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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

HBCUs lead the nation in conferring bachelor’s degrees to Black graduates who ultimately earn doctorate degrees. One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.” Over 185 years later, HBCUs continue to be the backbone of Black America. We were so excited!

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. National Forest Foundation. The mission of the National Forest Foundation is to bring people together to restore and enhance the United States’s national forests and grasslands. Areas served: US.

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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

One great example of the intricate connections of habitats, wildlife, and people is our Cumberland Forest Project , located where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet in the Central Appalachian region of the eastern U.S. The exciting news is that we’re learning to work with those systems, and not against them.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

National Council On Aging. The AARP® Purpose Prize award is a national award in the United States that celebrates people 50 and older who are using their life experience to make a difference. National Council On Aging. Areas served: Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi. Funding Priority: Elder/Senior Care. AARP Purpose Prize.

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Agents of Change: Fostering Freedom & Independence through Nonprofit Activism & Social Impact

The Modern Nonprofit

Uplifting Marginalized Communities: The Path to Independence One of the primary barriers to achieving independence for marginalized individuals is the systemic inequality they often face. Yet, we must ask ourselves, are these precious principles accessible to all, equally?

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Legacy of Hope Austin: Dreams for Kids with Special Needs

Tech Soup

In fact, 2dance2dream opened a satellite branch in Murfreesboro, Tennessee in February 2015 and has been approached by professional dance schools in Dallas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Two years ago, Cisco Systems engineering manager Roland Holloway nearly reached the point of needing hospice care due to complications from cancer.

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Bryant Terry: Eco-chef, Food Justice Activist, Author of Vegan Soul Kitchen

Have Fun - Do Good

He is currently a Fellow in the Food and Society Policy Fellows Program, which is a national project of the W.K. I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and both sets of my grandparents came from rural Mississippi. We already spend fewer dollars on our food than -- I don't know about most -- but many industrial nations.