La Toya Jackson Spreads Holiday Cheer January 5, 2010
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La Toya Jackson visited APLA on December 18 to present a check from the proceeds of “Home” and to distribute toys to APLA families.
Utah’s Homeless Youth Resource Center Recently Featured on CBS Evening News December 22, 2009
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Fun Is the Best Medicine December 22, 2009
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By Julie Wolfson
Hundreds of hospitals turn to games to help young patients get better.
There is a glimmer in a child’s eyes when they open a new Pokemon game, find another level on Mario Bros, rack up star power points on Guitar Hero, or beat (more…)
Conservatives should embrace season of giving December 17, 2009
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By: HUGH HEWITT
“The crowds asked, ‘What should we do?’ John replied, ‘If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.’” (more…)
A Family’s Wish: An HIV-Free Society December 12, 2009
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By Erin Anderson
Chengo was one of the young people who helped make this educational book possible.
Each year, an estimated 2 million people die from HIV/AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. Thirteen-year-old Chengo in Zambia is scared his mom and little sister could be next. (more…)
Would you choose your child’s gender? December 9, 2009
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CNN
Genetic screening techniques that allow parents to choose their children’s gender are now more accurate than ever and are becoming increasingly mainstream, but experts are divided (more…)
Alicia Keys Joined By Jay-Z For World AIDS Day Benefit Concert December 2, 2009
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MTV.com
Between hits and new songs at New York show, the singer spoke about the impact of AIDS in Africa.
Alicia Keys made sure her fans didn’t forget about World AIDS Day this year. On Tuesday, the singer played a special concert at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square in support of the millions impacted by (more…)
The Comeback of AIDS Activism December 2, 2009
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By Kate Dailey | Newsweek Web Exclusive
What was once an American crisis is now a national afterthought. But there may be new life in the AIDS movement.
After the first case was reported in 1981, America soon found itself in the middle of an AIDS crisis. For the next several years, the country (more…)
Sponsor a Child at Children’s International November 19, 2009
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One person can do something
Individuals often feel powerless when confronted with the enormity of global poverty. Children International® has found a way for one person to make a tangible and lasting difference in a world that is too often defined (more…)
Drive The Dream Gala – Childhelp November 19, 2009
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