Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
Bloomberg Philanthropies has made a groundbreaking $1 billion gift to Johns Hopkins University, revolutionizing medical education and expanding access to healthcare careers. This transformative donation will make medical school tuition-free for most students and increase financial aid for nursing and public health programs. Starting fall 2024, Johns Hopkins will offer[…]
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Melinda French Gates has pledged to donate $1 billion over the next two years to support women and families worldwide, with a focus on reproductive rights. French Gates emphasized her commitment to advocating for women and girls, particularly in the face of increasing abortion restrictions in many states. She highlighted[…]
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Kevin Ford, a Burger King employee who went viral for his perfect attendance record over 27 years, has used donations from generous supporters to buy a new home in Western Nevada. Ford shared this joyful update on December 29th through TikTok and Instagram, expressing heartfelt gratitude to those who made[…]
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15 years ago, Kim Steffenhagen was looking for ways to bring Halloween joy to her son, Kristian. Kristian is on the autism spectrum and found traditional trick-or-treating challenging. So Steffenhagen decided to turn their Boyertown, PA residence into a captivating haunted house. Year after year, the haunted displays grew in[…]
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The MacArthur Foundation has joined together with the Ford Foundation, Knight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, and Carnegie Corporation of New York, as well as several other philanthropic organizations to rejuvenate local news coverage in regions that have been identified as “news deserts”. “Press Forward” is a five-year, $500 million initiative that[…]
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NBA All-Star, Jimmy Butler took his talents to tennis’ U.S. Open to raise money for humanitarian relief in Ukraine. The 6 foot 7 forward from the Miami Heat joined up with American tennis great, Frances Tiafoe to play a doubles match against Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz and singer-songwriter Sebastian Yatra.[…]
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A study out of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Georgia Institute of Technology found that people who are in good moods are more likely to donate to charitable causes. According to AP News, the study analyzed Twitter posts made by donors both before and after they made a[…]
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Taylor Swift is delighting the country with her 2023 Eras Tour – but it’s not just her music that is bringing joy to fans. Swift has been making generous donations to food banks in every city where she performs. During a two-night stint in Detroit, Swift, age 33, made a[…]
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Lin Manuel Miranda, creator of the Broadway hit, “Hamilton” is on a mission to increase diversity in theaters across the United States. The Miranda Family Fund has donated money to build the R.I.S.E. Theater Network. R.I.S.E stands for Representation, Inclusion and Support for Employment, and its goal is to help[…]
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The Lego Foundation believes that children learn through play. To foster classroom play and learning, the Lego Foundation has awarded $19,980,000 to Temple University Professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and her team, as they implement a playful and socially interactive learning model in pre-k through 4th grade classrooms. This five-year grant will[…]
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