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A small blue and green globe is passed from hand to hand as parents, staff, and community partners introduce themselves and share about a cultural tradition or characteristic that they’re proud of – and that they want other members of their school community to understand…

New Foundation Will Continue Growth of the Island’s Philanthropic Sector, Support Advances in Racial Justice, Democracy and HealthJanuary 30th, 2014 (Hamilton, Bermuda) – The Atlantic Philanthropies announced their support today for the Bermuda Community Foundation, a new public charity dedicated to grantmaking for nonprofit organisations throughout…

Recognizing that Latino voter turnout is lower than population at large, the Civic Participation Action Fund (CPAF) commissioned Topos to conduct ethnographic research to uncover cultural understandings of voting and civic participation to develop strategies tailored to Latinos’ needs and concerns. Rather than apathy, Topos…

The American Association of Community Colleges is developing a nationwide program to retrain the crush of adults who will want -- and need -- to find new work after traditional retirement age, the group will announce today. The organization, which represents 1,200 community colleges across…

Original Source By Linda Hersey WESTBROOK: Maine has a silent army of civic leaders and volunteers poised and ready to be activated to improve the quality of life for all residents. They are retirees men and women who've had fulfilling careers and are embarking on…

By Holly YettickIn the wake of newly elected New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's pledge to open 100 community schools, a report released Tuesday finds promise in this type of educational intervention. The study, supported in part with a grant from an organization founded by…

Original Source A program bringing young people, adults, education, faith communities and civic and business organizations together continues Thurs., March 19 at Bay View Elementary school. Billed as “An Intergenerational Community Conversation,” the group will discuss what life is like as a teenager now and…

Original Source America's Promise Alliance, the United Way, and the Huffington Post are Atlantic grantees. The Corporation for National and Community Service has announced that it will lead a national, twelve-week initiative developed by the Obama administration to stimulate economic growth and encourage community service…

An expert roundtable and a listing of online resources provide ideas and tools in learning more about evidence-based youth programmes in the United States in these two briefs by Child Trends. Child Trends is an Atlantic grantee. 1) Integrating Evidence-Based Youth Programs Into Community Initiatives…

Investment Will be Used to Improve the Lives of Young People Nationwide ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Communities In Schools, the nation's largest dropout prevention organization, is proud to announce that it is one of only three national organizations to receive a competitive grant…