Friday Round-up: this week in the news

  • New report shows that three-quarters of “millennials” (ages 20-35) gave to a nonprofit organization last year. More interesting facts in this study: http://bit.ly/MvvlE6
  • “The last day of school last week was the last day of stability for many homeless children.”  http://bit.ly/KBkHrj
  • Some states considering more stringent laws to keep victims safe from repeat domestic violence offenders: http://nydn.us/KqogqG
  • In Calvary news, the Washington DC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 5K Walk/Run to benefit Calvary is just over a week away… Have you signed up yet? We need 20 more runners to reach our goal! Sign up here.

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