Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
During the Covid-19 pandemic, people were forced to find creative ways to celebrate events and each other. One method that became quite popular was decorating yards with balloons and other festive adornments. In Vincennes, Indiana, balloon décor was recently used to spread joy in a larger capacity. Sixty-five professional balloon[…]
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As part of its Origin Grants program, Starbucks Corporation has invested over $14 million in nonprofits that help women and girls around the world. The company has just announced its goal to support an additional one million by 2030, largely focusing on communities that grow coffee, tea, and cocoa. One[…]
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It’s hard to believe we didn’t hear about this when it happened – but at least we can bring you the story now. In April 2021, a young man named Jesse Larios decided to dress up in a massive bear suit and to walk from Los Angeles to San Francisco[…]
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This video offers an amazing example of how every person really can make a difference. There is an old saying about the power of giving a person a fish, versus teaching them to fish. Here, this 17 year old is truly teaching immigrant women how to fish for themselves and[…]
Read moreSometimes you just want to purchase something because it’s pretty, or inexpensive, or goes with an outfit you already own. Wouldn’t it be wonderful, however, if we all considered how environmentally conscious and how charitable our purchases were? One great example is a jewelry company called Awe Inspired. Founded in[…]
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The holiday season can be a joyous, wonderful time but it can also be a very hard one for many people. This year, some big names in the music industry are using their talent to bring cheer to others, and to raise money for important charities. Elton John and Ed[…]
Read moreThis is an incredible story about making lemonade when life gives you lemons. In a freak accident more than a year ago, Laila Susini nearly lost her life. She was swinging on a porch swing, when the eyebolt that holds the swing together detached from the ceiling and went through[…]
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Here is a really nice story of giving. We all know that Vermont is a very cold place in the winter, and this is obviously an issue for people who are homeless. In Northfield, Vermont there is a sock company doing something about it. Darn Tough Vermont has been partnering[…]
Read moreA fascinating study looking at the differences in giving for affluent Americans over 40, versus Millennial and Gen Z donors has found some really interesting changes. The study, the 2021 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: charitable Giving by Affluent Households, looked at more than 1600 American homes. The major[…]
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The Uncommon Giving Community is one you’ll want to know about in the charity space. This is a Scottsdale, Arizona based company that has an online platform for people to give charity. So far, they have over one million charities available to give to. Their Chief Generosity Officer, Nick Vujicic,[…]
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