From making masks to picking up trash, there are many ways to give back to the community while staying safe.
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Why Children Should be Volunteering Plus, six ways to get your kids excited about giving back
Plus, six ways to get your kids excited about giving back.
Read More »Parenting During Coronavirus Local resources to help parents stay informed and connected with their community
Life in D.C., Virginia and Maryland has changed dramatically in just a short period of time, and we can expect even more changes to come. Parenting during coronavirus is different than it was before: Suddenly, we’ve been asked to become our children’s teachers while attempting to telecommute. We want to …
Read More »Applications Open for Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes National Award Recognizes 25 Public-Spirited Youth Annually
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which recognizes public-spirited youth in the U.S. and Canada, is now accepting applications for its 2020 awards. The Barron Prize honors 25 inspiring leaders ages 8 to 18 who are working in creative ways to help their communities or protect the planet. The …
Read More »Knitting for Charity More than just a hobby, knitters and crocheters are picking up their needles as a way to give back to the community
Aside from the inherent sense of accomplishment and pride in creating a garment or accessory, the simple act of knitting for charity can be a way for even the busiest person to give back to the community. Many hospitals and charity groups exist to connect crafters with those in need, …
Read More »Support System "Wingmen" help those with disabilities run
Beth Tober’s motivation to run derived from entering and training for races. But after amassing an entire drawer full of medals and race T-shirts, she felt her motivation flagging. “Why am I still just running?” she remembers thinking. “There’s got to be something more to it than this.” Her longtime …
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