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Today is National Telephone Day!

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Thousands of caring, local experts are available to help 24/7. These are the boots on the ground, the local experts who make finding help easier. The 211 network in the United States responds to more than 21 million requests for help every year. Powered by people. Together, we can all help prevent suicide.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

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Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. This can include parts of the Midwest and rural areas in various states.

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month

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Visionlink supports 988 by helping its network of local crisis centers stay connected. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. In fact, in the United States, about 45,000 people die from suicide every year, and about 1.75

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The Countdown is On: Celebrating National 211 Day!

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211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. Calls to 211 are confidential and can be anonymous. 211 can be accessed by phone or computer at 211.org.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

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Grant Research Tip: While there are more than 100,000 potential grant funders across the United States, they typically are very specific in what they fund and where they fund. They accept submissions from any United States-based, IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations focused on work that benefits America’s children.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

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In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. The Guitar Center “makes the gift of music available to people across the country by providing resources for music education programs. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

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511 was given online in the United States within the first 24 hours of GivingTuesday 2019, an increase of 28%. Canada and the United States – 26%. 14) 96% regularly vote in local and national elections and 37% donate to political campaigns. The median gift size was $50. By Region: Africa – 12%.