Charity News from Monday, Mar. 4, 2002American Kidney Fund Cites Studies as Cause for ConcernAmerican Kidney Fund | (Rockville, MD) The American Kidney Fund (AKF) pointed to two studies, released only days apart, as signs that the incidence of kidney disease in Americans will continue to rise. The risk factors for kidney disease are identical to those for ... American Jewish Committee Praises Israeli Government Solution for Mosque in Nazareth American Jewish Committee | The American Jewish Committee is praising the Israeli Cabinet's endorsement of an Israeli government commission's recommendations for resolving the controversy over a proposed mosque in Nazareth. "Out of our deep concern for the strength of ... President Proclaims March 2002 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation | Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, yet it is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer. During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, I encourage all Americans to learn more ... Catalyst Welcomes Jeffrey Immelt and C. Steven McMillan To Extraordinary Board of Directors Catalyst for Women | Catalyst today announced the election of GE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt and Sara Lee Chairman, President and CEO C. Steven McMillan to its Board of Directors. A long-time supporter of Catalyst research, Sara Lee most recently sponsored the ... The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association work together to save lives by improving response to cardiovascular emergencies American Heart Association | "Operation Heartbeat and Operation Stroke are our top priorities at the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association because they can immediately help us save lives," said David Faxon, M.D., president of the American Heart ... America's Second Harvest Joins USDA in Summer Meal Initiative America's Second Harvest | Two-thirds of the children America's Second Harvest emergency agencies serve participate in the school lunch program but only14 percent receive lunch during the summer. Last summer, America's Second Harvest joined ConAgra Foods Feeding Children ... Catholic Charities USA Calls for Restoration of Food Stamp Benefits to Legal Immigrants, Improvements to Program Catholic Charities USA | Catholic Charities USA-one of the nation's largest social services networks-is calling on Congress to restore vital food stamp benefits to legal immigrants and improve the federal Food Stamp Program. - Catholic Charities USA opposes the Senate ... September 11 Recovery Work of Catholic Charities Featured in Continental Airlines' 'Heal America' Video Catholic Charities USA | The video includes personal stories told by victims survivors of the World Trade Center attacks and the Oklahoma City bombing who turned to Catholic Charities for help. Heal America also shows how Catholic Charities will be helping victims for ... New Jersey Shakespeare Festival Presents Arthur Miller's Timeless—and timely—Allegory The Crucible Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation | The fall portion of New Jersey Shakespeare Festival's 2001 Season continues with Arthur Miller's timeless American classic, THE CRUCIBLE. Directed by Festival artistic director Bonnie J. Monte, the ensemble cast features returning company members... Millions of Americans Impacted by Paralysis Gain Vital New Resource Center Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation | The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) will be the most comprehensive and accessible resource available to people living with paralysis and will be dedicated to improving their quality of life. The survey is posted on a ... Verizon Supports the United Negro College Fund With $150,000 Grant The College Fund (UNCF) | Verizon and the United Negro College Fund today announced Verizon has made a $150,000 grant to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation's oldest and most successful minority higher education assistance organization in the country. The ... Miami Resident - Betti Lidsky Named Unsung Heroine by Mitsubishi Foundation Fighting Blindness | Because of Lidsky's award, The Foundation Fighting Blindness will receive a $5,000 grant from Mitsubishi Motors Foundation to recognize their leadership and encourage their organizations' continued successes. "I've been proud to partner with her ...
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