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Grants for Homeless Shelters: Where and How to Apply

Qgiv

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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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United States has provided $185 million in assistance through USAID. The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million ($1.6

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How Tech is Enabling Thousands of In-Home Vaccinations for Massachusetts’ Most Vulnerable

Saleforce Nonprofit

The mass vaccination effort taking place across the United States isn’t only integral to saving lives, it’s essential for resuming pre-COVID life: hugging family members, attending sporting events, returning to the office or in-person classes. By: Courtney Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at CCA.

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Board Diversity: Why and How You Should Diversify Your Board

Qgiv

Operating in oblivion is no longer an option for nonprofit leaders The population of the United States is changing and according to the July 2020 report from the Brookings Institute, our nation is diversifying faster than predicted. Nonprofits belong to communities, not board members. Individuals with disabilities? Transgender?

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. The homeless population in the city doubled to 80,000. Indeed they already are.

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A Better Way to Do Good: The Case for Comprehensive Community Care

Non Profit Quarterly

Sadly, this portrayal of poverty, homelessness, and frustration while seeking help is an honest one. We need common goals and metrics across organizations, funders, and communities so we can track progress toward objectives like reducing poverty, improving education, and boosting community health. And “in 2020, 8.6

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Getting Started With Fundraising

Bloomerang

reported receiving under $50,000 U.S. dollars in revenue, approximately 70 percent of all nonprofits registered in the United States. When I served in my first executive director position for a small community-based healthcare nonprofit that served the homeless, I still remember the first fundraising conference that I attended.

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