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Take Action Against " Maternal Profiling"

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...

Have you experienced workplace discrimination because of your parental status or family responsibilities (maternal profiling)? The Center for WorkLife Law aims to end e... Read more

Mothers and Work

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

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Ordway Seeking Nominations for 2010 Sally Awards

19th annual Sally Ordway Irvine Awards to honor extraordinary achievements in the arts

SAINT PAUL, MINN. - October 7, 2010 - Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2010 Sally Ordway Irvine Awards. These prestigious awards, now in their 19th year, provide an opportunity to recognize and honor extraordinary achievements in the arts throughout Minnesota.

"Minnesota's arts scene is so rich and vibrant that it's difficult to keep up with all the great work being done around the state," said Patricia A. Mitchell, Ordway president and CEO. "We therefore rely on co ... Continue reading Ordway Seeking Nominations for 2010 Sally Awards.

Gifts That Give Back

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 ... Continue reading Gifts That Give Back.

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. ... Continue reading Dictionary Project Gives Students the Gift of Words.

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 ... Continue reading Honoring Women In The Military.

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 ... Continue reading It's Democracy, It's Art.

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 ... Continue reading Need to Occupy the Kids this Summer? Get Them Involved in the Community.

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?

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