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Effective April 25, 2019, the Biden Foundation suspended operations. Read more.

04.25.2019 | News Releases

Biden Foundation to suspend operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2019 Media Contact: Melanie Fonder Kaye press@archive.bidenfoundation.org (202) 559-1801 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Biden Foundation […]

02.04.2019 | Blog

Perspective: Jussie Smollett and the dangers of being black and queer

By Thomas Hudson, Policy Associate for LGBTQ Equality Note: Since this commentary was posted, Jussie Smollett has been charged with […]

01.22.2019 | News Releases

Biden Foundation releases “As You Are” educational acceptance video, additional resources

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 22, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Melanie Fonder Kaye press@archive.bidenfoundation.org (202) 559-1801   Biden Foundation releases “As […]

12.29.2018 | Uncategorized

Notes from the field: For social responsibility

By James Condon, Recruiting Director, YMCA of Central Florida     Many of us know social responsibility is one of […]

12.24.2018 | Press

For LGBTQ Foster Youth, the Holidays Might Make Feelings of Isolation Worse

“After I aged out of foster care, while my peers would talk about how excited they were to be traveling home, I spent the holidays in my dorm room.”

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12.04.2018 | Press

D.C.-area military families honored at special holiday celebration

“Former Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden, a proud military mom herself, took time to recognize the sacrifice military families make on behalf of their country.

“‘I want to say thank you to all the moms and dads and military families here,’ Biden said. ‘Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for being so brave.'”

12.04.2018 | News Releases

The Biden Foundation launches “As You Are” story map

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 4, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Melanie Fonder Kaye press@archive.bidenfoundation.org (202) 559-1801   The Biden Foundation launches “As […]

10.30.2018 | Press

Here’s How Dr. Jill Biden Continues Her Support for Military Spouses

While organizations such as MOAA have been critical to the recent successes in boosting employment and education opportunities for military spouses, Dr. Jill Biden reminded MOAA members in a recent video message that more work needs done.

“Military spouses are too valuable to be left on the sidelines,” said Biden in the video, adding that the Biden Foundation – a nonprofit created last year – is a founding sponsor of the Hiring 100K initiative, a program launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program in collaboration with Starbucks that’s designed to find jobs for 100,000 military spouses…

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10.25.2018 | Blog

Empowering youth to create futures without gender-based violence

By Kendall LaVine, Biden Fellow for Violence Against Women Initiatives This spring, the Biden Foundation launched the Youth LEADS (Leverage, […]

10.15.2018 | Blog

Notes from the road: Commemorating World Mental Health Day in London

By Mala Adiga and Rory Brosius Last week, we had the privilege to visit London and participate in the Global […]

10.05.2018 | News Releases

Nobel Peace Prize: Joint statement by Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden

The Nobel committee could not have recognized two braver, worthier, or more dedicated individuals with their choice to award Dr. […]

10.05.2018 | Blog

Notes from the road: Let me tell you about my hometown…

By Rory Brosius, Advisor for Military Families If you’ve ever met me, you’ve likely heard me sing the praises of […]

09.26.2018 | Blog

Notes from the field: Inclusivity at the Y

By Liz T., Camp Counselor at YMCA Camp Tockwogh (YMCA of Delaware) Note: This is part off a blog series […]

09.24.2018 | Press

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Jill Biden honor sacrifices of Gold Star Mothers, Families Sunday

“Like a secret handshake, I can spot them,” Biden, the wife of former Vice President Joe Biden and guest speaker at Sunday’s brunch, told the crowd that included 38 Gold Star mothers. “I know the injustice of outliving a child, the pain of a future stolen away, of mourning forever a voice you’ll never hear.”

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09.19.2018 | News Releases

Joe Biden Speaks at the Century Foundation

On Thursday, September 13, Vice President Joe Biden joined the Century Foundation for “Building a High Wage America: Lessons from […]