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Report: Philanthropy Must Do More to Repair Past Harms
Foundation: Bush Foundation, George Gund Foundation
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy examined the origins of some foundations.
The report called "Cracks in the Foundation" stressed the need for philanthropic organizations to do their own research, connect with Black communities, and move charity dollars toward repairs.
The study's authors said they seek to make difficult conversations easier and are presenting the case studies as educational guides for an accountability and healing journey.
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Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation
The Faulkner County Urban Farm Project (UFP) has been awarded three competitive grants totaling $3,600 so far in 2025.The grants will bolster its efforts to address food insecurity and promote food...more
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce 2025 Season Schedule.The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League team will begin their season at home against the Batavia Muckdogs at 6:30 p.m., May 29.July 25th's show...more
Lincoln Commons will be a community gathering space in central Sioux Falls.The project is the first step in a multipronged partnership to turn a green space into a neighborhood asset.The goal was to...more
Preparations Underway for 13th Annual Warren Gives Event.The annual 16-hour online donation event set for Wednesday, May 14th, starting at 6:00AM.This year's event features 110 participating...more
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce 2025 Competitive Grant Awardees.Awardees gathered at the Teton Geo Center to celebrate the $85,000 granted to support critical...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Cemala Foundation
Residents are being invited to provide input regarding the "vision for the Future of Downtown Greensboro" The Thrive35 Vision Plan that's now under discussion will take community suggestions into...more
Coastside Gives aims to raise $1.6 million and hit the 10-year mark in a big way.Event's strength lies in its collaborative nature, executive director says.Event also raises awareness about the wide...more
The Lawton Community Foundation is awarding $41,750 in scholarships to 19 high school seniors.The students, their parents, community partners and donors will be honored at a breakfast hosted by the...more
The Sugar Grove Community Fund was created by the Community Foundation of Warren County.Income generated from the fund will be distributed as charitable grants, supporting community projects.The fund...more
The USDA defines a food desert as, "areas in the United States where people have limited access to a variety of healthy and affordable food" Youngstown is considered a low-income and low-access area,...more
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Coat Design Saves Lives and Launches New Careers for Homeless People
Empowerment Plan is a nonprofit aimed at helping countless homeless people find jobs. To combat the country’s homeless crisis, the Plan hires homeless people and teaches them how to make coats for the homeless suffering on the streets.