Purple Heart Foundation Announces a New Way to Enhance Charitable Giving
On August 7, 2023, the United States celebrated Purple Heart Day. Observed annually since 2014, the day is an opportunity to honor those who have been killed or wounded while bravely serving their country. Leading up to Purple Heart Day 2023, the Purple Heart...
Cardiovascular Harm from Wildfire Smoke: What You Need to Know
The summer of 2023 has seen the United States affected by wildfires inside and outside of its borders. In June and July, smoke from Canadian wildfires caused dangerous air-quality conditions for millions of Americans. In August, wildfires in Maui devastated the...
Buffalo Bills Medical Staff Honored at 2023 ESPYs
Damar Hamlin had minutes if not seconds to live when he collapsed on the field in January after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to the swift response of the Buffalo Bills training staff, Hamlin not only survived but has gone on to make a full...
Two Veterans Whose Lives Were Changed by the Wounded Warrior Project
Since its inception in 2003, the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has honored and empowered veterans by helping them transition back to civilian life. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, WWP is highlighting the stories of more than a dozen wounded warriors who have...
Goodwill Presents Annual Awards to Two Women Who Achieved Amid Adversity
Goodwill Industries International (GII) knows the power work has to improve peoples’ lives. Each year, it connects more than 2 million job seekers with community-based programs designed to help them build their careers. Among the individuals who have benefited...
LGBTQ+ Youth Finds Strength in Community at Boys & Girls Club
Young people who identify as LGBTQ+ unfortunately face an inordinate number of obstacles compared to their peers. According to studies, more than 40 percent of LGBTQ+ youth do not feel accepted in their communities, and close to 60 percent feel unsafe in their...
4 Celebrities Who Support Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has worked to help service members who have been injured in combat to transition back to civilian life. As part of its outreach, WWP has relied on the voices and assistance of the following celebrity supporters and...
The Vital Role Exercise Plays in Helping Veterans Manage PTSD
Along with physical injuries, many service members sustain mental wounds during their time in the military. According to the Purple Heart Foundation, nearly a third of US service members who fought in Iraq or Afghanistan experience post-traumatic stress disorder...
Army Veteran Gets the Help She Needs through the Wounded Warrior Project
Although their numbers are growing faster than any other military group, female service members and veterans face challenges that are unique compared to their male counterparts. According to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), nearly 45 percent of its female members...
Two Success Stories Made Possible by Goodwill
Goodwill Industries International was established more than 120 years ago with the goal of creating job opportunities for people in Boston. In the years since, it has grown into vast network that, with the help of donations, has furnished a range of career-related...