q&A with sgLEADERS: H. Beecher Hicks, III, National Museum of African American Music

sgEngage

The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community. Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN.

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Normalizing seeking support for mental health takes collective action

Candid

Reprinted from The Atlanta Women’s Foundation. Communities, particularly frontline workers and people of color, continue to grapple with the mental health impact of dealing with COVID-related deaths, vaccine hesitancy, and economic uncertainty. Find additional resources specifically for communities and women of color here.

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Boys and Men of Color program equips organizations to thrive in pandemic and beyond

Candid

To date, the program has served nearly 70 participants and unique organizations throughout metro Atlanta and is poised to expand in the future. Because of its virtual nature, we were able to welcome organizations throughout the South, not just the Atlanta region. BMOC returned in February 2021 adapted for a virtual format.

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