Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is launching a new fundraising campaign in advance of World Wish Day. Occurring every year on April 29th, World Wish Day commemorates the wish of Chris Grecious, a 7-year-old with leukemia, who dreamed of being a police officer. Chris’ wish in 1980 inspired the creation of the[…]
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, 13-year-old Liem Kaplan recognized an immediate need to help the homeless population. Kaplan, who lives in Sammamish, Washington, initiated The GivingHope Project to collect donations for the underprivileged. Kaplan reached out to various local organizations, including family members, schools, community members, and local[…]
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In 2012, a simple idea turned into a global movement. #GivingTuesday began in the 92nd Street Y in New York City as a proposal for people to perform good deeds for others on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Eight years later, the concept transformed into an independent nonprofit and collaborative effort[…]
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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the world’s largest and most impactful philanthropies. Even after the divorce of the couple in May 2021, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates agreed to continue to co-chair the foundation together for a two-year trial period. Both of them have also[…]
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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[…]
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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Family-owned companies are including philanthropy as a fundamental part of their business model, dedicating significant funds to worthy charities and causes. Evan Metropoulos, of Metropoulos & Co., says his family has translated its core values and principles to active charitable giving. The company became a signatory to The Giving Pledge,[…]
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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We love seeing celebrities who are using their fame for great uses. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are two such celebrities who have recently paired with American wine retailer Nocking Point Wines. They have a great slogan – Wine With an Impact – and are promoting this wine with 100%[…]
Read moreThese are very difficult financial times. And while many of us are struggling, it’s heartwarming to see how those who don’t have to struggle are giving back. There are many people doing their part to help others, and we certainly can’t cover them all (that’s a good thing!). But we[…]
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