3 Actors Whose Lives Were Changed by Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Over its more than 160-year history, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has brightened the futures of countless young people. As a testament to its success, the BGCA’s Alumni Hall of Fame is chock-full of household names. Hollywood is home to several...
American Heart Association Highlights Hidden Trauma of Cardiac-Arrest Witnesses
Football fans around the world watched in horror when, on January 2, 2023, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. Fortunately, by the following week, the 24-year-old had made what his medical team called...
Wounded Warriors Find Jobs for Veterans Returning to Workforce
In 2003, a group of veterans in Roanoke, Virginia came together to found the Wounded Warrior Project to support veterans who experienced an injury during battle. The organization focuses on helping individuals who have served in the armed forces since September 11,...
Boys & Girls Club Award Recognizes Inspiring Young People Nationwide
For more than a century, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) have aimed to uplift young people around the country by providing a safe space where they can participate in activities, learn, and find a stable environment. The organization allows young people to...
Scholarships Awarded To Veterans Through Purple Heart Foundation
Founded more than 60 years ago, the Purple Heart Foundation operates with the sole purpose of supporting recipients of the Purple Heart medal, as well as other veterans who were injured while serving in the armed forces. As part of that, the foundation provides a...
Financial Literacy in Teens Focus of BGCA Program
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) seeks to empower young people across the country through programs and initiatives aimed at offering a safe space, helping them access educational resources and prepare for successful lives. To continue that mission, the...
How You Can Donate While You Shop to Help Charities
Donors who support the Purple Heart Foundation can give of their time, money, and other donations in several ways. The foundation accepts donations of clothes and vehicles as well as monetary donations, all of which assist veterans in need. Individuals who choose to...
The AHA Honors Women and Teens for Their Impact on the Community
In 2004, the American Heart Association (AHA) launched Go Red for Women to address the growing health crisis of heart and cardiovascular disease in women. Heart and cardiovascular disease impact the lives of nearly 500,000 women every year, making it a top killer for...
How Charity Navigator Strives to Keep Donors Informed
When an individual chooses to give to a charity, they trust that their donation goes toward initiatives that directly advance the cause of the organization. However, occasionally, funds raised through charitable giving are distributed throughout the organization...
Maytag and BGCA Honors Role Models with Grant
Since 1860, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has sought to support young people, offering them a safe place to grow and learn so that they can reach their full potential. The organization reaches this goal thanks to reliable professionals and volunteers...