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ICYMI: “How Can Police Rebuild Trust?”

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Listen in on this flash chat segment from Thursday, June 11, when Former DC and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey answered my question about trust during the webinar, “Justice and Peace: A Dialogue on Anti Racism and the Future of Policing in America.”.

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Beer Group Helping to Brew Up a History Lesson

Associations Now

Last week, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History announced at the Brewers Association’s (BA) Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America in Philadelphia that the two organizations have launched a three-year initiative to preserve the history of brewing. America is a beer destination. It’s time for a toast.

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Pope Francis: Catholic Student Associations Capitalize on Papal Visit

Associations Now

Groups at several universities are sending students to the three cities where events are taking place (New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC), and organizations and parishes near the events—including PCSA and other University of Pennsylvania religious groups— are opening their doors to those who hope to see Francis in person. “We

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Meals on Wheels Hits the Brakes Amid Sequestration

Associations Now

A recent survey by the Meals on Wheels Association of America found that senior nutrition programs across the country are reducing the number of meals they’re delivering due to federal budgets cuts. Sequestration is affecting everything from air travel to scientific research. And now comes the news that senior nutrition is taking a hit.

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Why Strategic Training Matters for Capacity Building

Leading Learning

Over his 30-year career, Hugg has held positions at the Boy Scouts of America, Lebanon Valley College, the University of Cincinnati, Ursinus College, and the University of the Arts. He has a BS from Juniata College and an MA in Philanthropy and Development from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

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Association Warns of Rising Crime in Big Cities

Associations Now

The Major Cities Chiefs Association, an organization for police professionals in some of North America’s largest metropolitan areas, has found that many cities have seen a rise in crime thus far this year—something highlighted by a violent weekend in the Chicago area. And I don’t know why for sure.”

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Fighting Homelessness: Libraries on the Front Lines

Associations Now

America has more than half a million homeless people , and many of those individuals struggle to find places to go during the day. Dedicated social workers: Libraries in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, have hired social workers to help the homeless, especially those who are mentally ill.

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