Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
This is certainly a fascinating find. American are more interested in giving charity than they are in voting. During the last presidential election, 53.6% of American voted according to the Pew Research Center. During the same year, 59.7% gave to a charity of their choice, according to the Philanthropy Panel[…]
Read moreNashville country-rocker Tim Montana has partnered, for a second year, with Gibson Brands to raise money for the Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit and Auction. He is contributing a one-of-a-kind guitar that is inspired by the military service of Chris Kyle, the “American Sniper.” The guitar was handmade in the Gibson[…]
Read moreBeyonce is about to start a new world tour and is combining her efforts with her #BeyGOOD Charitable Foundation. #BeyGOOD is joining forces with the United Way to offer aid to people who have been adversely affected by the Flint Water Crisis. The funds that are raised will address the[…]
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A new bangle by ALEX AND ANI is being rolled out benefiting the American Stroke Association. It will be available on April 20th. The new bangle will be called Wings of Change and every bracelet will donate 20% of the purchase price with a minimum donation of $25,000 to the[…]
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The seventh annual All American Air Table Tennis Classic took place on Saturday at the River House in St. Augustine, Florida. It was hosted by the All American Air Charitable Foundation, the community out-reach arm of Steve Chapman’s All American Air business. They announced that they managed to raise $80,000[…]
Read moreThe following individuals made a meaningful contribution to the AOTrauma Education Commission: Jesse Jupiter, Fiesky Nunez and Renato Fricker. They did this in their capacity of editors of the latest book released by AOTrauma entitled, ‘Manual of Fracture Management-Hand.’ Professor R. Geoff Richards became Director of Research and Development at[…]
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In Springfield, Ohio, one school is using its hands to help those in need. Matthew Johnson has taught his students in his Art II class how to use a pottery wheel and how to make bowls. Each student is keeping one bowl – and turning out hundreds more to be[…]
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Brian D’Apice is making a different one wheel at a time. An American army veteran, he’s decided to bike across the country to raise money for three charities. So far he’s traveled over 8200 miles and has passed through 26 states. As he explains on his website, he’s riding Around[…]
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The US is ranked second overall in the 2015 World Giving Index. 95.4% of American households donated to charities with an average contribution of $2, 974. Of course not all states give evenly, and WalletHub recently examined the different practices within the 50 states. Which was the most giving state?[…]
Read moreChris Kyle would have been proud. His wife, Taya Kyle, defeated the reigning NRA champion Bruce Piatt at the “American Sniper Shootout” charity event that was named for him. Together, they raised $500,000 for her deceased husband’s charity and she ended the competition with a perfect score. For the competition,[…]
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