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…
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Oakland County employees raise $49,000 for 20 local charities, nonprofits
Hundreds of Oakland County employees wore jeans to work this year while supporting a good cause. Source: Oakland County employees raise $49,000 for 20 local charities, nonprofits
Sonny’s BBQ awards Surfers For Autism with $10,000 for Giving Tuesday
Sonny’s BBQ awards Surfers For Autism with $10,000 for Giving Tuesday TCPalm Sonny’s BBQ conducted an open call for fans to nominate their favorite nonprofit for a chance to win the grand prize of $10000. Source: Sonny’s BBQ awards Surfers For Autism with $10,000 for Giving Tuesday
KeyBank donation gives boost to new businesses in low-income areas
KeyBank donated $50,000 to OWN Rochester, a community-led non-profit organization established to coordinate and support worker-owned businesses that are just starting up. Source: KeyBank donation gives boost to new businesses in low-income areas | WHAM
ECENTA Digital Helps Feed My Starving Children
ECENTA Digital teammates in Phoenix, AZ volunteered at Feed My Starving Children and helped create enough meals to feed 166 children for an entire year in Nicaragua.
McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome celebrates 30 YEARS in the job
A McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome has been delighting customers at Northmead McDonald’s, Sydney, for 30 years. Russell O’Grady, 48, (pictured 1986) is now a local hero in the town. Russell O’Grady, 48, first donned the fast food restaurant’s uniform in 1986 when he was just 18-years-old. Now, 30 years later, he is a local…
In a first, Gerber names boy with Down syndrome ‘Spokesbaby’
An 18-month-old boy with Down syndrome has been named by baby food maker Gerber as its “Spokesbaby” for 2018, the company said on Wednesday, an action hailed by advocates for people with the genetic condition. Source: In a first, Gerber names boy with Down syndrome ‘Spokesbaby’
Clovis barbershop holds fundraiser for girl battling cancer
(KFSN) –. A local salon held a special fundraiser today in support of a young girl battling cancer. Corky’s Cuts for Kids held a bake sale to help Lindsay Weimer who was recently diagnosed with bone cancer. Those who wanted to donate either had the … Source: Clovis barbershop holds fundraiser for girl battling cancer
Firefighters plan fundraiser for cancer-stricken comrade
Bryan Carper has been a familiar sight at fires in Scott Township. Paralyzed in an accident in his younger days, he could not actually fight the blazes. But he came in his wheelchair and did what he could to help to his fellow members of the volunteer fire department, passing out food and drinks…
Southwest Airlines Employee Goes Extra Miles To Help Cancer Patient
Customer service can make a big difference, especially when the customer is struggling with a health problem. Source: Southwest Airlines Employee Goes Extra Miles To Help Cancer Patient
5 Priceless Benefits Entrepreneurs Gain From Philanthropy
Philanthropy is something that all entrepreneurs can benefit immensely from. Source: 5 Priceless Benefits Entrepreneurs Gain From Philanthropy
Cancer patients get help with treatment thanks to fire company’s fundraiser
The Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company launched a fundraising venture with the Virtua Foundation this week as a means of helping those in Gloucester County affected by cancer. The Franklinville company was prompted by several cancer-related tragedies over the last two years, to look for a means of helping people access treatment for cancer in Gloucester County. The…
