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2012 30-Hour Famine, February 24-25
02/09/2012
2012 30-Hour Famine survey results from Harris Interactive (PDF)
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Nearly half of teens strongly wish they could do more to help those in need
More than half say they have become more aware of the needs of others thanks to their social media usage
The #1 food teens would miss the most if food suddenly became unavailable is pizza
07/14/2011
Teens visit members of Congress to voice concerns on youth violence and education
06/07/2012
New Study:
Lack of adult supervision believed to be main cause of gang violence
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