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October Awareness: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Qgiv

Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as an annual reminder of the importance of early detection and preventative care for breast cancer, as well as an acknowledgement of breast cancer patients, survivors, and researchers who do important work searching for a cure for the disease.

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Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency 

Candid

Activities they considered “service” included “working with others to make the community or campus a better place” (81%), “acting to benefit the common good” (80%), “everyday acts of kindness” (76%), “acting to raise awareness about a campus, community, or global problem” (72%), and “working with others to address social inequality” (68%).

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Mind reading 101: The 10 questions you need to ask your team every week

The Next Web

When we can identify where we’re stuck and then bring someone else’s attention to the challenge at hand, we are in a position to receive the coaching and guidance that helps us think about the issue in a fresh new way. Answering this question can not only bring self-awareness but also provide valuable qualitative insight for others.

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March Cause Awareness: Women’s History Month

Qgiv

Since 1995, presidents have issued annual proclamations declaring March as Women’s History Month and celebrating the contributions women have made to the United States. Educating yourself about women’s history is also a great way to better understand the issues that women face today.

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May Cause Awareness: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Qgiv

The fund also makes awareness a large part of its work and gives out education grants for AAPI individuals who excel in the higher education field. They primarily steward nonprofits that work in four different categories: community or public service, environmental issues, health and education, and youth and senior citizens.

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What is your “Individual Social Responsibility (ISR)?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Through his nonprofit, “ Technology for People ,” he has dedicated his life to girls (and boys) empowerment through technology. The man had been accused of beating his wife and children -domestic violence is a huge issue in many places of the world, and in rural India. The director told him to report it to the police.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

Tech Soup

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). TechSoup is participating by amplifying what other agencies, collaborators, and libraries in our network are doing to raise awareness on this important issue. In October, Mosaic launched 31 Days, 31 Advocates to support Domestic Violence Awareness month.