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[...] Food Bank of the Rockies regularly organizes community events that allow individuals to give back while [...]

[...] to speak about the problem of hunger in Colorado and work toward ending hunger by supporting Food Bank of the Rockies. One of these celebrities is Joe King, the guitarist and backing vocalist for The [...]

[...] Food Bank of the Rockies is committed to ensuring that the most vulnerable populations in Colorado have [...]

[...] organizations in the greater Denver area may be wondering how to organize food drives to benefit Food Bank of the Rockies, an organization that serves populations most in need in the area. Individuals [...]

[...] in the downtown area to hand out food to individuals in need. This small effort can have a major impact on the lives of Austin residents. Keep Austin Generous endeavors to teach individuals how to [...]

[...] charitable adults, and a greater understanding of people’s motivations for giving will have a major impact on the future of philanthropy. The post How Parents Teach Their Children the Importance of [...]

[...] Bill Gates has made a major impact on philanthropy in the United States and challenged many other billionaires to give back [...]

[...] would not otherwise make. At the same time, linking products to meaningful causes has had a major impact in several fields, especially when designers and companies choose charities close to their [...]

[...] they have not yet reached the levels achieved prior to the economic recession. However, corporate philanthropy actually fell by nearly 2 percent in the same time frame. Foundations and bequests have [...]

[...] can rise by as much as 30 percent when employees have a social incentive, such as corporate philanthropy. The study found an average performance increase of about 13 percent with rates rising to [...]

[...] improvement and engaging programming that will inspire future generations of stewards. Corporate philanthropy targeting the park system is not only beneficial to the future of national land. Many of [...]

[...] business experience. Some individuals choose to give back by collaborating with local philanthropic organizations, helping them create better business models and develop their unique brand to increase [...]

[...] to question the motivation behind individuals who complete the challenge. Leaders of philanthropic organizations must constantly think of ways to engage the public and generate interest in their [...]

[...] who left the finance industry, GiveWell is a charity evaluation operation that helps philanthropic organizations maximize their giving. GiveWell has identified many of the outstanding nonprofits that [...]

[...] current technology, especially when combined with changes in public expectations of philanthropic organizations. Only a few decades ago, the majority of foundations did not meet minimum standards for [...]

[...] Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to administer the programs and services guaranteed to American veterans. When the VA has to wonders what its budget will be and when it will receive it, it cannot [...]

[...] greater power in the VA secretary to demote or remove senior VA officials. While Disabled American Veterans (DAV) commends Congress for its swift action and decisive measures to ensure that all [...]

[...] recent scandals in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) was pleased to welcome a new VA Secretary, Bob McDonald, after a unanimous [...]

[...] , including many disabled veterans and their family members, came to the dedication of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, which sits on 2.4 acres and serves as a daily reminder of the [...]

[...] . In addition, DAV believes that in the event that a veteran must go outside of the network, VA facilities should maintain responsibility for coordinating all care. DAV is calling on Congress to [...]

[...] facilities and ensure that they are operating according to the organization’s standards. Many VA facilities struggle with outdated technology and software systems. Updating these systems will be a [...]

[...] changes recommended in the report will significantly improve access to healthcare at VA facilities and help maintain accountability that will keep the system operating as efficiently as [...]

[...] in the coming year, as well as the staggering need for infrastructure development. Aging VA facilities cannot hope to meet veterans’ needs without significant expansion and renovation of [...]