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May is Military Appreciation Month.

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Published on April 29, 2024

National Military Appreciation Month, celebrated every May, was introduced in 1999 to encourage U.S. citizens to observe the month as a symbol of unity. May is characterized by six national observances highlighting the extraordinary contributions of those who have served …

By Pamela Jimenez

19 Organizations Offering Social Justice Jobs

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Published on April 26, 2024

“Social justice relates to a wide variety of human rights within a society, including freedom from discrimination based on traits like sexuality, age, race and gender. It also refers to access to opportunities and privileges. For a society to be …

By Mary [uConnect]

Director of Finance and Operations, Men as Peacemakers

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Michael is the Director of Finance and Operations at Men as Peacemakers, a nonprofit that builds “safe communities through programs that address and undermine the root causes of violence against women and children.” Michael’s role is to lead the financial …

Marla Davis, Director, Philadelphia CeaseFire

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Marla is the Director of CeaseFire, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit, and the Director of Civic Engagement for the Center of Bioethics Urban Health and Policy at Temple University. CeaseFire is a public health and violence prevention nonprofit, pairing at-risk candidates with …

Organizer, Toledoans for Safe Water

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Markie is the Organizer of Toledoans for Safe Water, a nonprofit grassroots organization in the Toledo area “working to establish a Bill of Rights to protect Lake Erie and the communities that rely on its health and viability.” Starting out …

TC Shillingford, Sous Chef, Broad Street Ministry

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TC is a sous chef with Broad Street Ministry, a Philadelphia based Christian ministry that serves several hundred free meals a day to the city’s homeless and others in need. TC explains how this job is more than just cooking; …