Representatives McCollum and Thompson Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution for National Nonprofit Day
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) have jointly reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to officially designate August 17 as National Nonprofit Day. This initiative aims to acknowledge the significant contributions of the 1.3 million nonprofit organizations and their 12 million employees across the United States. These organizations provide essential services at local, national, and international levels, ranging from food shelves and after-school programs to elder care. Congresswoman McCollum emphasized that nonprofits are fundamental to communities and the economy, employing over 12 million Americans, including 370,000 Minnesotans. The resolution seeks to honor these individuals and ensure the sector receives the necessary support to continue its vital work. In addition to this resolution, Congresswoman McCollum has historically collaborated with nonprofit organizations to bolster the sector and its engagement with the federal government through the Nonprofit SEAT ...