The Power of Internships: CBCF Interns Featured in Ebony Magazine

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Sometimes interns can get a bad rap for under performing or slacking off. But the September 2010 issue of Ebony Magazine tells a different story. Several interns from the Congressional Black Caucus were interviewed and profiled in the magazines upcoming issue. In an essay that pondered  “If I Were President…” the interns were asked to share in 300 words or [...]

The Free Hugs Campaign, Sometimes The Best Things In Life Are Free

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Sometimes the best things in life are free! Check out the inspirational story of  Juan Mann and his campaign Free Hug Campaign.

The Giving Pledge, 40 Billionaires Pledge to Donate Half of Wealth

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The Giving Pledge is an effort to invite the wealthiest individuals and families in America to commit to giving the majority of their wealth to the philanthropic causes and charitable organizations of their choice either during their lifetime or after their death. Each person who chooses to pledge will make this statement publicly, along with [...]

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade: Abby’s Gift

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Meet 8 year old Abby Enck, a young philanthropist in the making. Abby created a special way to make a difference in the lives of children born to Cerebral Palsy by selling lemonade. The inspiration behind her idea came from her old brother Cameron, who was born with Cerebral Palsy. Cameron was diagnosed with the disease when he was [...]

Planting Seeds of Giving: Me, The Stranger and a Peach

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While traveling back into the city via the train over the weekend, I did what any normal person who doesn’t want to be bothered by their neighboring passenger does…  I put on a pair of shades, leaned my head back and pretended to be sleeping. After being a bit restless, I finally sat up and  made [...]

First Impressions: Help Make a Positive Impact In a Childs Life On the First Day of School

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It’s no secret that poverty  impacts children within their various contexts at home, in school, and in their neighborhoods and communities.  Children living in at or below poverty level are also at greater risk of behavioral and emotional problems. Starting school for the first time can cause extreme anxiety for a young child in any environment but add [...]

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