Consumer Reports

USAID Impact, a blog from the U.S. Agency for International Development, describes successes, failures, and mid-course corrections that are part of efforts to address food security, health issues, and other problems facing those in Haiti, Afghanistan, Darfur, and other regions.

Find access to national, state, and local recovery and rehabilitation services for ill and injured Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

Learn more about identifying, preventing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. If you suspect that a child is being mistreated, take appropriate action.

Population data is used to help allocate federal funding for hospitals, schools, job training centers, bridges, and other important community projects. Help with the count by filling out and mailing your Census form as soon as possible.

Visit OrganDonor.gov to learn about donating organs, tissue, marrow, blood, and other life-saving matter. If you would like to become a donor, fill out an organ and tissue donation card, register with your State Donor Registry, and convey your wishes to your family.

Beginning bird watchers and experts alike can count birds in their backyards, parks, and other areas for the Great Backyard Bird Count, which begins Friday, Feb. 12. For more information on the federally cosponsored event, visit the FAQ at USA.gov.

June is National Rivers Month, to promote awareness and preservation of the country’s rivers. Rivers provide drinking water, recreational opportunities, wildlife habitats, and other benefits. Visit USA.gov to learn about river conservation and water quality.