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Shifting the Harmful Narratives and Practices of Work Requirements

NonProfit Quarterly

Work requirements are based on several problematic truths about the United States: an unwillingness to govern by fact rather than fiction, a deep history of racism and sexism, and a centuries-long capitalist work ethic that treats people as dispensable. She relied on her benefits to keep food on the table and a roof over her family’s head.

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Building Community through Holistic Strategy: A Story from a Seattle Immigrant Suburb

NonProfit Quarterly

The White Center Community Development Association (White Center CDA), where I work, is deeply engaged in this community building work. Our work has recently become even more critical, supporting community strength and solutions through the challenges of poverty, pandemic, and vandalism.

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Economic Justice: Nonprofit Leaders Speak Out

NonProfit Quarterly

Often, the very same nonprofit that is advocating for social justice policy may pay its own workers poverty-level wages. In short, a social and solidarity economy is ruled by an ethic of care and a commitment to protect and amplify life on this planet. The other five work for nonprofit intermediary organizations.

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How to write a Strong Nonprofit Mission Statement [Template + Examples]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Watts of Love: Watts of Love is a global solar lighting nonprofit bringing people the power to raise themselves out of the darkness of poverty. Kiva : To connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Oxfam : To create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice. TED : Ideas worth spreading.

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Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide

Nonprofit Megaphone

The American Farmland Trust protects agricultural land, promotes environmentally sound farming practices, and helps farmers continue to grow food for us all. These gifts would be perfect for a loved one passionate about sustainable farming, growing food, and farmer appreciation. National Art Education Association.

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50 Nonprofits To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

American Diabetes Association. Because poverty and food insecurity is at record highs in the United States. Because they make it easy to find your local farmer’s markets and organic food producers. National Parks Conservation Association. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta).

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50 Nonprofits To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

American Diabetes Association. Because poverty and food insecurity is at record highs in the United States. Because they make it easy to find your local farmer’s markets and organic food producers. National Parks Conservation Association. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta).

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