AmericanTown'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: 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 ArticleRooftops Newsletter: NFESH and NASUAD Form Senior Hunger Think Tank
The NFESH & NASUAD Senior Hunger Think Tank will bring together state officials, experts in senior hunger and leaders from the private sector to
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: Hunger & Waste - Two Problems, One Solution
Nearly 40% of the food produced in the U.S. ends up in landfills. At the same time, nearly one in six seniors goes without the food they need to lead
View ArticleEarth Talk: Concerns about Parabens in Health, Beauty and Personal Care Products
Dear EarthTalk: A friend of mine recently stopped using skin and beauty products with parabens in them. What are parabens and should we all be
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: The New Face of Hunger
"The image of hunger in America today differs markedly from Depression-era images of the gaunt-faced unemployed scavenging for food on urban streets.
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
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Ron Miner Turned Tragedy Into Triumph
Ron Miner hit the bottom before building himself back to the top. Along the way he decided to inspire and help others turn their lives around. Miner
View ArticleWinning the Real Estate Game in {local_city} in a Tough Market
Purchasing a home in {local_city}, {local_full_state_c} is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is
View ArticleWeekend Activities in and around {local_city}
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house
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