Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
January 25, 2026 Monsey, New York – At MetLife Stadium, nearly 100,000 people filled the stands not for a game, but for the 13th Siyum HaShas—marking the completion of the Talmud cycle, where participants like Ralph Rieder and tens of thousands of others choose to study a page of Talmud[…]
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Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell have committed $6.25 billion to support a new federal initiative aimed at expanding child investment accounts, known as Trump Accounts. The pledge represents one of the largest private donations ever directed toward children in the United States and is intended to encourage early savings and[…]
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It is well documented that military service can take a toll on family life. Special Forces soldiers, in particular, grapple with high divorce rates. Operation Healing Forces, a charity that assists injured Special Forces veterans and their spouses, is working to change that. Brant Ireland joined the army in 2002.[…]
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In March 2023, Roblox unveiled its latest idea to help promote giving in the youth community. This online, social gaming platform has partnered with ComicRelief US to create the “Kids Relief Presents: Solarpunk Simulator” in an effort to help kids have fun while fighting poverty. Solarpunk Simulator takes place in[…]
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Losing a loved one is never easy, no matter what the cause. Many find comfort and meaning by raising awareness or funds in memory of those who have passed. When family or friends pass tragically or after battling illness, the drive to take action to help others often kicks in[…]
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This year’s annual Firefighter Challenge event took place over the weekend in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The fundraiser began with a relay on Friday night, and continued with individual competitions on Saturday, attracting over 250 people. Team competitions were scheduled for Sunday. Over $85,000 has already been raised for the Grand[…]
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With the cost of living rising across England, more citizens are finding themselves in need of basic necessities. Unfortunately, an increasing number of residents are finding it impossible to provide their families with three meals a day. FoodCycle is a London-based organization that offers meals on a weekly basis to[…]
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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 moreJessica Redfield Ghawi, a victim of the Aurora shooting, is being commemorated with a charity sports equipment drive this weekend. The event, called the Jessica Redfield Ghawi giveSPORTS Equipment Drive, will be launched by the Colorado Avalanche through Kroenke Sports Charity. The idea for the charity came from Jessica herself,[…]
Read moreAfter a few years’ break, Lisa Friday McCastlain is launching another Glass Slipper luncheon fashion show for charity. This year’s event, which is to be held at the Tuskawilla Country Club, will benefit the Autism Speaks organization. Jim Payne, news anchor of WESH 2 News, will host the event, which[…]
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