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Your Students Receiving Packages

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Thank You to the Scoop's Fundraiser!

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You raised over 50% of our goal!

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COVID-19 Handwashing Package for UDS Families

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Now Donate with Apple Pay and Google Pay

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UDS Graduation Set For April 2020

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Your 2019 Accomplishments by the Numbers

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Looking Back at the 2010s

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Announcing our 2020 Leadership Team

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Co-Founder's Giving Story - #GivingTuesday

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You Give Many Reasons to Be Grateful!

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You did it! You Raised $1,300 for Give to the Max Day

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Liberian Business Association Scholarship Drive

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Plumbing Students Applying Their Skills

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Your investment in Liberian Youth is paying off

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Bethlehem Commencement Ceremony

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