Since the first known line-of-duty death in 1786, more than 22,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is a principal… The post Light a Virtual Candle for the Brave Men and Women of Law Enforcement appeared first on America's Charities.

Established by America’s Charities’ member, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in 1973, Preservation Month has become a month long event celebrated in May each year by local preservation groups, State historical societies, and business and civic organizations across the country. Thousands of people participate in this event annually by holding events that promote the… The post This Place Matters: How to Celebrate Preservation Month This May appeared first on America's Charities.

Older Americans Month, which was originally called “Senior Citizens Month” and takes place in May each year, was designated in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy and the National Council of Senior Citizens as a time to pay tribute to the contributions of past and current older persons to our country. At that time, only 17… The post This Older Americans Month, Help Fight Senior Hunger appeared first on America's Charities.

Whether they are just being cute, goofy, and playful, or are providing assistance to people with disabilities, disorders, or impairments, pets contribute so much love and many benefits to people’s lives. May is National #PetMonth, a time to celebrate our furry friends, and America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are… The post May is National Pet Month appeared first on America's Charities.

  Initiated by the United States Congress in 1999, National Military Appreciation Month is held each May as a time to thank service members and their families for all their hard work and bravery, and honor those who have died in the pursuit of freedom. This #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, America’s Charities is honoring our troops and veterans, and celebrating… The post National Military Appreciation Month appeared first on America's Charities.

Click here to find more ways to honor fallen firefighters during the national memorial weekend. Every May, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will… The post Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend appeared first on America's Charities.

40% of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get to work. Established in 1956 by The League of American Bicyclists, Bike-to-Work Day – which is held on the third Friday each May (May 17th in 2024) – was started to promote bicycling as an… The post Bike to Work This Month! appeared first on America's Charities.

Mental health is essential to your overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. People struggling with mental health may be in your family, live next door, teach your children, work with you, sit in the same church pew, or perhaps you yourself are the one struggling with mental health. While there… The post May is Mental Health Month: Raise Awareness, Erase the Stigma, and Get Support! appeared first on America's Charities.

Taking place on May 1st each year, Law Day is a national day established by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1958 to mark the nation’s commitment to the rule of law. Law Day provides an opportunity to understand how law and the legal process protect our liberty, strive to achieve justice, and contribute to the freedoms that… The post Law Day 2024: Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration appeared first on America's Charities.

The Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, said that new sanctions could be announced within days and would likely focus on limiting Iran’s oil exports.