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Hurricane Laura evacuees in New Orleans

Nation Oct 26

Mutual aid groups ponder future of community-based help

By Eden Stiffman, the Chronicle of Philanthropy

Health Aug 22

Nonprofit drug maker produces TB antibiotic after private companies wouldn’t

The new antibiotic, called pretomanid and developed by the nonprofit TB Alliance, achieved a 90 percent success rate among patients with drug-resistant TB.

By Zoe Rohrich

Nation Aug 02

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A Kentucky organization that makes perfect birthday cakes for kids with imperfect lives

Sweet Blessings, based in Lexington, Kentucky, believes every child should feel special on his or her birthday. The organization bakes and decorates extraordinary birthday cakes for children who might need a treat made with love, just for them. Chelsea Gorham…

By Brandon Turner and Chelsea Gorham, KET

Economy Jul 22

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This Detroit nonprofit provides jobs, clothing and shelter all at once

Communities across the country are struggling to create jobs and reduce homelessness. In Detroit, a nonprofit called Empowerment Plan has found a way to address both problems. The organization helps people in need with a unique, multipurpose garment, employment and…

By Mary Ellen Geist

Nation Jul 20

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Can betting against yourself online help you save money?

Behavioral science is behind a host of new online applications that nudge people into making better decisions on everything from health care to saving money.

By PBS NewsHour

Oct 27

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Washington Post report finds fraud, embezzlement at more than 1,000 non-profits

Post report finds fraud, embezzlement at a number of the nation's non-profits.

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Apr 18

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One Year Later, Kony Campaign’s Call to Action Unresolved

One Year Later, Kony Campaign's Call to Action Unresolved…

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Mar 19

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Group Aims to Break Partisan Gridlock in Washington

The nonprofit group Americans Elect is attempting to secure ballot access for a unity ticket -- one Democrat and one Republican in all 50 states this November. Judy Woodruff discusses the effort with two former governors supportive of the group.

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Aug 22

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‘Americans Elect’ Group Challenges U.S. Presidential Primary Process

A nonprofit organization called Americans Elect is aiming to host an online national political convention and upend the way candidates are nominated for the U.S. presidency. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest attempt to push American politics away from a…

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Feb 18

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Tough, Low-Cost Wheelchairs Needed in Haiti

Spencer Michels reports on efforts in San Francisco to design and build heavy-duty, low-cost wheelchairs for use in the rough terrain of Haiti and around the third world.

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