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Social distancing a week earlier could have saved 36,000 American lives, study says
On March 8, it was mostly business as usual in United States. As the Lakers faced the Clippers in a much-anticipated Los Angeles basketball matchup, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., rallied before a packed crowd in Michigan. In Miami, thousands squeezed onto the beach for a massive dance party. With 500 coronavirus infections reported nationwide at the time, the outbreak seemed like a distant threat to many Americans.
But by the following Sunday, the nation had entered a different universe: 2,000 confirmed cases, dozens of deaths, and shutdown orders in Illinois, Ohio, and New York City, among other parts of the…
Tips for hosting a virtual happy hour while social distancing
In-person gatherings are out, but you can still get the gang together online
How To Celebrate A Birthday While Social Distancing
We talked to people whose birthdays are coming up about how they're finding new ways to celebrate.
7+ Ideas for Celebrating Kid Birthdays in the Age of Social Distancing
There's plenty of fun to be had online and in your backyard!
What Happened to Social Distancing?
It’s still mandatory — unless you’re looting, rioting, and starting fires.
How Social Good Organizations Can Build Community at a Social Distance
Ideas on how nonprofits and other social good organizations can build their communities, engage supporters and stay united.
How to Throw a Birthday Party at Home While Social Distancing
This year's birthday may look a little different, but it's still going to be awesome.
A New Study Says This Is the Ideal Number of Guests to Host
How many guests is too many? Avoid holiday party stress and read this study to find out the latest in entertaining trends (hint: It doesn’t have to be as much work as you think).
Bigger Food Stamp Benefits Wouldn't Be Wasted On Junk Food, Study Says
Benefits won't be getting more generous anytime soon, however.
Charities Can Build Better Relationships With Their Event Supporters, Study Says
A fourth of "social donors" are willing to give regularly, but they want nonprofits to make it easy to donate and to tell them about their gift’s impact, according to a new report from OneCause and Edge Research.
Is there an ROI on wishes granted through Make-A-Wish? This study says yes
There are sustained health benefits among seriously ill pediatric patients who have a wish granted from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a new study found.
Why black lives matter to philanthropy
The Movement for Black Lives has created an opportunity for philanthropy to see and learn from new and dynamic forms of social justice leadership.
How These Co-Founders Turned Their Lives Around
In order to help themselves, these women decided to help others first.
How to save big when hosting family for the holidays
Welcoming friends and family as guests in your home is one of the joys of the holidays. Until you see how much money you could be spending on all the extra food, household supplies and activities. This U.S. News article from Tiffany Aliche offers advice on how to plan for holiday guests in your home, …
Does marching to the same rhythm always unite us? A new study says no
Many studies have found that synchrony – shared social rhythm, such as dancing or ritual chanting – makes people feel cooperative. But our new study shows that this effect doesn't extend to contexts that require different social roles or complex coordination.
You Are The 1%: How One Person Can Save Dozens Of Lives
You don’t have to be rich to make an enormous difference in the world by giving to charity. You just need to look for the right opportunities.
Have You Hit Anyone Up This Week?
It's time to turn fundraising language away from terms that evoke force and violence and toward those that encourage and fuel passion to help.
52 Weeks of Giving teaching more than kindness
It started eight years ago with a mom who just wanted to teach her kids about the world around them and how to give back.
How One Greensboro Non Profit Is Changing Lives
A closer look at The Nussbaum Center For Entrepreneurship
JELLY BEAN BALL: Find out how you can help SAVE LIVES
You can help make a difference by attending this year's Jelly Bean Ball.
