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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

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That’s why we take time every January to celebrate National Mentoring Month! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the mentors in your life or even become a mentor yourself, here’s a little bit about National Mentoring Month. About National Mentoring Month. How to Celebrate National Mentoring Month.

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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November is National Native American Heritage Month! Read on to learn about the origins of National Native American Heritage Month, how you can celebrate, and what nonprofits you can support this November. However, a national acknowledgement didn’t emerge until J.C. President Gerald R.

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At AFP Lead in Houston, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students prepare for leadership liftoff

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Gabriella Billett President, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association at ASU. On Wednesday, October 19, a group of 12 students from Arizona State University traveled to Houston, Texas, to attend AFP Lead 2022. I was one of the lucky students who was able to travel and learn so much from the professionals at the conference.

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Providing education for incarcerated students

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Our campaign efforts generated nearly 150 national and regional media stories, leveraged organic social media to demonstrate broad bipartisan support for lifting the ban, and activated influential grasstops leaders to reach out to key members of Congress.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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February is Black History Month in many countries in the United States and Canada, an annual observance dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of Black people in both nations. Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History designates a theme for Black History Month.

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Bookshare Creates Opportunities For Gifted Students

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I talk a lot about how technology can help create tremendous educational opportunities for students with print disabilities. Steffon, who attends Gadsden Community College in Gadsden, Alabama is a straight-A student who has made his college deans list each semester. Because the Bookshare collection is free to qualified U.S.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

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HBCUs lead the nation in conferring bachelor’s degrees to Black graduates who ultimately earn doctorate degrees. It was the perfect combination to help this “average” high school student excel and graduate at the top of her class. Over 185 years later, HBCUs continue to be the backbone of Black America. My story isn’t unique.