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Does Our Nonprofit Have to Register for Charitable Solicitations?
Your nonprofit organization has received donations. Fantastic news! But… do you need to concern yourself with the state’s fundraising registration process? You see words like charitable solicitation, but what does that mean? What actions give rise to a nonprofit needing to register with their state’s (or other state’s) Division of Charities? People often wonder if they raised enough money for their nonprofit. But, if they raised it in a particular way, does that show a need to register?
The Independence Fund to Reunite Nearly 100 Marines and Corpsmen in Lake Havasu for Operation Resilience
Lake Havasu City, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independence Fund is reuniting nearly 100 Marines who served with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment for an urgent Operation Resilience retreat in Lake Havasu from August 13–16. This four-day suicide-prevention retreat will restore life-saving connections within a unit that survived devastating combat only to continue losing over a dozen more after returning home.
The Independence Fund to Reunite Nearly 100 Marines and Corpsmen in Lake Havasu for Operation Resilience
Urgent four-day suicide-prevention retreat answers the unit’s call for help after more than a dozen post-combat losses Lake Havasu City, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independence Fund is reuniting nearly 100 Marines who served with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment for an urgent Operation Resilience retreat in Lake Havasu from August 13–16.
Kappa Alpha Order at High Point University Expands Support for Wounded Heroes and Their Families
Charlotte, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After years of supporting wounded Veterans through The Independence Fundâs Mobility Program, the Kappa Alpha Order chapter at High Point University is expanding its impact to include Veteran families this week. The chapter has long supported The Independence Fundâs work to restore independence and outdoor access for catastrophically wounded Veterans through all-terrain trackchairs.
Kappa Alpha Order at High Point University Expands Support for Wounded Heroes and Their Families Original
Charlotte, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After years of supporting wounded Veterans through The Independence Fund’s Mobility Program, the Kappa Alpha Order chapter at High Point University is expanding its impact to include Veteran families this week. The chapter has long supported The Independence Fund’s work to restore independence and outdoor access for catastrophically wounded Veterans through all-terrain trackchairs.
Kappa Alpha Order at High Point University Expands Support for Wounded Heroes and Their Families
Kappa Alpha Order at High Point University Expands Support for Wounded Heroes and Their Families June 08 2026 - 7:00AM After years of supporting wounded Veterans through The Independence Fund’s Mobility Program, the Kappa Alpha Order chapter at High Point University is expanding its impact to include Veteran families this week.
Country Star Chandler Walters to Present All-terrain Original
Nashville, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRAMMY®-nominated country artist , in partnership with and will honor a wounded U.S. Army Veteran with a life-changing all-terrain trackchair during on Thursday, December 11. This festive evening of music and community support, benefiting the and The Independence Fund, will feature a special on-stage trackchair presentation by The Independence Fund for Staff Sergeant Adam Peacock.
The Independence Fund Commemorates National Purple Heart Day at White House Celebration
Washington DC, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independence Fund proudly participated in a special National Purple Heart Day Celebration at the White House today, Thursday, August 7, 2025. The event, held in the East Wing, honored the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and service of America’s combat-wounded Veterans who have received the Purple Heart designation.
The Independence Fund Commemorates National Purple Heart Day at White House Celebration
Washington DC, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independence Fund proudly participated in a special National Purple Heart Day Celebration at the White House today, Thursday, August 7, 2025. The event, held in the East Wing, honored the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and service of America’s combat-wounded Veterans who have received the Purple Heart designation.
The Independence Fund Commemorates National Purple Heart Day at White House Celebration
Washington DC, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independence Fund proudly participated in a special National Purple Heart Day Celebration at the White House today, Thursday, August 7, 2025. The event, held in the East Wing, honored the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and service of America’s combat-wounded Veterans who have received the Purple Heart designation.
U.S. and FSM Convene Joint Committee Meeting in Kosrae [Image 1 of 3]
7 KOSRAE, Federated States of Micronesia (Aug. 14, 2023) - Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Joint Region Marianas, offers remarks during the Federated States of Micronesia and United States Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) in Kosrae, Aug. 14. The JCM is in accordance with the Compact of Free Association (COFA) Title III: Security and Defense Relations, and enables ongoing dialogue between nations, which prove to enhance security and defense responsibilities in the region.
Living in the Pacific Northwest: A Survival Guide
Have you ever wondered what living in the Pacific Northwest would be like? Do you imagine coffee shops on every block and beautiful scenery everywhere you look? Well, you’re half right. Nevertheless, there is much more to this area of the United States than meets the eye. As someone who has lived in Oregon and Washington for most of my life, I know the Pacific Northwest is not entirely like what outsiders envision it to be.
Living in the Pacific Northwest: A Survival Guide
Have you ever wondered what living in the Pacific Northwest would be like? Do you imagine coffee shops on every block and beautiful scenery everywhere you look? Well, you’re half right. Nevertheless, there is much more to this area of the United States than meets the eye. As someone who has lived in Oregon and Washington for most of my life, I know the Pacific Northwest is not entirely like what outsiders envision it to be.
Ensuring Your Safety on Campus
No matter how quiet a college town may be, chances are, students may not be as safe as they think they are. There are several things that could compromise the safety of a school campus, and while there are rules and security personnel to keep everyone safe, sometimes, more is needed. Dangerous things can still happen, even if students aren’t aware of them. BestColleges reports that back in 2019, as many as 18.7 full-time students per 10,000 reported crimes happening on campus.
Advice From a College Senior
As a freshman, I walked into my first day in college with wide eyes and a sense of wonder. It was a huge change. There were some things that even the “self-help” books didn’t prepare me for, like campus culture, making friends and time management. I can’t lie; it was a peculiar experience. As a college senior on the brink of graduation, I have accumulated many valuable lessons to share with anyone who is in need of a little inside knowledge. Do not lock yourself in your dorm room.
Sound Mind: The Age-Old Story with a Twist
[WARNING: PODCAST SPOILERS] The Harley Quinn and Joker story has been rewritten over and over again. These two beloved anti-heroes from the Batman comic series tend to stir up quite a bit of mainstream media content. More specifically, there have been numerous “spin-off” titles, including “Suicide Squad (2016),” “The Suicide Squad (2021)”, “Bird of Prey (2020),” and “Joker (2019)”. Who could have imagined that two villains in a superhero story could become so cherished?
To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year
As the end of the semester rapidly approaches for most universities and colleges, seniors are starting to gear up for what lies ahead. They’re stressing out about finals and worrying about whether or not they’ll get to walk across the graduation stage in April. But what happens after they graduate? Most college students believe they are expected to enter the world with their degree, diving straight into a career, an internship or something else.
Roommate Relationships: How To Make Them Thrive
Depending on the situation, community living can be difficult. This is especially true when someone transitions from a spacious bedroom they have all to themselves into a cramped room they must share with another person. While sharing personal space is not for the faint of heart, it also provides an opportunity for personal growth. Here are a few tips on making the college dorm roommate experience less painful.
A Guide to Surviving College As An Introvert
College on its own may already be a scary concept for new and existing students. As an introvert, it presents a more significant challenge. One has to talk to peers and administrators, give speeches in class and make small talk with others while waiting in line in the dining hall. All these things present constant nightmares for an introvert, as the mere thought of these situations may spark anxiety. As surviving introverts know, finding solutions to tackle these issues may be challenging.
To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year
As the end of the semester rapidly approaches for most universities and colleges, seniors are starting to gear up for what lies ahead. They’re stressing out about finals and worrying about whether or not they’ll get to walk across the graduation stage in April. But what happens after they graduate? Most college students believe they are expected to enter the world with their degree, diving straight into a career, an internship or something else.
The Best Things College Students can Buy From Amazon
As a college student, learning to love and rely on Amazon seems like a rite of passage as you enter the college world. Every university mail-room worker knows that when the gray truck pulls into the parking lot, there’s going to be at least a thousand or more packages to sift through before the students swarm to get them. As a college student who frequents Amazon, here are a few products that have made life easier.
Photo Of The Day: King Penguins by Katie Koenig
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Curious Crew” by Katie Koenig. Location: South Georgia. “I sat on the beach for a while and this curious crew of king penguins approached, seemingly standing in line to check me out,” says Koenig. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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