Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
During these difficult times, you would expect charity to be down. Many people are seeing, however, that charity is actually up for some people and in some situations. It can be inspirational to read some of the stories about people who are still giving to others and are helping each[…]
Read moreDuring the international pandemic, people have found interesting and lovely ways to spread joy to those in need. Certainly, giving charity to a charitable organization can enable your money to be spread among many. But it sometimes feels impersonal and detached. If you look at YouTube, you’ll see many creative[…]
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We could all use some good news during these most difficult times. And here is some to offer. While many charities have been hit during these difficult financial times – a report from Lending Tree actually shows that about two-thirds of previous respondents say that they actually haven’t changed their[…]
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It’s important to highlight companies that are trying to do great things in the face of the Corona virus. Skechers is one such company. They have recently donated one million triple-layer, non-medical masks to non-profit organizations. These are organizations that typically don’t get PPE from government organizations. The masks being[…]
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It’s an amazing thing to think about how some charities got started – and particularly amazing when you find out they were started by children. This article offers a number of stories about kids who started charities after seeing a need. It’s inspiration to hear about these stories and to[…]
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You may have noticed that there is a coin shortage in American because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since people aren’t spending as regularly at businesses and some businesses are closed, there are less coins circulating at the moment. Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG) has decided to use that shortage to help[…]
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It’s always a breath of fresh air to see young people using their energy and their time to help others. This is even more so during these difficult times. Two University of Massachusetts Boston friends are scheduling an adventure to raise money for the American Cancer Society. What are they[…]
Read moreIt’s certainly interesting to take a look at what the richest people in America do with their money. And when there is a crisis of the scale of COVID-19, how do they react? The Washington Post recently did a story about what the 50 richest Americans have been doing with[…]
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What a lovely idea to make a donation today for Father’s Day. You may be making it in honor of your father who just doesn’t need anything right now. Or maybe you’re making it in honor of a father or grandfather who you are remembering and is no longer with[…]
Read moreHere is a heartwarming story at a time when we could probably all use some. A 9 year old boy with cerebral palsy and autism just completed a marathon. Tobia Weller who lives in Sheffield, England decided to walk back and forth on his street to get to his goal[…]
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