Charity Activity – Page 11 – Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work

Which States Give Most?

January 4, 2016 John Charity Activity

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?[…]

American Sniper Charity Event Raises $500,000

December 17, 2015 John Charity Activity

Chris 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,[…]

Children’s Ball for the Children’s Research Fund

December 15, 2015 John Charity Activity

Each year the Children’s Ball fundraiser takes place to benefit the Children’s Research Fund. Established in 1951, the Fund’s purpose is to raise money to advance medical research. In 1991, they began their affiliation with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and they are now the[…]

Taylor Swift Helps Kids Sing

December 4, 2015 John Charity Activity

Taylor Swift is known to be incredibly generous with her money, and her most recent actions prove this, once again, to be true. Swift committed to giving the proceeds from her hit single “Welcome to New York” to NY public schools when she first released it in October of 2014.[…]

12th Annual American Girl Fashion Show

November 15, 2015 John Charity Activity

It’s always a great thing when you can teach children from a young age about charity and giving back. And that’s just what happened at the 12th annual American Girl Fashion Show that took place at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Oneida County, New York recently. The event featured[…]

Home Front Cares Annual Fundraiser

October 26, 2015 John Charity Activity

Taya Kyle, widow of former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, has certainly gotten a lot of press in the last few years. She co-authored “American Sniper” with her late husband and then wrote “American Wife: A Memoir of Love, Service, Faith, and Renewal” after he was murdered in 2013. This past[…]

Hot Wheels Keep One Son’s Memory Alive

September 19, 2015 John Charity Activity

Losing your four year old in a freak accident isn’t something that any family expects. Finding a way to deal with that grief through creativity is certainly inspiring. Hilary and Zac Cheney lost their son in 2012, when a 100 year old gravestone fell on him. At the time of[…]

Astros Outfielder George Springer Hosts Charity Event

July 28, 2015 John Charity Activity

Astros outfielder George Springer has managed to take his own struggles and do something amazing with his fame. He is the spokesperson for Camp SAY which works with children who have speech impediments. He raises money for them and encourages those who are challenged to have confidence. Most recently, he[…]

4 Military Charities in Need of Help

July 5, 2015 John Charity Activity

With the 4th of July just behind us, it’s a great time to think about those who might be in need. And this is particularly true if it’s soldiers – people who have defended our country in time of need. Here, at http://www.business2community.com, they list 8 military charities that need[…]

Biden’s Campaign Money Goes to Charity

June 14, 2015 John Charity Activity

While Beau Biden’s demise is tragic, it’s heartwarming to see that money put towards his campaign is going to a good use. The money remaining in his political accounts will fund the new Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children. The charity has, so far, collected more than $250,000[…]