Celebrating the Foundations of America's Generosity
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Feel the Glow
posted: 106 DAYS 17 HOURS AGO
filed under: Charitable News
Welcome to the Philanthropy Project's new state-of-the-art virtual gathering place. With the launch of this site, we're here to proclaim loud and clear: Philanthropy is not just for the rich and famous. You can revolutionize your own life by making the act of helping out many others an easy part of your daily routine.
Girl Gets Wish for Organ Transplant
posted: 6 HOURS 40 MINUTES AGOcomments: 21
filed under: National News
Nearly a year after an elementary school student asks for a new kidney for Christmas, her wish comes true. On her 8th birthday, a family friend donates Quinn Roberts the organ she needs to treat an incurable disease.
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Coin Turns Red Kettle Into Pot of Gold
posted: 5 HOURS 50 MINUTES AGOcomments: 20
filed under: Good News, National News
A rare gold coin worth $1,200 ends up at the bottom of a red tin kettle collecting donations for the Salvation Army. "It was like carrying the Super Bowl trophy of donations," Maj. Robert Hall tells a newspaper.
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Top Dog Wins $1M for Shelters
posted: 14 HOURS 53 MINUTES AGOcomments: 1
filed under: Animal Welfare
A chihuahua rescued from a puppy mill is top dog in more ways than one. "Dr. Papidies" is tapped as the nation's cutest dog. But his owner isn't keeping the $1 million in prize money -- she's giving it to two Colorado animal shelters.
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Dogs Land Holiday Flight to Freedom
posted: 17 HOURS 40 MINUTES AGOcomments: 73
filed under: Animal News, National News, Animal Welfare
Thanksgiving week is special for some 50 dogs who fly from Chicago to New York in hopes of finding homes. Out west, the dogs likely would have been euthanized. Instead, they got pheasant and sweet potato, and a chance at a better life.
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Food Banks Go High-Tech
posted: 1 DAY 21 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Community Development, Human Services, Charitable News
Food banks across the country are adopting sophisticated technologies used in the food industry. Those who run food pantries say the innovations will increase efficiency, keep costs down and improve the lives of the people they serve.
Eating Doughnuts for Charity
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Students dressed in costumes raise an impressive $22,000 in an annual doughnut-eating contest. The money will go to an organization that clothes needy kids.
School Is a Lifeline for Kids and Families
posted: 1 DAY 22 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Good News, Community Development, Education Giving, Health Philanthropy, Human Services, Charitable News
At Las Vegas' Whitney Elementary School, where at least 75 percent of the pupils are homeless, the principal has set up a network of services for children and their families. The school runs both a food and clothing pantry and regularly pays utility bills, gives Christmas gifts and even arranges for dentists and barbers to provide free services.
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