Mary E. Hurlbutt, born in 1888 in Greenwich, Connecticut, is renowned for her distinguished career as a social worker and immigrants' rights activist. Having completed her education at Columbia University's New York School of Social Work, Hurlbutt furthered her expertise...
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ISS-USA is joining the Global #GivingTuesday Movement to Celebrate Year-End Charitable Giving
What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday, taking place December 3rd, is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage giving and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Now in its 8th year, nearly every country...
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
“Building Community, Building Hope” This month, and in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, we acknowledge the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect as well as promoting family strengthening. While much progress...
We Never Outgrow the Need for a Family
ISS-USA Reflects on National Adoption Month with Thomas Waterfield November is National Adoption Month: a time to increase awareness about the need for adoptive families for thousands of children in the U.S. waiting for permanent families. This November, National Adoption...