News and information on the role that government, small business, the nonprofit sector and philanthropy play in creating healthy and vibrant communities.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) kicks off its "StrikeForce" Initiative in 10 more states to bolster relationships with rural communities and to influence resources in communities stricken...more
According to the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), civic engagement is capable of reducing unemployment rates across the country.
In a (NCoC) data, states that have low volunteer rates...more
Glenn Ashton, writer for AllAfrica.com, provides an in-depth analysis about philanthropy, its definitions, and flaws, and how the super-rich perceive the needs of ordinary people or the poor.
He...more
New study finds that homeless people have higher risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) rather than the general population.
Led by Dr. Topolovec-Vranic and her colleagues in the Head Injury Clinic...more
Philanthropy in the Greater Fairfield County is ever-growing, as described by the Connecticut Post (CP), Southwestern Connecticut's daily newspaper.
CP will be creating a newspaper section that...more
Impact Hub Johannesburg, founded by Lesley Williams, is a global network that looks for "growth-oriented who want to make an impact."
Impact Hub connects social entrepreneurs where they can...more
The Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA) is a volunteer program that enables volunteers to act as advocates or children who are victims of abuse or neglect.
CASA aims to identify...more
University of Manchester public health researchers have found out that single dietary interventions are not effective at increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among overweight...more
