Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary year, Mothers & More is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, edu... Read more
Seeking Employed Mothers for a National Research Project
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota is participating in a national study on "The Changing Landscape of Women in America." We are seeking professionally... Read more
Make Child's Play Out of Presidential Politics
If someone were to ask you who is running for President in 2008, lots of names would pop into your head, but have you heard of Susie Flynn? She has a single issue platfo... Read more
Imagine going to a big box store this holiday season that only sells gifts that educate girls in Afghanistan, house homeless veterans in the Bronx or offer microloans for rice farmers in India.
With the holiday season upon us, more parents are looking for gifts that truly "give back." So, check out this great "Unwrap the Good" list of 10 great gifts that make an impact, compiled by Dennis Whittle and Mari Kuraishi, the co-founders of Global Giving--the leading online marketplace for philanthropy.
For those looking to give more than the same old gifts t
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Dictionary Project Gives Students the Gift of Words
Through a national initiative, service organizations are helping third-grade students learn with their own personal dictionaries.
(NAPSI)-Communities with active service groups across the country are in a unique position to provide children like Stephen with a vital learning tool that's easy to use and builds confidence and curiosity while developing their reading skills...all with the simple gift of a donated Webster's Dictionary.
The Dictionary Project began when South Carolina mom Mary French set a goal to raise funds to donate a dictionary to every third-grade student in the state.
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Honoring Women In The Military
(NAPSI)-The female experience is a vital part of America's military experience, and the Veterans History Project created a new initiative to honor their contributions.
Women make up 15 percent of those in active military service and by 2010 will comprise 10 percent of all living American veterans. They have one-of-a-kind experiences to share, and the Library of Congress is one place their stories can be told.
The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress American Folklife Center was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to collect, safeguard and make accessible the personal ac
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It's Democracy, It's Art
There's an interesting project taking place all over the Twin Cities called My Yard Our Message. This is a user-created yard sign project launched to coincide with the 2008 presidential elections. Their web site states:
My Yard Our Message is a user-created yard sign project, launched in conjunction with the United States presidential election. The project is divided into three phases: in June 2008, artists and designers were invited to submit political yard sign designs exploring ideas about what it means to actively participate in a democracy. Beginning July 1, with design su
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Need to Occupy the Kids this Summer? Get Them Involved in the Community
School is out and across the country many families now face the perennial seasonal dilemma: What should the kids do with themselves this summer? For a growing number of community-minded youngsters, the answer is: "Make a difference."
"Summer is all about fun in the sun and taking a break from the rigors of school," says Liz Scott of Wynnewood, Pa. "But kids really benefit from doing something more with their summer, like getting involved in the community or raising funds for a cause they believe in. Not only do they stay occupied, engaged and excited throughout the summer, they gain a real sense of their own strength
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Community Service: A Family's Guide to Getting Involved
It's easy to feel disconnected, as many parents juggle work, family, and activity after activity. But there are a number of things that can help bring us back together - playing a game, going for a hike, or cooking a meal as a family. One of the most satisfying, fun, and productive ways to unite is volunteering for community service projects. Not only does it help bring families together, volunteerism also sets a good example for your children and is helpful to the community as well.
What Are Some Reasons to Get Involved?
Why should you get your family started in lending a helping hand?
Have you experienced workplace discrimination because of your parental status or family responsibilities (maternal profiling)?
The Center for WorkLife Law aims to end employment discrimination against workers who have family responsibilities. This type of discrimination has a name: Family Responsibilities Discrimination. Pregnant women, mothers and fathers of young children, and employees with aging parents or sick spouses/partners may find themselves discriminated against. They may be rejected for employment, demoted, harassed, passed over for promotion, or terminated -- despite good performance evaluations -- simply becaus
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