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It's National 211 Day!

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Today, on this second month, and the 11th day of 2022, 211s across our nation are recognized for the work they do. They work to convey information about the services and resources most useful to everyone who reaches out, and they lend a listening ear or responsive text when it is most needed.

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Grants for Homeless Shelters: Where and How to Apply

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Homelessness is a significant problem in the United States. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children.

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It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness

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People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events. The best part?

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Days of Service – Let’s Evolve the Vision

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Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. Days of Service are a double-edged sword. In anticipation of today, the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr.

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2023 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

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Day of Service — #MLKDay. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized). 26: National Dog Day — #DogDay (Internationally recognized). 10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 29: National Internet Day — #WorldInternetDay (Internationally recognized).

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2024 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

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In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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2022 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

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Day of Service — #MLKDay. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized). 26: National Dog Day — #DogDay (Internationally recognized). 10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay.

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