Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
Today, there are so many people in need with the COVID-19 pandemic and crisis. Not everyone is able to give to others, but for those who are this is an incredible time to open your wallet and your heart. Where do you begin to help in these days and months[…]
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Some of us will certainly want to put this chapter of our lives behind us, and forget about the terrible days we dealt with Covid-19. But others would like to have a keepsake to remember these days and how they got through them. Allendale resident Lorraine Ash volunteered to edit[…]
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There are so many ways to give back. During corona times the act of giving is even more important. So many people have suffered in so many different ways that truly any type of giving would be appreciated. Even if one thinks they have nothing to offer, they would be[…]
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So many people have been positively influenced by pets this year. While we’ve all be forced to socially distance and stay inside, the pets by our side have made all the difference. That’s why it was so nice to see this week, on Giving Tuesday, that Petco Foundation and the[…]
Read moreSmartAsset has a fascinating study looking at who gives the most in America, and how they give. It offers great insights into the patterns. They looked at 170 metro areas and used metrics which includes charitable contributions as a percentage of income, percentage of tax return and other factors. Here[…]
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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,[…]
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Here is a heart-warming story. Semper Fi and America’s Fund are helping American war veterans with financial assistance and emotional support. One example is that of Retired Army Sgt. Stefan Leroy who said that representatives from the organization were in his hospital room at Walter Reed Military Medical Center before[…]
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We could all use some great news right now and some stories of people helping each other. Reader’s Digest recently asked for stories of people helping each other around America and they voted on the best place to live based on those stories. They received thousands of entries, and each[…]
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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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