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		<title>Celebrating 10 Years of Empowering Young Readers in DC: By Ryan Turse, Reading Partners AmeriCorps Literacy Lead</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2021/06/24/celebrating-10-years-of-empowering-young-readers-in-dc-by-ryan-turse-reading-partners-americorps-literacy-lead/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reading Partners is a national children&#8217;s literacy organization that empowers young students from under-resourced communities to build their reading skills and unlock their full potential. This year, Reading Partners DC is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and it&#8217;s been a year &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2021/06/24/celebrating-10-years-of-empowering-young-readers-in-dc-by-ryan-turse-reading-partners-americorps-literacy-lead/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Shepherd&#8217;s Table</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2020/03/12/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-shepherds-table/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by Nancy Erickson, Communications Coordinator of Catalogue for Philanthropy Imagine that you wake up on the street one morning. You have no job, no home, no bank account, no food, no blanket, and you&#8217;re running out of your prescription &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2020/03/12/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-shepherds-table/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2020/02/20/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-arlington-partnership-for-affordable-housing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by Nancy Erickson, Communications Coordinator at the Catalogue for Philanthropy A minimum-wage worker in Arlington would have to work 154 hours a week to afford a one-bedroom apartment. But even if a particularly industrious individual could manage only sleeping &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2020/02/20/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-arlington-partnership-for-affordable-housing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Manna Food Center</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2020/01/30/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-manna-food-center/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:04:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by Nancy Erickson, Communications Coordinator of the Catalogue for Philanthropy Fact: Maryland is the wealthiest state in the country. Fact: Montgomery County is the 18th wealthiest county in the country, out of over 3,100 counties. Fact: Over 63,000 people &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2020/01/30/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-manna-food-center/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Iona Senior Services</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/12/19/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-iona-senior-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by Nancy Erickson, Communications Coordinator of the Catalogue for Philanthropy Loneliness has become an epidemic. It&#8217;s increasingly common and can have seriously negative effects on our physical and cognitive health &#8212; research has even suggested that it&#8217;s as equally &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/12/19/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-iona-senior-services/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Rock Creek Conservancy</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/11/18/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-rock-creek-conservancy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by Nancy Erickson, Communications Coordinator of the Catalogue for Philanthropy Over the course of 33 miles, Rock Creek meanders from a spring in Montgomery County, through 9 miles of Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, and alongside residential and &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/11/18/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-rock-creek-conservancy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Common Good City Farm</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/11/01/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-common-good-city-farm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by Nancy Erickson, Communications Coordinator for the Catalogue for Philanthropy Picture this: It&#8217;s Wednesday morning. You&#8217;ve been answering emails for two hours straight. Your eyes ache from your screen. Your office has no windows and smells a little like &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/11/01/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-common-good-city-farm/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Art Enables</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/10/10/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-art-enables/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post was written by Nancy Erickson, Communications Coordinator of Catalogue for Philanthropy. Are you an art lover? Do you want to support people with disabilities? Are you a fan of cheese and crackers? If you answered yes to all &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/10/10/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-art-enables/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Housing Initiative Partnership</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/09/19/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-housing-initiative-partnership/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post was written by Nancy Erickson, Communications Coordinator of the Catalogue for Philanthropy It was a hot, Saturday morning in August. I was fanning myself with a brochure seated at a table under a tent, one among many, in &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/09/19/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-housing-initiative-partnership/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/09/10/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-lucky-dog-animal-rescue/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by Nancy Erickson, Communications Coordinator at Catalogue for Philanthropy Are you in love with dogs, but your apartment lease doesn&#8217;t allow animals? Do you wish you could have a pet, but your work schedule is too inconsistent? Do you &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/09/10/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-lucky-dog-animal-rescue/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Friendship Place</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/08/04/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-friendship-place/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2019 11:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Volunteering can happen anywhere, from multiple blocks of an Anacostia neighborhood to an expansive Virginia warehouse. Or, a single closet. Specifically, the Clothes Closet of Friendship Place, where I recently volunteered. Friendship Place has been a nonprofit partner of Catalogue &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/08/04/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-friendship-place/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Volunteer Life: Anacostia Watershed Society</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/04/23/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-anacostia-watershed-society/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An innovative, environmentally-friendly workout idea: cleaning up a garbage-bag-worth of cigarette butts. A single butt only weighs about 1 gram, but once you pick up hundreds of them, they start to add up to some serious bicep strengthening. That&#8217;s how &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/04/23/a-day-in-the-volunteer-life-anacostia-watershed-society/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Window and a Mirror: Summer Mentorship at Inspired Teaching</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Space for Inquiry It&#8217;s 2pm and I&#8217;m standing in a classroom in northwest DC holding a yo-yo. Two brand new Inspired Teaching Fellows (teachers-in-training) are standing next to me, asking me questions. &#8220;Do you, uh, think you can do &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/27/a-window-and-a-mirror-summer-mentorship-at-inspired-teaching/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Grassroot Project: Using Sports to Promote Sexual Health and Positive Youth Development in DC</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/04/the-grassroot-project-using-sports-to-promote-sexual-health-and-positive-youth-development-in-dc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 17:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost ten years ago, 40 student-athletes gathered in the living room of a two-bedroom apartment near Georgetown University. Their goal: fight alarmingly high, increasing rates of HIV transmission in our nation&#8217;s capital the best way that they knew how &#8211;through &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/04/the-grassroot-project-using-sports-to-promote-sexual-health-and-positive-youth-development-in-dc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Child &amp; Family Network Centers Holds Annual School Supply Drive</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Child &#38; Family Network Centers (CFNC) is holding its annual School Supply Drive during the summer months before the start of the new school year on September 5, 2018. CFNC is collecting hundreds of school supplies to stock our &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/28/the-child-family-network-centers-holds-annual-school-supply-drive/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Registration Open for  6th Annual Teddy Bear 5K &amp; 1K Walk/Run!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 17:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Registration is currently open for runners and walkers of all ages for the 6th AnnualTeddy Bear 5K &#38; 1K Walk/Run?on Sunday, September 23, 2018. The race that awards all participants a pint-size teddy bear when they cross the finish line &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/13/registration-open-for-6th-annual-teddy-bear-5k-1k-walkrun/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Lifelong Friendship in the Arts and Humanities</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/08/a-lifelong-friendship-in-the-arts-and-humanities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year, DC Collaborative serves thousands of students in the hope that we can encourage them to embrace and pursue the arts and humanities. We were delighted to discover the story of Cameron Gray and Erin Fenzel, two students who &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/08/a-lifelong-friendship-in-the-arts-and-humanities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Casa Chirilagua: &#8216;Yo Hablo Ingles&#8217; English Language Learning Program</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/31/casa-chirilagua-yo-hablo-ingles-english-language-learning-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I&#8217;ve never been to the National Mall before,&#8221; said Juan, as he sat on the Metro heading towards the Smithsonian. &#8220;Now that I know how to ride the Metro, this will be easier to come by myself,&#8221; his friend Pedro &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/31/casa-chirilagua-yo-hablo-ingles-english-language-learning-program/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Delaplaine: Because Everyone Deserves Art</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/24/the-delaplaine-because-everyone-deserves-art/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back in the early 1980s, a dedicated visual arts center in the center of downtown Frederick, Maryland, was just a dream &#8212; that was, until a grassroots effort by artists and art-enthusiasts set out to make that dream into a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/24/the-delaplaine-because-everyone-deserves-art/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Go Green in April with Catalogue Nonprofits</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2016/04/07/go-green-in-april-with-catalogue-nonprofits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for direction on how participate in Earth Day celebrations all month long? Look no further. We have 6 local nonprofits and dozens of opportunities for you to volunteer and help Greater Washington become a greener community: one park, garden, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2016/04/07/go-green-in-april-with-catalogue-nonprofits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Help VA Students Go Back to School!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NO TAXES&#8230;.on back to school supplies this weekend (8/1 &#8211; 8/3) in Virginia! Help students in need get ready for school by adding an extra item to your cart &#8212; whether online or in-store &#8212; or find an opportunity to &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/08/01/help-va-students-go-back-to-school/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrating Moms with the Gift of Philanthropy</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/04/30/celebrating-moms-with-the-gift-of-philanthropy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, the Catalogue for Philanthropy wants to share a very important public service announcement: Mother&#8217;s Day is less than two weeks away! Have you found the perfect gift for mom yet? You&#8217;ve done the usual Mother&#8217;s Day &#8220;go-to&#8221; gifts: flowers, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/04/30/celebrating-moms-with-the-gift-of-philanthropy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dance Place Moves and Grooves in the Midst of Renovation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A big Catalogue &#8220;cheers!&#8221; to Dance Place, one of our 2012-2013 charities, on the exciting renovation to its Brookland space and accompanying coverage in today&#8217;s Washington Post (article below). Dance Place serves as a bustling dance school and neighborhood cultural &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/03/26/dance-place-moves-and-grooves-in-the-midst-of-renovation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Age is Just a Number</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/03/20/age-is-just-a-number/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every now and then, and advertisement is so simple in its design that you can&#8217;t help but take notice. Amid the noise of a 24-7 media culture, a simple concept with a powerful message can leave an unexpected, lasting impression &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/03/20/age-is-just-a-number/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena Makes Skating Accessible to All</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the Catalogue for Philanthropy we&#8217;re always so excited when one of our charities&#8217; programs is in the media, especially when that media is the front page of the Washington Post! Today, Post writer Jacqueline Kantor covered the Fort Dupont &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/03/12/friends-of-fort-dupont-ice-arena-makes-skating-accessible-to-all/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Thinking Beyond Barbie: Empowering Girls in Greater Washington</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michelle Obama. Sheryl Sandberg. Oprah Winfrey. Mrs. Potato Head? This unlikely combination of women has more in common than meets the eye: Each plays a role (whether consciously or not) in inspiring confidence in young girls to pursue their career &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/03/11/thinking-beyond-barbie-empowering-girls-in-greater-washington/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hunger Knows No Season: What will you do today?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2014 21:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Barbara Harman]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a recent article by Tana Ganeva in AlterNet (&#8220;5 Worst States to be a Poor Kid&#8221;), &#8220;Last year, America placed next to last in a ranking of child well-being in 35 developed countries, barely beating out Romania.&#8221; This &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/03/04/hunger-knows-no-season-what-will-you-do-today/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>MLK Day of Service and Benefits of Volunteering</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday, January 20th, we celebrate not only Martin Luther King Jr. Day but also the official MLK Day of Service, a day to honor the legacy of Dr. King by moving us closer to his vision of creating a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/01/16/mlk-day-of-service-and-benefits-of-volunteering/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town 11/1-11/7</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/11/01/around-town-111-117/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2013 04:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy November! Catalogue nonprofits are kicking off the month right with lots of great events all around the area. Let us know if you are heading to one (and you never know, you might even see us there!). Don&#8217;t have &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/11/01/around-town-111-117/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Post: Girls on the Run</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/28/guest-post-girls-on-the-run/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2013 04:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s post comes from Girls on the Run &#8211; DC whose program teaches over 2,000 girls in DC&#8217;s eight wards about self-esteem and healthy living through running. by Kelsey Lyle, Program Coordinator GOTR-DC &#8220;My daughter, who usually complains about walking &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/28/guest-post-girls-on-the-run/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town 10/25-10/31</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/25/around-town-1025-1031/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are in the final stretch of October (can you believe it?)! See what these great nonprofits are doing to help October go out with a bang! Saturday, October 26, 2013 DC SCORES Fall Frenzy DC SCORES The Fall Frenzy &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/25/around-town-1025-1031/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: 10/18-10/24</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/18/around-town-1018-1024/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Fall in full swing, our nonprofits are getting busy! See what great events you can head to in the upcoming week. Are you a current Catalogue nonprofit with an event to promote? Make sure to put it in your &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/18/around-town-1018-1024/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: 10/11-10/17</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/11/around-town-1011-1017/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 04:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter what type of event you are looking to head to this weekend, the events featured below will all help you make a difference in your community. See what you can do to give back to great nonprofits in &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/11/around-town-1011-1017/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Post: Horton&#8217;s Kids</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/07/guest-post-hortons-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2013 04:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;re shining a spotlight on Horton&#8217;s Kids (a recent winner of a Washington Post Charities Award and City Paper&#8217;s 2013 Best NonProfit) to find out what they&#8217;re most excited for this year and congratulate them on their 25th Anniversary! &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/07/guest-post-hortons-kids/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: 10/4-10/10</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/04/around-town-october-4-10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2013 04:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you a golfer that is looking to support a good cause while still working on your golf game? Or are you a non-golfer (like me), who just likes to get out and support local nonprofits? If so, Rebuilding Together &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/04/around-town-october-4-10/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: September 27-October 3</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/27/around-town-september-27-october-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Catalogue nonprofits are staying busy! If you are looking for something fun to do with your friends and family this upcoming week, try one of these events put on by some great Catalogue nonprofits! Saturday, September 28, 2013 Beethoven&#8217;s Eternal &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/27/around-town-september-27-october-3/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: September 20-26</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/20/around-town-september-20-26/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 04:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10725</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The weather may be cooling down, but our nonprofits are just heating up! Check out these great events put on by some of our wonderful Catalogue nonprofits. Heading out to one of these events? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/20/around-town-september-20-26/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: August 30-September 5</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/30/around-town-august-30-september-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2013 04:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Labor Day weekend from the Catalogue for Philanthropy team! If you&#8217;re looking to volunteer once the long weekend is over, check out this great opportunity from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC! Tuesday, September 03, 2013 &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/30/around-town-august-30-september-5/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: August 23-30</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2013 04:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The school year is almost upon us, but Catalogue nonprofits are still in full summer swing! Check out what these great nonprofits have going on in your neck of the woods! Don&#8217;t forget&#8211;if you head to an event, let us &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/23/around-town-august-23-30/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: August 9-15</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/09/around-town-august-9-15/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2013 04:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for something to do around town for the next week? Leave it to these great Catalogue nonprofits&#8211;they have already planned the events, you just need to show up! Let us know if you end up at an event! Tweet &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/09/around-town-august-9-15/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: July 27-28</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/07/26/around-town-july-20-21/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2013 04:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a hot few weeks here in the DC metro area and we&#8217;re hoping you are all staying cool and hydrated! With cooler temperatures ahead this weekend, check out what some great Catalogue nonprofits have to offer if you &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/07/26/around-town-july-20-21/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: May 18-19</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 04:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a fun way to learn, make a difference, and get out of the house this weekend, these Catalogue nonprofits are waiting for you! See what is in store for the DC Metro area this weekend &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/17/around-town-may-18-19/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: May 4th!</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/03/around-town-may-4th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get out of the house this weekend and spend some time getting to know some great, local nonprofits. Whether you are running, seeing a show, touring the embassies, or just having fun with your family and friends, Catalogue nonprofits are &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/03/around-town-may-4th/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: April 27-28</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/26/around-town-april-27-28/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a great way to spend your weekend? Catalogue nonprofits have great events that you can not only attend, but volunteer at as well!! If you go to an event, tweet about it using hashtag #CatalogueCheers! Saturday, April 27, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/26/around-town-april-27-28/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: April 20-21</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/19/around-town-april-20-21/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Catalogue nonprofits have some great things going on this weekend. Check them out and maybe find a great new nonprofit to support! Saturday, April 20, 2013 2nd Annual Chess Challenge in DC Citywide Elementary and Middle School Chess Tournament Chess &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/19/around-town-april-20-21/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: April 6-7</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/05/around-town-april-6-7/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the nicer weather (and cherry blossoms!), Catalogue nonprofits are getting busy! Check out all of the great things that are going on Around Town this weekend! Saturday, April 06, cheap essay writing services 2013 Red Shoe 5K Run &#38; &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/05/around-town-april-6-7/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: March 9-10</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/08/around-town-march-9-10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where are you heading this weekend, friends? Might we suggest &#8230; We Are Family Senior Outreach Network (at Metropolitan Community Church, 474 Ridge Street NW) On Saturday at 10:00 AM, volunteers will receive a brief orientation and then go out &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/08/around-town-march-9-10/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: February 22-24</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/22/around-town-february-22-24/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apologies for the delay, friends! Check out some fun and local weekend ideas at &#8230; Educational Theatre Company (AHC Hunter&#8217;s Park:, 2021 N. Nelson Street, Arlington, VA) This year, ETC launched a new intergenerational model where seniors and college students &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/22/around-town-february-22-24/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: February 15-17</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/15/around-town-february-15-17/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy day-after Valentine&#8217;s Day! We certainly heart our local nonprofits &#8230; Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE) SpeakeasyDC returns to Dance Place to celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day though hilarious and moving true stories about romance, relationships, and sex. Nab &#8220;Sucker for &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/15/around-town-february-15-17/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: January 25-27</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/25/around-town-january-25-27/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[See what&#8217;s coming up at Catalogue&#8217;s nonprofits &#8230; Constellation Theatre Company (at Source, 1835 14th Street NW) Zorro, the masked avenger, is born when quiet, bookish Diego must find a way to fight corruption and injustice. Catch a performance of &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/25/around-town-january-25-27/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: January 19-21</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dance, volunteer, and swashbuckle with Catalogue nonprofits &#8230; Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC) An integral part of the DC dance community for over 20 years, KanKouran presents their annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/18/around-town-january-19-21/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Coming Up: January 11-17</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At your local Catalogue nonprofit &#8230; Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC) Deep Vision Dance Company &#38; withhart.dance.projects come together for an evening of modern dance ranging from the weighted to the humorous on Saturday at 8:00 PM &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/11/coming-up-january-11-17/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: December 8-9</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/07/around-town-december-8-9/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loop a local nonprofit into your weekend plans &#8230; We Are Family Senior Outreach Network (Metropolitan Comm. Church, 474 Ridge Street NW) Volunteer in pairs or groups to visit isolated, low-income seniors in their homes. Meet up at 10:00 AM &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/07/around-town-december-8-9/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Day of Giving</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/20/day-of-giving-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving week! If you&#8217;re looking to support or volunteer with a nearby nonprofit, we have the list for you. Check out what&#8217;s needed and what you can do at some of Catalogue&#8217;s human service organization (And we&#8217;ll be back &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/20/day-of-giving-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: November 9-11</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/09/around-town-november-9-11/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many great, nonprofit places to go this weekend! Check it out &#8230; FotoDC (Central Hub: 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) The annual FotoWeek Festival begins this Friday and continues through the 18th; expect to see the very best in art, photography, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/09/around-town-november-9-11/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: October 26-28</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are your plans for the weekend? We have some great ideas at Catalogue nonprofits &#8230; Anacostia Watershed Society (38th Street, Hyattsville, MD) &#8211; Event Full Build and install bird houses at the native meadow along the Northwest Branch of &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/26/around-town-october-26-28/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: October 5-8</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s coming up at your local nonprofts? Check out Catalogue Happenings and find out! Downtown Cluster&#8217;s Geriatric Day Care Center (Washington Navy Yard, 1411 Parsons Avenue SE) Best of luck for the 36th Anniversary Benefit Gala, &#8220;,&#8221; on Friday at &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/05/around-town-october-5-8/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteering in America</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/04/volunteering-in-america/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator Over the past few weeks, Sherika Brooks and I have ventured &#8220;into the field&#8221; with a handful of Catalogue nonprofits &#8211;sorting books, promoting clean water, and serving meals. We are not alone in engaging &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/04/volunteering-in-america/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>From the Field: Clean Water Rally</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/20/from-the-field-clean-water-rally/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator Swim, Drink, Fish &#8212; Clean Water! This was the rallying cry at the Rally for Clean Water, held last Saturday, September 15, at the Georgetown Waterfront. The Rally celebrated the 40th anniversary of the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/20/from-the-field-clean-water-rally/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: September 15-16</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/14/around-town-september-15-16/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:01:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to almost-fall, Greater Washington! And here is what&#8217;s coming up at your local nonprofits this weekend &#8230; Accokeek Foundation (National Colonial Farm, 3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD) On Saturday at noon, join in the monthly kitchen table conversation &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/14/around-town-september-15-16/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>From the Field: Beautification Day 2012</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/30/from-the-field-beautification-day-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator As yesterday&#8217;s blog post reported, this week marks the beginning of a new school year for Washington, DC students. The first day of school is a moment that stands out in most children&#8217;s and &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/30/from-the-field-beautification-day-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>From the Field: Thrive DC</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/31/from-the-field-thrive-dc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator &#38; Sherika Brooks, Executive Assistant This Saturday, the Catalogue team in DC (Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator, and Sherika Brooks, Executive Assistant) spent the afternoon volunteering at Day of Nurture, an event organized by &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/31/from-the-field-thrive-dc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: July 21-22</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/20/around-town-july-21-22/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 04:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a great weekend, Greater Washington! Plus we have plenty of places to spend it, such as &#8230; Accokeek Foundation (3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD) Green Thumbs volunteers look into the history of heirloom vegetables and the practices behind &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/20/around-town-july-21-22/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: July 7-12</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/06/around-town-july-7-12/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out the range of events coming up this weekend (and week) at &#8230; Dance Place (3500 12th Street NE) A 12-week public art celebration offering free cultural events and promoting creative expression, Artland Temporium events include exhibits, dance, concerts, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/06/around-town-july-7-12/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteer Engagement Report</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/05/volunteer-engagement-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator This spring, the and Volunteer Frontier published the Volunteer Engagement Stars Report, which examined the ways in which nine nonprofits make the most of their volunteer resources. The Catalogue for Philanthropy provided the primary &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/05/volunteer-engagement-report/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: June 23-24</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/22/around-town-june-23-24-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please stay cool this weekend, Washingtonians! Here are some nonprofit destinations: (And here is some more info on DMV cooling centers from WJLA.) Calvary Women&#8217;s Services (at Anacostia Waterfront Park, 1900 Anacostia Drive SE) Meet at 9:00 AM on Saturday &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/22/around-town-june-23-24-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: June 15-17</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/15/around-town-june-15-17/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deciding where to spend your weekend? How about with a Catalogue nonprofit, such as &#8230; Dance Place (3500 12th Street NE) A 12-week public art celebration offering free cultural events and promoting creative expression, Artland Temporium events include exhibits, dance, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/15/around-town-june-15-17/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: June 1-3</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/01/around-town-june-1-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Greetings, Greater Washington! We&#8217;ve got an awesome array of events this weekend: MUSIC &#8230; The DC Jazz Festival starts now! Head to 6th &#38; I Synagogue, The Hamilton, Howard Theatre, The Phillips Collection, The Kennedy Center, and Bohemian Caverns for &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/01/around-town-june-1-3/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: May 19-20</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/18/around-town-may-19-20/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey, Greater Washington! Enjoy the weekend &#8212; and consider spending it with a Catalogue nonprofit: Hands on DC: 18th Annual Work-a-thon Join thousands of other volunteers from all around the city on Saturday to improve the physical learning environments in &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/18/around-town-may-19-20/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: April 20-22</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/20/around-town-april-20-22/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And here are some great DC-area destinations for the weekend &#8230; Happy Hour Fundraiser with Art Enables (at Lace, 2214 Rhode Island Ave NE) On Friday at 4:00 PM, join Art Enables for cocktail and food specials at Lace &#8212; &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/20/around-town-april-20-22/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/11/in-the-news-71/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In DC schools, 59 percent of students get diploma on time (Washington Post): &#8220;Less than 60 percent of DC high school students graduated on time in 2011, according to a new and more rigorous calculation of completion rates announced Thursday.&#8221; &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/11/in-the-news-71/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Necessary Service</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/04/necessary-service/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From &#8220;Spring break for seniors: community service&#8221; in the Washington Post: Maryland&#8217;s mandate for 75 hours of &#8220;student service learning&#8221; dates to 1992, a year after the District adopted a 100-hour community service requirement. Across the country, 35 states have &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/04/necessary-service/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: March 24-25</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/23/around-town-march-24-25/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An awesome range of events coming up this weekend &#8230; Reading: A Family Affair with Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church) A free, five-hour event, this family literacy day brings books alive &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/23/around-town-march-24-25/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: February 3-5</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/02/03/around-town-february-3-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to February, Greater Washington! Here are some great destinations for the weekend &#8230; Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs (N 16th Street and Sycamore Street off Roosevelt Street, Falls Church) Join a 3-month training program to prepare for the Parkway Classic &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/02/03/around-town-february-3-5/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: January 20-22</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/01/20/around-town-january-20-22/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wishing you a good weekend, Greater Washington! We&#8217;ve got some great events coming up &#8230; The Snowy Day at Adventure Theatre (Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo) Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first American picture book to &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/01/20/around-town-january-20-22/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>In The News &#8230; (cont.)</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/01/19/in-the-news-cont/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tackling Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease (WAMU: The Diane Rehm Show): &#8220;We all understand that Alzheimer&#8217;s disease is a major challenge for the country and for patients and their families, and, until now, we have not had a unified national effort to address &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/01/19/in-the-news-cont/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: January 13-16</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/01/13/around-town-january-13-16/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a good Friday, Greater Washington! We have some great events, particularly volunteer opportunities, coming up for this Martin Luther King Day weekend. Weekend Events Head to Capitol Hill Arts Workshop on Friday at 7:00 PM for a free tango &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/01/13/around-town-january-13-16/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: January 7-8</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/01/06/around-town-january-7-8/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first &#8220;Around Town&#8221; of 2012! Looking forward to many more &#8230; Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (4103 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA) Fairfax CASA will be welcoming new volunteers begins this month! For those already &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/01/06/around-town-january-7-8/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: December 2-4</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/12/02/around-town-december-2-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First events blog of December! Plenty of ways to meet our non-profits coming up &#8230; Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (545 7th Street SE) Free Tango Practica! Tango dancers of all levels have an opportunity to practice, collaborate, and learn in &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/12/02/around-town-december-2-4/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Day of Giving</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/11/22/day-of-giving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving, Greater Washington! If you&#8217;re looking to support or volunteer with an organization in your neighborhood on this coming holiday weekend, we have the list for you. Check out what&#8217;s needed and what you can do at some of &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/11/22/day-of-giving/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: November 19-20</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/11/18/around-town-november-19-20/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a good weekend, Greater Washington! We have a bundle of events coming right up &#8230; Help the Homeless Walkathon (National Mall between 9th and 12th Street) On Saturday morning, join in the nation&#8217;s largest walk and benefit a Catalogue &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/11/18/around-town-november-19-20/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Feature of the Month: E-Links</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/11/14/feature-of-the-month-e-links/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to mid-November! Just one week ago today, we introduced you to our new class of Catalogue nonprofits. So now, we&#8217;d like to show how you can learn even more about them online. First, head to the &#8220;Our Nonprofits&#8221; section &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/11/14/feature-of-the-month-e-links/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: October 29-30</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/10/28/around-town-october-29-30/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy (almost) Halloween, Greater Washington! Before trick-or-treating on Monday, consider spending a weekend day with one of our non-profits. We have great events coming up at &#8230; Earth Sangha (at Rocky Run Stream Valley Park, Awbrey Patent Drive, Centreville, VA) &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/10/28/around-town-october-29-30/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: September 24-25</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/23/around-town-september-24-25/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So &#8230; what would you like to do in this final weekend of September? Support A Non-Profit: Enjoy a Taste of Arts, complete with festive music and dancing, to benefit the Alzheimer&#8217;s Family Day Center tonight (Friday) at 6:00 at &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/23/around-town-september-24-25/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>International Volunteering (part 2)</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/22/international-volunteering-fundraising/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jade Floyd This is the second post in a two-part series by Jade Floyd. Ms. Floyd works in international public affairs in DC and serves on the Board of the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative. Follow her on &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/22/international-volunteering-fundraising/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Feature of the Month: Create an Account</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/19/feature-of-the-month-create-an-account/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hope that you enjoyed the fall weather this weekend! This month, let&#8217;s check out another cool feature of the online Catalogue: creating your own Catalogue account. We&#8217;ve kept it nice and simple: you can sign up in one quick step &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/19/feature-of-the-month-create-an-account/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: September 17-18</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/15/around-town-september-17-18/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Busy, busy weekend at Catalogue nonprofits. So &#8230; what interests you? Volunteering! All day Saturday, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia will be training teaching volunteers for the ESOL Learning Centers or Family Learning Program; email volunteers@lcnv.org to sign up. &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/15/around-town-september-17-18/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: September 10-11</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/09/around-town-september-10-11/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DC Youth Orchestra (at Eastern Senior High School, 1700 East Capitol Street NE) A full day of rehearsals, masterclasses, and sectionals for advanced students on Saturday at 8:30 AM. You can sign up right here. Musicians will perform a free &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/09/around-town-september-10-11/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>International Volunteering (part 1)</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/01/international-volunteering-a-story-and-guide-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jade Floyd This is the first post in a two-part series by Jade Floyd. Ms. Floyd works in international public affairs in Washington, DC and serves on the Board of Catalogue non-profit DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative, a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/09/01/international-volunteering-a-story-and-guide-part-1/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Never Close</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Times and The Nonprofit Quarterly are relaying an uplifting tale from the West Coast: NPQ: New book shelves and a technology center of the San Jose, CA, Seven Trees library are ready for business. But the city &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/07/12/never-close/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: July 9-11</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coming soon, to a DC-area non-profit near you! Saturday, July 9 Noon to 1:30 PM &#8212; Escape the heat at a Kids on Ice Saturday Open Practice Session with Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena! No previous skating experiences necessary. &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/07/08/around-town-july-9-11/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Amazing (Theatrical) Race</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/06/22/the-amazing-theatrical-race/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking to combine volunteering, fundraising, and community outreach in one event? Draw some inspiration from The Theatre Lab&#8217;s newest venture! By Jeff Scott, Marketing &#38; Events Manager at The Theatre Lab: On Saturday, June 18, The Theatre Lab School of &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/06/22/the-amazing-theatrical-race/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: June 4-5</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/06/03/around-town-june-4-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first weekend of June! Where would you like to spend it? &#8230; at the theatre? Encore Stage &#38; Studio&#8217;s final production of the season, Jack and the Magic Beans, begins this weekend and you can expect another &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/06/03/around-town-june-4-5/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Joplin, Missouri</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/05/24/joplin-missouri/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 04:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CNN reported this afternoon that the &#8220;toll in the tornado that ripped through Joplin soared to 116 on Monday &#8230; tying it for the single deadliest twister to ever hit American soil since the National Weather Service began keeping records.&#8221; &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/05/24/joplin-missouri/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteer Because &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/05/10/volunteer-because/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 04:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jane Hess Collins: Volunteering catapults my butt out of the house. Otherwise, as I discovered in the last 18 months since retiring from the United States Air Force, I&#8217;ll just sit in the fourth-floor loft of our townhouse, tapping &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/05/10/volunteer-because/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: April 15-17</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/04/15/around-town-april-15-17/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to a pleasant spring weekend, Washington! Why not spend it with one (or more) of our non-profits? Such as &#8230; The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts (733 8th Street NW) Rags, the dynamic Broadway musical by Stephen &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/04/15/around-town-april-15-17/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: April 1-3</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/04/01/around-town-april-1-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hmm, not too much going on this weekend. Everything seems pretty quiet and chill &#8230; April Fools! I kid, I kid. We have a bundle of performances at our arts non-profits this weekend, plus a couple cool events early in &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/04/01/around-town-april-1-3/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: March 25-27</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/03/25/around-town-march-25-27/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey there, Greater Washington! For this final weekend of March, are you looking &#8230; &#8230; For Community? On Friday at 7:00 AM, The Reading Connection will host their annual Wine &#38; Words: meet Jeff Kinney (author of Diary of a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/03/25/around-town-march-25-27/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: March 19-20</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/03/18/around-town-march-19-20/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Friday, Greater Washington! I was not too pleased about &#8220;springing ahead&#8221; last weekend. But on the other hand, I am liking the extended daylight. So why not celebrate the prolonged light with one (or more) of our non-profits this &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/03/18/around-town-march-19-20/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Around Town: March 12-13</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/03/11/around-town-march-12-13/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whew. That was quite a bit of rain. We&#8217;re supposed to see some sun this weekend, but we have indoor and outdoor events coming right up &#8230; Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/03/11/around-town-march-12-13/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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