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this photo shows a group of five women involved with Feed the Front Line Charlotte as they get ready to deliver meals to the needy

Davidson College Alumnus Helps Spearhead Feed the Front Line Charlotte Initiative

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June 1, 2020

Launched as a youth-led grassroots campaign, Feed the Front Line Charlotte is modeled on similar initiatives helping both healthcare workers and local restaurants in several cities around the U.S.

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Mary Baldwin University Staff and Students Find Myriad Ways to Help Community in Pandemic

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June 1, 2020

MBU art history professor Kerry Mills has been delivering free meals to Richmond, Va. families in need three days a week.

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Steffi Kong, Winner of the Sullivan Award at Converse College, "Excels at Everything She Does"

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May 29, 2020

Growing up in her native Singapore, Steffi Kong beat SARS and the swine flu and now has her sights set on a career in psychiatry.

photo of Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award winner Olivia Jones in full military regalia at The Citadel

Honors Student Who Fed Thousands and Rape Survivor Advocate Receive Sullivan Awards at The Citadel

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May 21, 2020

Sullivan Foundation partner school The Citadel has named two…

Davidson College Bestows Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award on Student With a Heart for the Homeless

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May 19, 2020

Among many volunteer activities, Emily Duval helped homeless women and children at the Crisis Assistance Ministries and the Salvation Army Center of Hope.

photo of Tanner Shivley, a winner of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at Carson-Newman University

Rose Denor, Tanner Shivley Earn Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards at Carson-Newman University

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May 19, 2020

Denor is a Haitian immigrant with a heart for helping her fellow immigrants, while Shivley tutors elementary school children through his church.

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Is Insect Agriculture Key to the Future of Sustainable Farming?

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October 21, 2019

Bug larvae, especially black soldier flies, could reduce the agriculture industry's dependence on soybeans for animal feed.

5 Examples of Earned Revenue Strategies for Nonprofits

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October 15, 2019

The concept of earned revenue is picking up steam in the world of nonprofits.

this image illustrates the use of tactile examinations to identify breast cancer tumors

Social Enterprise Trains Blind Women to Detect Early Signs of Cancer

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October 14, 2019

Medical tactile examiners use their enhanced sense of touch to pinpoint breast cancer tumors.

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Will and Jaden Smith Partner With Footwear Brand to Save the Amazon Rainforest

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September 18, 2019

Shoe manufacturer Allbirds and JUST Water, both certified B corps, have collaborated on limited-edition sneakers.

this photo shows Darius Brown with a dog wearing one of his bowties

This 12-Year-Old Social Entrepreneur Uses Bowties to Help Shelter Animals Get Adopted

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September 13, 2019

Darius Brown founded Beaux and Paws after hurricanes in Texas and Florida left animal shelters overcrowded with homeless pets.

this photo shows the hard work of the kids involved in Sports 4 Life

Grade-Schoolers' Social Enterprise Turns a Profit in 10 Weeks

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August 22, 2019

This group of youngsters started a sporting-goods business to help kids who can't afford their own equipment.