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How the ISPMB Protects Wild Mustangs and Burros

In the 1970s, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) began rounding up wild horses and burros from public lands, which are open only to livestock grazing. The BLM assumed management control over these free-living animals even though they were not “owned” by anyone. The BLM began to sell the captured wild horses and burros, at auction, to people who would keep them in enclosed areas or “corrals” for the rest of their lives without ever giving them the freedom they had known in their natural habitat. By 1982, more than 41,000 of these free-living wild animals…

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The Best Qualities for a Social Worker to Possess

Earning your livelihood through helping others and enacting positive change in your community can be immensely rewarding on both a personal and professional level. However, this isn’t to say that everyone is cut out for a career in social work. To excel in this field, budding social workers need to possess an assortment of skills and personality traits conducive to bettering the lives of others. Anyone considering a career in social work will be well-served by the following qualities. Superb Listening Skills As a social worker, you’ll be providing help and guidance to a wide range of individuals. Each person…

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Top charities to support in 2017

While many bemoan the rich these days, many of them use their accumulated wealth to do a great deal of good in their communities. Take Larry Polhill for example – he is more than just a successful investor and executive in the financial industry. He has taken much of the gains he has made through the markets and put them to good use in a variety of charities locally, across America, and around the world. Looking to match his good deeds in 2017? The charities listed in this article could really use your help as this year continues to unfold.…

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How Student Contributions can Provide Nonprofits With a Strong Following

Students can equip nonprofits with a strong following by making contributions as part of their major. The unique mission is to augment students’ multidisciplinary programs while presenting an understanding of the role of nonprofits in today’s society. The experiences outfit students for volunteer opportunities and professional careers in nonprofit organizations across a broad array of industries and interests. Helping the Movement Students can reap the benefits of personal and professional development through giving back. With practical experience, they can gain a competitive edge in the job market by developing skills sought after in a variety of areas, including: Community service,…

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Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

Sometimes, we tend to forget what Christmas and the holiday season are all about. We tend to forget that it’s not all about opulent tables, gorgeously decorated homes and expensive presents. We tend to forget that it’s not about buying, but about giving. And by “giving”, you should not necessarily understand anything material. Sometimes, even a brief moment of happiness can be an amazing gift – and it doesn’t have to cost anything. A smile, a helpful hand, a flower – all these things can make the difference. The difference between a Christmas one would like to forget and a…

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