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Check out FIRE’s First-Ever Annual Report Infographic!

by

Bridget Glackin

September 29, 2016

Today, FIRE is proud to announce the release of our first-ever Annual Report infographic!

Providing a visual recap of FIRE’s 2015–2016 fiscal year, this infographic details our numerous advocacy victories, the growth of our FIRE Student Network, and the incredible impact of our public outreach programs. As you can see, all of these accomplishments made last year FIRE’s most successful to date. Despite facing serious challenges on campuses across the country, FIRE continues to demonstrate its ability to secure results and effect change.

Most importantly, these accomplishments are a testament to all that our donors made possible over the last year. FIRE remains extremely grateful to all of those who support our work and committed to building on our success in the year to come.

FIRE’s full Annual Report will be available soon, but in the meantime, check out the infographic and accompanying video to learn more about FIRE’s landmark year!

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