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Fighting HIV/AIDS in Washington, DC
Posted by on July 25, 2012 at 3:02 PM EDTCommunity Health Workers in the Washington AIDS Partnerships's innovative Positive Pathways Program are helping their neighbors overcome barries to treatment for HIV/AIDS.
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Matching Jobseekers to Careers
Posted by on July 11, 2012 at 10:46 AM EDTWorkAdvance, the recipient of a Social Innocation Fund grant, helps people looking for work get the career counseling, interviewing skills, and referrals to full-time jobs with room for advancement.
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Helping People with Mental Illnesses Thrive
Posted by on July 5, 2012 at 2:30 PM EDTBuckelew Programs, a nonprofit organization that provides homes, jobs, and hope to people with mental illness, is the recipient of a Social Innovation Grant.
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The Promise of Crowdfunding for Social Enterprise
Posted by on June 28, 2012 at 6:15 PM EDTWhite House staff and thought leaders in the impact economy are focusing on the Jumpstart Our Business startups (JOBS) Act, which enables "crowdfunding," an innovative approach to raising capital. Rather than depend on a few wealthy individuals or banks, crowdfunding supports startups by letting companies raise up to $1 million in small increments from many investors.
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Shifting the Odds for At-Risk Youth
Posted by on June 26, 2012 at 8:00 PM EDTThe Promotores program links at-risk youth with counselors who help young people navigate issues like poverty, unemployment, and lack of affordable housing.
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Social Innovation: A Strategy for Expanding Opportunity
Posted by on June 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM EDTThe Social Innovation Fund invests money in nonprofits and foundations so they can accelerate the work of high-impact organizations like the Year Up program and replicate their approaches in new localities and markets.
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Opening the Door for Program Related Investments
Posted by on May 4, 2012 at 5:02 PM EDTJonathan Greenblatt, Director of the Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, explains a proposed rule that would make it easier for philanthropies to make Program Related Investments.
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Service Members Help Meet the Needs of Young Children
Posted by on April 26, 2012 at 10:47 AM EDTNaila Bolus, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jumpstart, one of the largest part-time AmeriCorps programs, explains that investing in early education is investing in the future.
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Volunteers to the Rescue
Posted by on April 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM EDTThe City of Salisbury transformed two neglected blocks of South Shaver Street and is an honoree for the Make A Difference Day city awards.
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The BIG DIG Inspires Community Pride
Posted by on April 20, 2012 at 8:00 PM EDTIn 2011, over 600 volunteers beautified 80 sites in one day and due to their efforts, Jersey City is an honoree for the Make A Difference Day city awards.
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