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South Atlanta Neighborhoods Move from Poverty toward Sustainability

South Atlanta has long been known as a common location for poverty and racial division. But one group is working to change that and curtail the vicious cycle of generational poverty.

By: T. Adam Lynch
Posted: February 9, 2011 at 12:47 pm , View Comments

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Soles4Souls’ Wayne Elsey: ‘There Are too Many Nonprofits’

Soles4Souls founder Wayne Elsey says nonprofits “have to be careful that we don’t compete and split the dollar. Rather, we must focus on maximizing the resources we have.”

By: Kevin D. Hendricks
Posted: February 8, 2011 at 2:00 pm , View Comments

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Reese Witherspoon Helps Avon Launch Anniversary Tour

Reese Witherspoon is helping Avon mark its 125th anniversary as the company commits $1 million to a Global Believe Fund that will support women’s domestic violence shelters and organizations.

By: Laura McNamara
Posted: February 8, 2011 at 1:21 pm , View Comments

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Mexico City Airport Sends Message to Travelers: Humans Are Not for Sale

Authorities have recognized the Mexico City Airport as an ideal venue to broadcast messages about the illegal trade.

By: Tabitha Perez
Posted: February 8, 2011 at 12:27 pm , View Comments

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Southern Sudan to Separate from the North, Become Nation July 9

Yesterday, the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission officially announced that Southern Sudan will separate from the North.

By: Cara Davis
Posted: February 8, 2011 at 11:13 am , View Comments

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TwitChange Twitter Auction Provides $135,000 for Soldiers

TwitChange Twitter auction came to a close Saturday, helping raise $135,000 for U.S. military families. Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu and more than 75 other celebrities putting up tweets for charity, including Super Bowl winner Clay Matthews.

By: Kevin D. Hendricks
Posted: February 7, 2011 at 4:50 pm , View Comments

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Eric Whitacre & The Virtual Choir: Music Transcending Technology

Eric Whitacre has developed a virtual choir that demonstrates a moving force of digital harmony – an operatic concert manifested solely through the Web.

By: Laura McNamara
Posted: February 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm , View Comments

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Philanthroper: Donate $1 a Day

Philanthroper feels like a daily deal site, but instead encourages you to donate $1 a day to different nonprofits. Daily giving never felt so good.

By: Kevin D. Hendricks
Posted: February 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm , View Comments

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Susan G. Komen Sues for the Cure

To curb trademark infringement, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is spending more than $1 million on lawsuits against more than 100 tiny charities, including Kites for a Cure, Par for The Cure, Surfing for a Cure and Cupcakes for a Cure.

By: Kevin D. Hendricks
Posted: February 7, 2011 at 12:44 pm , View Comments

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Video: President Obama Mentions charity: water at National Prayer Breakfast

President Barack Obama gave charity: water some props yesterday at the annual congressional prayer breakfast. Here’s a clip.

By: Cara Davis
Posted: February 4, 2011 at 3:49 pm , View Comments

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