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Thirsty for a Cause? Try Some Virtual Lemonade! (PNN)
Is there any better cup of lemonade to buy than one that works to find a cure for pediatric cancer? The world's first virtual lemonade stand goes live tomorrow, selling very special cups of lemonade on behalf of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Tips on Recovering Financially From a Disaster (PNN)
Disasters such as the floods in the Midwest and fires in Northern California take an enormous emotional and financial toll on victims. Try to avoid making major financial decisions.
Seeking Nonprofits for GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards (PNN)
GlaxoSmithKline will honor up to ten community nonprofit organizations that provide "access to healthcare" in the Greater Philadelphia area at the 12th Annual GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards.
Most Corporations Not Maximizing Their Philanthropy, Report Finds (PNN)
Although the majority of CEOs believe corporate philanthropy is an effective way to meet evolving expectations for their companies' social behavior, only a small percentage of companies are truly efficient in their philanthropy, a new report from the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy finds.
Living Cities Announces Grants to Address National Foreclosure Crisis (PNN)
Foreclosures, like the subprime lending that precipitated them, have been heavily concentrated in vulnerable neighborhoods. The resulting vacant and abandoned properties threaten values of neighboring homeowners, invite crime, and discourage further investment.
Powerful Voter Support for State Global Warming Policies (PNN)
A new poll tests voter appetite for a suite of state energy policies to reduce global warming pollution due to be released this Thursday, June 26th by the California Air Resources Board.
Students Find Affordable Housing for Homeless (PNN)
Temple University students worked with SafeHome Philadelphia this semester to find affordable housing within the community for Philadelphia's homeless families.
Health Disparities a Costly but Treatable Issue (PNN)
Amid skyrocketing gas and food prices, there is one cost Americans can help rein in - the rising costs fueled by health disparities, so says the National Hispanic Medical Association in a congressional briefing Tuesday, June 24.
Lowe's Supports United Way Midwest Flood Recovery Fund (PNN)
Lowe's stores across the Midwest are serving as official cash donation sites for the United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts to areas devastated by the recent floods.
Inside/Out, Voices from the Disability Community premieres at the Kennedy Center (PNN)
Seven remarkable individuals...seven remarkable stories. VSA arts has commissioned Ping Chong & Company to create the world premiere of Inside/Out...voices from the disability community, a performance piece about disability in America, from June 27-29 at the Kennedy Center.
