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It's National 211 Day!

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Today, on this second month, and the 11th day of 2022, 211s across our nation are recognized for the work they do. A simple three digit code lets anyone access a wealth of comprehensive, vetted, and regularly updated information to help those in need, and to help advocates and agencies who focus on helping others.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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You’ve probably heard the phrase “I have a dream” at least some point in your childhood. James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time was a national bestseller published the same year as the March on Washington. This historic piece of literature galvanized the nation and gave passionate voice to the emerging civil rights movement.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

Listen to Dr. King’s most famous speech You’ve probably heard the phrase “I have a dream” at least at some point in your childhood. James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time was a national bestseller published the same year as the March on Washington. King’s legacy, and ways to give back while carrying his legacy forward.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

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Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Reach out to the media with a local angle on a national story. Keep your letter to about 150 words.

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Record Your Grandma's Stories: StoryCorps' National Day of Listening is Nov. 27

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Why not record their story in honor of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening the day after Thanksgiving (November 27th). What was your childhood like? It is organized according to the type of person you'll be interviewing. For example, some of the questions they suggest you ask your grandparents are: Where did you grow up?

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10 Organizations Leading The Way This Mental Health Awareness Month

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Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide. Their vision is to become a national leader in the sphere of youth and family behavioral health, and in many areas they are already leading the way.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

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For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. “ Jennifer Thall.

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