Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
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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Joining with the Louisville Metro Government, the Laura and John Arnold Foundation recently designed tools and piloted innovations and test systems reforms. It was hoped that this would make the criminal justice system more efficient and cost-effective while increasing public safety. Initially data was assembled from system agencies and then[…]
Read moreLast month, the Robin Hood Foundation raised more than $80 million for the fight against poverty in NYC at a star-studded event. The Gala, which featured performances from Mary J. Blige, Bono, Elton John, Sting and many others, united donors with “the need to give love,” according to foundation founder[…]
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Kate Middleton’s love of nature is well known; her and Prince William’s definition of a perfect getaway consists of a romantic lodge with no electricity and lots of campfires and candles. A source once described their engagement spot as “the safest place in the world for William. It is the[…]
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities organization launched its newest project this week, called Chef’s Challenge Sunday. The event faces two Morgantown-area master chefs in a one hour competition aimed at whipping up the best signature dish. Proceeds from the challenge benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown, an organization[…]
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