Helping Maria: A Turning Point for a First-Time Mom
Maria cradled her crying newborn, tears filling her eyes. With every tiny wail, hear heart broke a little more. He needed a clean diaper. But she only had three. The one he was wearing was already dirty. The other...
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Volunteers at the Center: How We Turn Volunteering into Connection and Community
Volunteers are not just an extension of our organization. They are at the heart of how we move our mission forward. What they bring goes far beyond service. It’s about showing up, building connections, and becoming part of...
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What’s in a Nutrition Box? What’s Inside and Why It Matters
A fresh food box is more than a collection of groceries, it’s a thoughtful response to a very real need: access to nutritious, high-quality food. In my role as the Nutrition Program Coordinator, it is my responsibility to use my knowledge...
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Step Up Your Impact with Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies offer corporate matching gift programs to encourage charitable giving. These programs match employee donations to eligible nonprofits, effectively increasing the impact of every gift. While many companies match donations at a 1:1 ratio—doubling...
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Support Your Community Through Corporate Volunteer Grant Programs
Many companies offer corporate volunteer grant programs, which provide financial donations to nonprofits based on the volunteer hours their employees contribute. These programs are a simple way to make an even bigger impact: employees give...
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Speaking for a Mission: Sharing Advance’s Voice with Intention
At Advance Community, I get to see the impact of our work firsthand. I’ve attended classes with the health and wellness team and watched participants not only learn, but truly engage and appreciate what’s being shared. Being in those spaces reminds...
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Why Board Leadership Is Essential to Building Healthier Communities
At Advance Community, where our vision is building optimal health in under resourced communities around the globe, we spend our days working to improve health outcomes. Behind every effort to support community wellbeing, however, is...
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A Stream of Hope for Maritza
Sometimes, you could smell it before you could see it. The buckets of water Maritza carried home each day were murky and foul. Still, she handed a cup to her four-year-old grandson and watched him drink, worrying that the next swallow would make him...
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Preventative Health 101: Habits that Add Up
Preventive health focuses on actions we take today to reduce the risk of illness in the future. While medical care and screenings are important, daily habits and education play a major role in maintaining overall health. This is the foundation of...
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Heart Health Month, An Impact Story From Britney
After experiencing a heart attack in 2023, Britney began thinking differently about her health. For her, heart health isn’t just physical. “To me, heart health means taking care of both your body and your emotions,”...
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His Work Was Done: Caring for Don Gilberto
Don Gilberto de la Cruz spent his life working with his hands… even after a tragic accident took one from him. From a young age, Don Gilberto supported his family as a carpenter in rural Guatemala....
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The Power of Food: Why Our Nutrition Programs Are About More Than Hunger
I’ve spent most of my career in kitchens where the goal was perfection on a plate. At Advance Community, that focus shifts toward people, community, and the deeper impact food can have. As the Nutrition...
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