Inspiring Florida Teen Named BGCA’s National Youth of the Year
Nico Flowers of Jacksonville, Florida, was presented with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s highest honor at a September ceremony in Atlanta.
A Look at Wounded Warrior Project’s Three New Board Members
WWP’s new board of directors will leverage extensive experience in supporting military communities to help it carry out its important mission.
Wounded Warrior Project Honors Leading Advocates at Annual Event
WWP spotlighted the immense contributions of five of its most ardent supporters at its Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner.
T-Mobile To Provide More Young People With Wireless Connectivity
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) brightens the future of more than 3 million young people each year through their life-changing programs and services. The nonprofit’s ability to offer these programs and services comes in part due to the support of partners...
Old Navy Propels Teens on a Path to Career Success
This Way ONward, a program of Old Navy and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, provides teens with job training, mentorship, and, possibly, a first job.
NFL Players Collaborate with the AHA on CPR Training Program
Sudden cardiac arrest that occurs outside of a hospital results in death nine out of 10 times. This statistic, which comes via research cited by the American Heart Association (AHA), is sobering as it is in part due to the fact that most people don’t know how to...
A Look at the Life, Death, and Legacy of Army Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa
For more than 20 years, Wounded Warrior Project has worked to honor and support veterans. In November, a month in which the country celebrated Veterans Day, the nonprofit published a story about Lori Ann Piestewa, an American hero who lost her life in combat in 2003....
NFL and AHA Team Up to Encourage Kids to Exercise
Children’s mental health has declined significantly over the past several decades. Nearly one in five US youth is obese. Recognizing the important role of exercise in the health and wellness of young people, the American Heart Association (AHA) is partnering with the...
Goodwill Helps to Transform the Lives of Two People
Goodwill Industries connects more than 2 million people each year with services that help them grow their careers and improve their lives. Among the organization’s many success stories are those of William and Desteny. William William came to Goodwill at a time when...
Spotlight on the Life and Career of the AHA’s Bernard J. Tyson
The American Heart Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary of working to improve outcomes for people with cardiovascular disease. Committed to ensuring that all people have equal access to health care, AHA maintains the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund. The...