Henry Darby has been giving back to others since he was a child. So when he learned that students at his North Charleston High School were in need, he picked up an overnight job at Walmart to help. Darby, a principal at the South Carolina school, works at the retail chain from 10 p.m. to…
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Guy Fieri Raises More Than $21.5 Million for Unemployed Restaurant Workers
On March 27, as businesses across the U.S. were starting to feel the devastating effects of pandemic-related closures, Fieri started the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. The vast majority of the money he raised came after personal pleas to the likes of Moët Hennessy USA, PepsiCo, and Uber Eats, whose sponsorship has collectively helped roughly 43,000 people receive $500…
U.S. company surprises workers with ‘life-changing’ $10M Xmas bonus
To celebrate achieving a huge financial milestone in 2019, the American real estate company let its 198 employees split a US$10-million bonus. The average employee ended up with $50,000 on top of their typical year-end bonuses, the Baltimore Sun reports. Some went home with up to $250,000, according to Salt Lake City’s KUTV. A heartwarming video documenting the Baltimore-based…
Will Smith to Help Raise $50 Million to Fight Homelessness
Will Smith will read a bedtime story live on December 7th as a part of a fundraising initiative to help fight homelessness around the globe. Smith has partnered with The World’s Big Sleep Out, a campaign that seeks to raise money to end homelessness and displacement around the world. The campaign encourages people around the…
Antrim club’s special championship showcasing the heart of the GAA
Kickhams in Creggan hosting game for players with learning difficulties or Down’s Syndrome. Source: Antrim club’s special championship showcasing the heart of the GAA
Southwest Gas employees hand out meals to homeless
Southwest Gas gave back to the community as part of a program to tackle hunger and homelessness Saturday morning. Source: Southwest Gas employees hand out meals to homeless
Williams-Sonoma to sell 9/11 firefighter’s ‘Shark Tank’ product, the CupBoardPro
It was one of the most heartbreaking segments in “Shark Tank” history. Keith Young’s dream of selling his unique cutting board on “Shark Tank” was finally realized, after his death, when his three children appeared on the ABC show, pitched his CupBoardPro, and were instantly overwhelmed with more than $1 million in orders they had trouble…
Woman with Down Syndrome gets to live her dream, becomes flight attendant for a day!
Knoll spent time “learning the ropes and meeting crew and pilots at Brisbane Airport, before receiving her uniform and ‘wings’ a badge given to cabin crew before they take their first flight.” Source: Woman with Down Syndrome gets to live her dream, becomes flight attendant for a day!
Pearl Jam announces $10.8 million to combat homelessness
The money comes from philanthropic donations, as well as ticket and merchandise sales. Source: Pearl Jam announces $10.8 million to combat homelessness
Superheroes take over Norton Children’s Hospital
Window washers traded in their cleaning supplies for capes for a surprise several stories high. Source: Superheroes take over Norton Children’s Hospital
Rascal Flatts Spreads Bookish Holiday Cheer at Children’s Hospital
‘Tis the season for good deeds, and Rascal Flatts have answered the call! The country music superstars recently stopped in at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee, to spread their love of reading and holiday cheer to kids who might be spending the most wonderful time of the year (or at…
A Big Gift for Homelessness From the Tech Billionaire Begging His Industry to Do More
Last month after a contentious campaign, San Francisoc voters approved a ballot measure to tax the city’s richest companies to help the homeless. Now one of the measure’s biggest supporters is putting millions of his own money where his mouth is. Source: A Big Gift for Homelessness From the Tech Billionaire Begging His Industry to…
