In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference in the fight to end breast cancer.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Breast Cancer Coalition – Since its inception in 1991, The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) has had a mission to end breast cancer through the power of grassroots action and advocacy. NBCC links hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of individuals into a dynamic, diverse coalition that gives breast cancer a meaningful voice in Washington, DC, and state capitals, in laboratories and health care institutions, and in local communities everywhere. NBCC’s member organizations range from small support groups to statewide and regional nonprofits to organizations with a national reach. They come together under NBCC’s umbrella for public policy, education and training, and new models of science.

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May is Women’s Health Month, a time when we focus on the importance of taking care of ourselves and our health. This month is an opportunity for women to take the time to make sure they are taking the necessary steps to protect their long-term physical and mental health.

Women’s Health Month is an important reminder of the importance of self-care and healthy lifestyle habits. Women should make sure they are eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and managing any chronic health conditions they may have. It’s also important to take the time to practice self-care by engaging in activities that bring joy and relaxation, such as yoga, meditation, and reading a book.

Women should also be aware of their risk factors for certain health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, and mental health conditions. Regular screenings and check-ups can help detect any issues early on, and it’s important to speak to a doctor about any questions or concerns.

It’s also important to prioritize our mental health. Women should take the time to connect with friends and family and practice mindfulness and self-compassion. It’s also important to seek help if needed, either through therapy or support groups.

During Women’s Health Month, let’s focus on taking the time to take care of ourselves and be mindful of our overall health and well-being.

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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members:

• ACLU – Women have made great strides in the fight for equality, but gender bias continues to create huge barriers for many—especially immigrants, women of color, women with low incomes, and victims of domestic violence. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the ACLU Women’s Rights Project pushes for change and systemic reform in institutions that perpetuate discrimination against women, focusing its work in the areas of employment, violence against women, and education.
• WOMEN’S WAY – WOMEN’S WAY has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of women and their families through its . By seeding, supporting, and leading an array of efforts in the Greater Philadelphia region, they are working toward ensuring affordable health care access and protecting reproductive rights; empowering leadership; implementing systems change in responding and preventing domestic violence; and achieving equal opportunity and economic security for women and girls everywhere.
• Fòs Feminista – Aspires to co-create a feminist future where all women, girls, and gender-diverse people have the support, information, and services they need to make their own choices about their bodies, their sexuality, and their lives.
• NARAL – NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation fights to protect and expand these rights at every level of government—whether that means putting pressure on lawmakers and corporations, educating the public about current events, or changing the conversation ahead of monumental Supreme Court decisions.

Throughout the month of March, we encourage you to:

• Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook as we share how our members’ specific programs empower women’s contributions to the advancement of communities around us.

• Donate & raise money for these nonprofits whose work has and continues to pave the way for women’s health, equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and an end to gender-based violence. America’s Charities is proud of the work our member charities do in these respective areas. One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name above to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

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Universal Human Rights Month recognizes the importance of basic rights and fundamental freedoms through education and advocacy, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising activities. 

In recognition of Universal Human Rights Month December 1-31, 2023, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference in the fight for human rights, civil liberties and equality.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Encourages diversity and equality for everyone and provides support and advocacy: 

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation 
• NAACP Foundation 
• NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund

​Fights for civil liberties and human rights: 

• American Center for Law and Justice
• American Civil Liberties Union Foundation 
• Amnesty International USA
• Southern Poverty Law Center 

Provides advocacy and support services: 

• International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region
• NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation 

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In recognition of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month December 1-31, 2023, America’s Charities is celebrating the following member who is making a difference in the fight to end the problem of impaired driving.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on the charity name below to learn more about their work and to make a donation now!

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) – Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving, drugged driving, and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors. MADD aims to protect families from the threat of drunk or drugged driving. Since the founding of MADD, drunk driving deaths have decreased by 50% and more than 370,000 lives have been saved and more than 840,000 victims have been served. 

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In recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 13-21, 2023, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference in the fight to end hunger and homelessness.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Provide food and support through community coordination: 

• Connecticut Food Bank
• Feeding America
• Food for Others, Inc. 
• Meals on Wheels America
• Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry)

Provide food, shelter, counseling and support: 

• Feed the Children
• Miriam’s Kitchen
• Salvation Army National Capital Area

Support for individuals and families struggling with poverty: 

• A Wider Circle
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, Inc.
• Christian Appalachian Project 
• Lorton Community Action Center
• The Shepherd’s Table

Provide affordable housing and support:  

• Good Shepherd Housing 
• Habitat for Humanity of DC, Inc. 
• Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, Inc. 
• Rebuilding Together Alexandria
• Rebuilding Together Montgomery County

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Universal Human Rights Month recognizes the importance of basic rights and fundamental freedoms through education and advocacy, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising activities. 

In recognition of Universal Human Rights Month December 1-31, 2022, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference in the fight for human rights, civil liberties and equality.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Encourages diversity and equality for everyone and provides support and advocacy: 

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation 
• NAACP Foundation 
• NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund

​Fights for civil liberties and human rights: 

• American Center for Law and Justice
• American Civil Liberties Union Foundation 
• Amnesty International USA
• Southern Poverty Law Center 

Provides advocacy and support services: 

• International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region
• NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation 

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In recognition of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month December 1-31, 2022, America’s Charities is celebrating the following member who is making a difference in the fight to end the problem of impaired driving.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on the charity name below to learn more about their work and to make a donation now!

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) – Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving, drugged driving, and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors. MADD aims to protect families from the threat of drunk or drugged driving. Since the founding of MADD, drunk driving deaths have decreased by 50% and more than 370,000 lives have been saved and more than 840,000 victims have been served. 

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In recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 15-22, 2022, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference in the fight to end hunger and homelessness.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Provide food and support through community coordination: 

• Connecticut Food Bank
• Feeding America
• Food for Others, Inc. 
• Meals on Wheels America
• Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry)

Provide food, shelter, counseling and support: 

• Feed the Children
• Miriam’s Kitchen
• Salvation Army National Capital Area

Support for individuals and families struggling with poverty: 

• A Wider Circle
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, Inc.
• Christian Appalachian Project 
• Lorton Community Action Center
• The Shepherd’s Table

Provide affordable housing and support:  

• Good Shepherd Housing 
• Habitat for Humanity of DC, Inc. 
• Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, Inc. 
• Rebuilding Together Alexandria
• Rebuilding Together Montgomery County

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Founded in 1991, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s (NBCC) mission is to end breast cancer through the power of action, education and advocacy. Our goals are to make certain scientists have sufficient funding for meaningful and transparent research that will save lives, that all individuals have access to the health care they need, and that trained and educated advocates influence all decisions that affect breast cancer.  We believe we are stronger together, and that real progress can be made if we use our collective power to bring focus to ending breast cancer. We invite all those who share our passion for the cause to join us as we push ourselves to ask the tough questions, challenge scientists, tell the truth, lobby for research funding and access to care, and push for what will save lives. All for the greater good. 

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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 1-31, 2022, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference in the fight to end breast cancer.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Breast Cancer Coalition – Since its inception in 1991, The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) has had a mission to end breast cancer through the power of grassroots action and advocacy. NBCC links hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of individuals into a dynamic, diverse coalition that gives breast cancer a meaningful voice in Washington, DC, and state capitals, in laboratories and health care institutions, and in local communities everywhere. NBCC’s member organizations range from small support groups to statewide and regional nonprofits to organizations with a national reach. They come together under NBCC’s umbrella for public policy, education and training, and new models of science.

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In recognition of World Contraception Day America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Population Connection

Population Connection is America’s progressive grassroots organization that seeks to stabilize global population. They educate, inform, and inspire Americans to support voluntary methods to achieve global population stabilization–especially through funding for domestic and international family planning programs. They train teachers, motivate activists, and demonstrate to federal policymakers that there is a vital constituency demanding action on this issue. Click here to learn more about their work.

International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region (IPPF WHR)

The Federation provides access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for all, especially the poor and marginalized. They work to defend the right of all young people to have sexual lives free from ill-health, unwanted pregnancy, violence, and discrimination. Their work helps couples plan their families, educates young people on how to protect themselves from HIV, STIs, and unintended pregnancies, and provides all people with the information and services they need to take control of their own sexual and reproductive lives. Click here to learn more.

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