Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
In a brilliant new move in the UK, people who are at the cash machine can now donate money to charities while they are withdrawing for their own purposes. More than 8000 cash machines on the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) group network are now able to accept donations. These[…]
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Now here’s an interesting idea for charity. Central Amusement International, Luna Park’s parent company, hosted its first “Coasterthon” that awarded $24,000 to the charity of the person who could ride the Cyclone the longest. Celebrating the Cyclone’s 85th anniversary a bit early, they welcomed nine nonprofit organizations to bring contestants[…]
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Business professor James Owens, founder of the non-profit organization The World is Just a Book Away, is changing lives. Deciding to share his love of reading with those who are less fortunate, he is helping to build libraries and to encourage reading in Indonesia. Since 2009, The World is just[…]
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You never know where life will take you. In April, former Springbrook High basketball player Damon Brooks, was playing around with his friend. Lifting his friend off the ground, Brooks’ knees buckled and the two boys fell to the ground, where Brooks hit his head and broke his neck. Two[…]
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For a special night on the baseball field, nothing beat’s Ryan Zimmerman’s “A Night at the Park” charity. His third annual “A Night at the Park” event is coming soon on June 14th. The event includes music, entertainment, food, drink and auctions and all proceeds benefit the ziMS Foundation, founded[…]
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It’s a great idea. You get a clean dog, and needy people get the help they deserve. For the eighth year in a row, the Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall will be hosting its charity dog wash on June 9th in Rockford, Illinois. The way that it works is as follows.[…]
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Run, don't walk, to Walgreens and Duane Reade will supplies last to grab up the commemorative charity bracelets they are selling for the Magic Johnson Foundation. Teaming up to raise money for health, educational and social needs or urban communities, Walgreens is selling the bracelets at all 7800 of its[…]
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Today, The Grille at Morrison House is doing a meaningful and fun fundraiser. While raising money for the Dress for Success nonprofit, they are creating an entertaining night for all. Emily Wines will be teaching those in attendance how to make champagne cocktails. Brian McPherson, the Morrison House chef, will[…]
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Jackie Kaufman recently became the most recent recipient of the Boys and Girls Home and Family Services Inc. Jeff Dible Volunteer of the Year Award for 2011. Jackie first became involved with the Boys and Girls Home after a lunch date with a friend years ago. As she recounted, "One[…]
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It may have been a rather odd gimmick to gain attention for the Omaha Steaks, but the National Multiple Sclerosis Society probably doesn’t care if it was odd or not. That’s because they’ve just received a $25,000 check from Omaha Steaks. It all began on January 9th, when Omaha Steaks[…]
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