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When compared to 12 other industrialized nations, Americans shelled out the most cash on health care services, but they fared worst in terms of life expectancy, according to the Commonwealth Fund findings.

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JPMorgan Renews Veterans Partnership with $13.8M Commitment

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03/01/2016

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families will receive $13.8 million from JPMorgan Chase to continue its mission of advancing the post-service lives of transitioning service members, veterans and their families.

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Several NY Donor Families Among Millionaires Asking for Tax Raise on the Wealthy

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03/23/2016

More than 40 millionaires - many associated with large NYC philanthropies - asked New York state to raise taxes on the wealthy, under what they called a “1% plan for tax fairness."

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John A. Hartford Foundation’s Rachael Watman Named VP of Programs at Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation

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05/03/2016

... to enhance and expand nursing-driven models of care that benefit vulnerable populations, and the Hillman Scholars ...

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Wallace Selects Seven Universities to Participate in $47M Initiative

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10/13/2016

... effective principals; these insights will be shared to benefit the broader field.... Wallace Selects Seven ...

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With Support From Simons Foundation, Rett Syndrome Study Finds Mechanisms Underlying Its Visual Deficits

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11/02/2016

Understanding the physiological alterations in intact brain circuits in neurodevelopmental disorders is a fundamental challenge for neuroscience.

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Rockefeller Foundation Gives $150K to Leading Disaster Relief Organization

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11/23/2016

All Hands Volunteers, the leading disaster relief organization powered by volunteers, has been awarded a grant of $150,000 by the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation to establish a Global Rapid Response Fund.

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January 11 Is Deadline to Submit a Letter of Inquiry for William T. Grant Foundation Research Grants

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12/14/2016

... to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit youth. The application process for all research ...

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Westchester Community Foundation Supports Westchester Green Business Program in New York State

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12/19/2016

Westchester Green Business was awarded funding through The Cleaner, Greener Communities initiative (CGC), a statewide program, to incorporate sustainability goals and principles into local decision-making, and leading to a reduction of greenhouse...

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Commonwealth Fund Study Finds Uninsured Rates Have Dropped in All States

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12/21/2016

... access to dental care for adults, which is not a required benefit under the ACA. These findings illustrate the impact ...

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Michael Bloomberg Gives $75 Million to Shed Arts Center

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05/24/2017

... always believed the arts have a unique ability to benefit cities by attracting creative individuals of every ...

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New Study Shows Organic Farming Traps Carbon in Soil to Combat Climate Change

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09/12/2017

When it comes to mitigating the worst impacts of climate change, keeping excess carbon out of the atmosphere is the prime target for improving the health of our planet. One of the best ways to do that is thought to be locking more of that carbon...