Every September, environmental organizations around the Nation come together in recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, with a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that need our attention, including human overpopulation, global warming, pollution, and conservation. More than ever before, our environment needs our protection. In recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, America’s Charities is celebrating the […]
Nutrien invites organizations to apply for the Nutrien Building Stronger Communities Together Grant. The program will provide $2500 grants to 65 organizations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The grant program aims to empower local community groups by supporting projects and initiatives that foster resilient communities where residents are nourished and supported. Examples of supported projects may […]
Healthwatch Dorset publishes a report on the urgent need for improved healthcare for the homeless Healthwatch Dorset has released its latest report, “Voiceless, Unheard and Socially Excluded,” which brings to light the immense challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and those who are vulnerably housed when attempting to access health and social care services. The […]
Every September, childhood cancer organizations around the world come together in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with a goal to increase awareness and raise funds for those affected by childhood cancer. According to CureSearch, each year more than 15,000 children in the U.S. alone are diagnosed with cancer. And for those who survive, as many as […]
The Parks Foundation Calgary announced applications are now open for the Building Communities Grant Program, with grants of up to $50,000 available. The grant program supports community-led park projects and playground initiatives in Calgary. The goal of the program is to build community capacity and promote stewardship among children and community residents by supporting the […]
Lighthouse Poole is pleased to announce the appointment of Katy Griffiths to the senior management team as its new Head of Programming. Katy arrives with more than 20 years of programming and leadership experience in the arts, lately in Newbury as Executive Director & CEO at the Corn Exchange as well as 101 National Centre for […]
No one should have to go hungry in the richest country in the world — yet millions of Americans don’t have enough to eat. Our nation’s children, seniors, veterans and active U.S. service members should never have to worry where their next meal will come from. If we work together, we have the power to […]
BOOKS Eleven recently published books that you might want to check out, read, and/or give to others: Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility, short essays by a bunch of great climate experts and authors, edited by Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua No Miracles Needed: How Today’s Technology Can Save […]
Public health (and individual health) depend on environmental health. While many conditions—e.g., cancers, neurological diseases and disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes—have genetic risk factors, and some can also be triggered or worsened by certain viruses or by lifestyle choices (diet and exercise), many diseases are much more likely to occur when certain environmental exposures (pollutants) are also […]
Did you know that one-third of food is wasted, somewhere between the farm and the plate? This is not only inefficient—it’s immoral, as 1 in 10 people in the world are malnourished (suffering from hunger and food insecurity), and food waste is also one of the major contributors to climate change. Most of the methane […]