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Published: November 20, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger When disaster strikes, the first thing people need isn’t just supplies—it’s hope. Few people understand that better than Larry Agee, co-founder and Executive Director of Disaster Aid USA (DAUSA). A veteran with more than 80 disaster missions under his belt, Larry has spent the last 15 years leading relief efforts across the U.S. and abroad. From Service to Survivors Larry’s path to disaster relief began after serving in th

Published: November 20, 2025 · By Grant Public funding has long served as the backbone for essential social services. But as many nonprofits know firsthand, budget cuts at the federal, state, and local levels can leave entire communities without reliable support systems. When those gaps emerge, the responsibility often falls on nonprofits to step in, stretch limited resources, and find innovative ways to keep their missions alive. In recent years, a growing solution has been

Published: November 20, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger At Vee.com, we believe some of the most powerful movements are born from lived experience and fueled by compassion. This month, we were deeply honored to serve as a sponsor at BRCAStrong’s “A Decade of Strength Gala”, a milestone event that celebrated ten years of courage, community, and unwavering support for those impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. A Mission Rooted in Care and Advocacy BRCAStrong was founded wit

Published: November 20, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger When you speak with Ariel Jacob Luna, one thing becomes immediately clear: his devotion to veterans extends far beyond a job description. A U.S. Army veteran himself (2000–2006), Ariel leads NJ SOS Vets, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans across New Jersey with emergency assistance, community networking, and life-changing resources. We sat down with Ariel to talk about his mission, the realities of running

When Jon Reider was just three years old, his mother passed away. Her name was never spoken, and memories of her were kept hidden. As Jon grew up, he was left to make sense of his grief on his own — a silence that shaped his life. Years later, he turned that pain into purpose. He founded Myra’s Kids Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that no child has to grieve alone. What started as a personal promise became a life-changing mission — one that gives children and fa

Published: November 20, 2025 · By May Piamenta Make this your easiest and most impactful Giving Tuesday yet. Giving Tuesday is one of the biggest days of the year for nonprofits. It’s exciting, inspiring… and let’s be honest, a little overwhelming. You’re juggling fundraising, social media, donor outreach, year-end reporting, prohttps://www.vee.com/post/the-golden-window-how-nonprofits-can-increase-social-media-engagement-and-reachgramming, and everything else that keeps your