October is recognized as Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals designated this month to bring awareness of dogs who need a home, and to get people thinking about adopting who may not have otherwise been considering it. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that animal shelters care…

Every year the month of October is recognized as National Fire Prevention Month. The purpose of this month is to increase the awareness of home fire prevention. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.4 million fires in 2020. Along with this, the property damage that resulted from…

Every year the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to increase the awareness of breast cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In addition to this, breast cancer is the most common form of…

The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Research Center on Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are affected by domestic violence. Unfortunately, this means that this is a common problem for many people. Additionally, it is estimated that annually 20 million people…

The month of September is recognized as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, ovarian cancer is rare since only 1.3% of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Yet, it is the number one cause of cancer-related death among women. Additionally, in 2021 it is estimated that 21,410 women will be…