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Ways to support Maui and Lāhainā residents affected by wildfires.
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Together, we can do our part to reduce our environmental impact and live more sustainably. Whether you’re in Chicago or in far corners of the globe— we hope you’ll be a part of this collective work.
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April is Earth Month! At the Obama Foundation, we are guided by the belief that ordinary people working together can create positive change.
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A 7.8-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks hit Türkiye and Syria beginning on Monday, February 6, 2023.
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The impact of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has been devastating. And while the situation continues to escalate, so does the need for help—from emergency relief on the ground, to support for those fleeing to neighboring countries.
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There is so much healing needed across the Midwestern and Southern states hit by unprecedented tornadoes. We hope you'll consider helping.
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Right now, millions of people in Louisiana, Mississippi, and other areas feeling the effects of Hurricane Ida need your help. We hope you'll consider pitching in.
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Through our work with the Girls Opportunity Alliance, we are committed to supporting girls to have access to the education they need. We hope you'll take action to support them however you can.
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We put together a list of organizations in Haiti doing their part to care for their communities and support recovery efforts. We hope you’ll take action today:
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Learn about organizations in the Girls Opportunity Alliance community that are helping girls in India to keep learning safely during the pandemic.
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These resources will hopefully help you channel the frustration, anger, and fear you rightfully might be feeling into action.
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Volunteer in an underserved community today
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Do your part to help those affected by wildfires raging through communities in California, Oregon, and Washington.
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In a candid conversation with Obama Foundation Scholars and Fellows earlier this summer, Mrs. Obama encouraged us all to address racial injustice in our own communities by having hard conversations at our own kitchen tables, in our workplaces, and in our s
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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a grave toll on us all. Take care of yourself; take care of your loved ones. And if you can, step up and lead so your communities come out of this stronger.
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Since last Fall, devastating bushfires have ravaged New South Wales and other parts of Australia. In the wake of destruction, however, every day people have stepped up to do their part to support those impacted by the fires. That includes one of our very o
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"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" President Obama reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the power of serving others on what would have been his 90th birthday.
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President Obama stopped by the Greater Chicago Food Depository with Foundation Chief Engagement Officer Mike Strautmanis to pack food for families in need across the Chicago area.
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With sudden fury, Hurricane Michael made landfall on Wednesday in the Florida Panhandle. One of the most intense hurricanes ever to hit the United States, Michael continued to devastate communities
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As we count down to the new year, President Obama reflects on 2017 and his belief that each of us can make a difference.
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This Giving Tuesday, David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation, sent the message below to the Foundation email list
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All weekend, people in Houston, across the Gulf Coast, and around the country have been pitching in to aid those affected by the devastating flooding in southeastern Texas.
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In honor of President Obama's birthday today, Mrs. Obama has a special message to share
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