Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
There are charitable donations – and then there is Warren E. Buffett’s charitable donation. Recently, Mr. Buffett distributed 17.5 million Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This is a gift valued at $2 billion based on the closing price recently. The gift was[…]
Read moreThe Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation seeks to “help all people lead healthy, productive lives.” It firmly believes all lives have “equal value” and thus tries to provide the resources people are lacking to ensure they have enough food and live above the poverty line. Health and (adequate) wealth are[…]
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