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Honoring the Memory of Ron Brown
Posted byon April 3, 2013 at 9:04 AM EDTAs we look ahead toward a more prosperous future for America and people around the world, we take a moment to honor the achievements of the former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and the memory of all those whose sacrifice enables our work today.
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Hanging Out with “Makers” at the White House
Posted byon March 28, 2013 at 7:29 PM EDTThe White House invites innovators from around the country to join a Google+ Hangout to discuss the Maker Movement.
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AmeriCorps: Service, Sacrifice, and Solutions
Posted byon March 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM EDTServing communities since 1994, AmeriCorps volunteers touch the lives of millions. We honor this tradition as we celebrate AmeriCorps Week.
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Watch: President Obama Answers Your Questions in a Google+ Hangout
Posted byon February 14, 2013 at 10:10 PM EDTWatch the video of President Obama's hangout, live from the West Wing of the White House.
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Announcing the State of the Union White House Social
Posted byon February 5, 2013 at 1:48 PM EDTApply today for a chance to join the White House social media team for the State of the Union.
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Why Taking Tax Rates Off the Table Threatens Non-Profits and Charitable Giving
Posted byon December 7, 2012 at 3:23 PM EDTA new report by the National Economic Council shows that imposing a dollar cap on itemized deductions would effectively eliminate the charitable deduction for up to 13 million households and for as much as 60 percent of currently deductible giving.
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Serving to Honor the Memory of 9/11
Posted byon September 11, 2012 at 6:23 PM EDTWhen we give our talent and time to help others, we honor the memories of those that were lost and preserve the spirit of solidarity that flourished in the aftermath of the attack.
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Mobilizing Capital in Places that Need it Most
Posted byon August 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM EDTRecently, the Treasury Department announced $186 million in new CDFI investments to 210 organizations. This represents the largest single announcement of award dollars and award recipients in the history of the CDFI Fund.
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San Diego Center Gives Hope, Aid to Refugees
Posted byon August 7, 2012 at 6:52 PM EDTThe San Diego International Rescue Committee (IRC), the recipient of a Social Innovation Fund grant, helps refugees gain financial stability in their new homes.
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The Social Innovation Fund Adds Four New Intermediaries to its Portfolio
Posted byon July 31, 2012 at 3:13 PM EDTThe SIF is elevating proven community solutions, helping build scale through philanthropic leverage and evaluation of results to fund programs that work.