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OCTOBER 31, 2016
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HEELING HOUSE

Since the 1980's, an increasing number of studies have focused on the potentially beneficial relationship between humans and animals. Pets can help lower blood pressure and heart rate, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and can produce oxytocin, according to a study from the National Center for Biotechnology Information. 

At Heeling House, this week's DDG featured org, children with special needs interact with highly trained therapy dogs. The animals can help the kids learn a range of abilities from fine motor skills to socialization to executive function. For instance, the Animal Assisted Applied Behavior Analysis Program employs dogs as models of good behavior and examples of socially appropriate interaction or sensory processing. Heeling House also offers programs focused on reading, STEM skills, and an ABA-based small group training for children on the autism spectrum. To learn more about this week's DDG featured org (and see pictures of pretty dogs), click here

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THESE BEAUTIFUL HUMANS
Each year, our friends at RFK Human Rights award the aptly named RFK Human Rights Award to a couple of choice people who exemplify the work and goals of Robert F. Kennedy. This year's recipients are Andrea James and Glenn E. Martin, both former inmates and advocates for criminal justice reform. Ms. James's work focuses largely on incarcerated women and their families, while Mr. Martin is dedicated to reducing the prison population. The RFK Human Rights Awards will be presented November 17. Tickets are available now.
IN THE NEWS
Learn about the surprising charity that nabbed the number one spot in this year's Chronicle of Philanthropy rankings. (NPR)

Want to volunteer during the day, but can't leave the office? Here are a few ways to do good on site. Bonus: Get your colleagues involved! (Huffington Post)

Doing good while doing well: It's okay to be philanthropic and make lots of money at the same time. Doing good is about giving, not guilt. (Fox News)
 
Send stories of kindness, charity and good-doing to h.simmons@dailydogood.co
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” 
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
 
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