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Public/Private Ventures features its research and training work on several Atlantic Philanthropies grantees in the United States including Higher Achievement, Elev8, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Amachi, and Experience Corps in this 2008 annual report. P/PV is also an Atlantic grantee. The 2008 Annual Report from Public/Private Ventures prominently features several Atlantic grantees,…

The 15th annual Awards for Excellence in Public Relations was hosted by Mansion House (Dublin) on Thursday, 26th June 2008. There were 13 categories, of which Older & Bolder, an Atlantic grantee, won the category for Public Information, described as campaigns created to improve awareness…

Original Source By Karl Stampfl, Bonnie Miller Rubin and Kristen Kridel, Tribune reporters For her strong school attendance record, Ashley Martinez won a sparkling new Dodge Caliber-a sporty hatchback that starts at about $15,000. Unfortunately, she needs to wait four years to drive her prize.…

Original Source By Ana Patricia Ferrey, Inc.com A growing number of baby boomers are shunning retirement by pursuing late-life second careers that combine social goals and extra income, a new study finds. According to a survey of 3,500 Americans aged 44 - 70 by Washington…

18 Jun 2008 Original Source By Marci Alboher A new survey conducted by Civic Ventures and the MetLife Foundation shows that the idea of reinventing retirement is not just something that people talk about, but is something they are already doing. The survey - which…

18 Jun 2008 Original Source By Janet Kornblum Baby boomers who came of age in the era of John F. Kennedy's civic call to arms are now, in the second half of their lives, not just asking themselves what they can do for their country,…

15 Jun 2008 THE woman behind one of Australia's best-remembered personalities, Fred Hollows, is busy. So much so that Gabi, widow of the late Prof Hollows, speaks fast, rarely pausing. It's because she has a lot to say on The Fred Hollows Foundation. Prof Hollows…

Original Source by Owain Johnston-Barnes Abuse of seniors will not be tolerated in Bermuda, the Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation vowed yesterday. Dale Butler was speaking in advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, this Sunday, and he also praised the work of the…

08 Jun 2008 Camp must be closed immediately and the City and Province must open facilities in communities, especially the city centre and suburbs, to shelter people. Reintegration efforts are a priority. President must give the United Nations a mandate to assist refugees who wish…

By Craig Johnstone THE State Government has moved to wind up the building funds associated with its Smart State agenda, confirming Premier Anna Bligh's determination to switch the policy's focus from ``bricks and mortar'' to people. Tucked away in this week's Budget is news that…