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Tutor a child, change a life.

Volunteer Match

School on Wheels is an organization enhancing educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. 1:20 children in CA don’t have homes. 64% of children experiencing homelessness do not graduate high school.

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The Economic Case against Work Requirements

NonProfit Quarterly

Almost 90 percent of SNAP participants in households with children (and at least one adult without a disability) are employed at some point within the year. Most recipients with significant barriers to employment—including disability, lack of education, or lack of available jobs—don’t find employment due to work requirements.

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32 Rising Nonprofit Leaders Chosen for 2023 Certificate in Leadership

NonProfit Leadership Center

Laura Petitt School-to-Work and Big Futures Coordinator III, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Meet Certificate in Leadership Class of 2023 Alex Strieder, Housing Stabilization Manager, Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas Amanda Griffin, Executive Director, Children’s Dream Fund Amber Nixon, Manager of Outreach & Advocacy, Florida (..)

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Across the Country, Poor and Low-Wage Voters Are Organizing

NonProfit Quarterly

Yet, nearly all low-wage workers in the city are rent-burdened , with 25 percent of children within the city limits living in poverty. As many people struggle to survive, homelessness increased last year by 12 percent. William Barber II, who is quoted in the article. New York City is home to the most millionaires in the world.

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Leveraging AI in Social Work: A Pathway to Empowering Vulnerable Populations

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In this section, let’s explore how AI can revolutionize social work practices in three key areas: elder care, mental health support for veterans, and education for children on the autism spectrum. This tailored approach can help all children thrive in educational settings and develop the skills they need to succeed in life.

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Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide

Nonprofit Megaphone

Kiss the Ground is committed to educating the public about the environmental benefits of regenerative agriculture. In their online shop , 100% of all sales proceeds go toward helping save the lives of homeless pets! We educate and raise awareness for bonobos and their plight locally and globally.” Kiss the Ground.

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What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles 

Candid

Arts and culture searches surged in January and February For the most part, arts and culture, human services, health, education, and community and economic development were consistently among the five most searched subject areas across Candid’s nonprofit profiles from November through February.

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