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Why Do I Do Good: The Center and Agape

Have Fun - Do Good

The local Catholic Church, St. It was during this time, when I was 15 or 16, that I wrote the Bishop to say that I thought it was wrong that the 11 o''clock Mass couldn''t meet in The Center, which is why I wouldn''t be getting confirmed along with the other teens in the parish. Here''s the link to my first post, Why Do You Do Good?

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is currently selling a t-shirt with the names of 3,400 children and teens who have fought or are still fighting childhood cancer. With $300 million in annual revenues, CustomInk is eager to extend its reach into the charity apparel space.

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Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Amy says that now that her daughter has entered her teen years, they segued to more complex themes. " Create a Holiday Tradition of Giving Happy Katie recalls her own childhood traditions of giving, both during the holidays and year round.

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Sexual Assault: Resources for Families and Tips for Self-Care

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Some wounds were fresh; others, like mine, were decades old or took place during childhood. For survivors, Teen Vogue published self-care tips, acknowledging that it’s hard to avoid triggers and be overwhelmed by the news. For parents, Psychology Today recently published tips on how to speak with loved ones about disclosure.

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Learn to Love Your Local Data

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Want to know how many kids ate fruits and vegetables, or how many teens graduated high school, or how many people are homeless? Imagine a community with 50 different organizations working to reduce childhood obesity. What happens when those 50 different organizations agree on one indicator for success in reducing childhood obesity?

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