AmericanTown's Heroes: Young Athletes Don't Let Diabetes Get Them Down
Living with diabetes is a challenge for anyone young or old, but when children are involved there is always the concern for their future health and
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Neil Barber is a Hero to Many Families
Families, teams and communities are very much alike. They all involve people banding together with common goals of support and success. This hero
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Clara Vanni is a VA Volunteer Hero
Clara Vanni is a volunteer extraordinaire. Her energy and vitality are an inspiration to others. At 91 years young, she is still ready, willing and
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Radhika Narain's Org Helps Provide a Childhood for...
It's a classic pay-it-forward story, only in addition to inspiring a chain reaction of giving it developed into an organization dedicated to touching
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: We spoke up and they listened
NFESH Founder, President and CEO Enid Borden is one of the signatories on a letter that urged U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and EPA
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: NFESH's Success in DC to be Replicated Around the Country
Thanks to a generous grant from the Walmart Foundation, NFESH will expand and replicate the successful What A Waste™ project that has been
View ArticleEarth Talk: How are environmentalists putting drones to use to help further...
Dear EarthTalk: How are environmentalists putting drones to use to help further their causes? -- J.M. Conservationists are
View ArticleEarth Talk: Beyond Flame Retardants
Dear EarthTalk: What is being done to get toxic flame retardants out of children's furniture and other products? -- M.S.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: For Our Daughters Helps Educate Young Women About...
For Our Daughters is a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate young women about the tools they need to live long and healthy lives.
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Confessions of a Food Bank Director
Why A Food Bank Director Is Against the Minimum Wage Increase "It seems like every time I turn around, I hear friends of mine talking about how we
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Against Aging in Place
"Aging-in-place may not be all it’s cracked up to be. That’s the view of a University of Florida professor of gerontology, who argues that
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: One Picture Saves A Life
You've heard the expression a picture is worth a thousand words, but did you know a picture can save a life? That's the idea behind Seth Casteel's
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: The American Legion Helps Veterans Connect With Benefits
Just being able to speak with someone about their problems and issues brought satisfaction to some who came to The American Legion's Veteran's Crisis
View ArticleTop 10 Amusement Parks across the United States
Do you like your rides wet or does a day of amusement include a gravity defying experience on a high-speed thrill ride? We're taking a look at the Top
View ArticleHelp Voters Get Ready for Election Day
Election Day is quickly approaching and the stakes are very high this season. Millions of voters will participate in important national, state
View Article4 Easy Ways To Enjoy Mountain Biking On Your Vacation
If you’ve been on a vacation to an outdoor destination in the past few years, you’ve likely noticed a new phenomenon: cycle paths, single
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Raising Hunger Awareness on Campus
Staff and students at the University of Kansas are fighting hunger in their community. KU Fights Hunger is committed to shedding light on the true
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Growing Vegetables, Gaining Confidence
The Neighborhood Farm Initiative in DC provides residents with more than just lessons in urban gardening. "The students come out of the classes with
View ArticleAmericanTowns's Heroes: K.P. Kelly Helps Share 4 Kids Grant Wishes
K.P. Kelly is a "Consultant and Professional Coffee Drinker," according to his LinkedIn profile page. He is also a branding, marketing and
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Earl Morse Founded the Honor Flight Network
With Memorial Day just passed it's fitting to honor an organization connected with the National World War ll Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the
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