Last week, the Census Bureau released new figures showing that nearly one in six Americans lives in poverty _ a record 46.2 million people. The poverty rate, pegged at 15.1 percent, is the highest of any major industrialized nation. Nearly 50 million have no health insurance. Many are just one paycheck away from living in poverty.
Experience Community and Giving
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Every year on New Year's Day, The Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service organise a Charity Swim or dip in the Solent to raise funds...
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Charities, communities and businesses joined together to launch Giving Tuesday--an official day after Thanksgiving to raise awareness around...
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A charity basketball game and auction raised $4,500 for Special Olympics and J-VAC Industries in Jackson, Ohio Monday, January 21, 2013. Wri...
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Keen shoppers turn up at the Shelter charity shop in Stockbridge with the hope of getting their hands on some designer bargains.
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Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates talks with The Associated Press about progress on foreign aid and issues he believes are imp...
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At the start of the Bad Boys Sound Clash last weekend Tony Matterhorn told the huge crowd that he will be revenging his Sting defeat and tha...
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Daniella Monet and the IMO girls give tips on how to give back during the Holiday season. Daniella donates toys and food to families in need...
