Just when it seems our lives are everything we dreamed of, life has a way of throwing us a serious curve ball. In February 2021, Misty Steffen, 48, was on the way to her dream job at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, working as acting chief nursing officer on the hospital’s all-women leadership team. She…
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Durham woman encourages other to donate organs as NC national average falls
A Durham woman is living her life to the fullest thanks to an organ donation. DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — A Durham woman is living her life to the fullest thanks to an organ donation. Yvette Matthews, who is 68, received a liver transplant 12 years after she was diagnosed with a rare liver disease in 2001….
Win for Peyton after charities come together to donate van
A great result for a Glenmore Park family. Nichelle Ritchie has been doing all she can to raise money for her nearly five-year-old daughter Peyton Wilson, who has a rare chromosome disorder. Now, local community organisations have come together to supply the Glenmore Park family a wheelchair modified van that will improve Peyton’s life. Previously…
Mason students give back through computer refurbishment
George Mason University seniors Judy Yang, Sital Luitel and Dennis Amoah on Aug. 13 presented five nonprofit organizations with 19 refurbished Dell and Lenovo computers. George Mason University seniors Judy Yang, Sital Luitel and Dennis Amoah on Aug. 13 presented five nonprofit organizations with 19 refurbished Dell and Lenovo computers. The event, held at Van…
Cargill donates $4.9M to Feeding America food banks
A leader in animal protein production announced Monday a donation of nearly $5 million aimed to help food banks struggling with increased food prices. A leader in animal protein production announced Monday a donation of nearly $5 million aimed to help food banks struggling with increased prices. Cargill donated $4.9 million to member food banks…
Large donation will help feed the hungry
Representatives from 14 credit unions and three legislators delivered 3,035 pounds of non-perishable food items and donated $26,100 to Philabundance’s South Philadelphia warehouse on July 14. The donation collaboration included Senator Maria Collett, Representative Jennifer O’Mara, Representative Mike Zabel, American Heritage Federal Credit Union, Ardent Credit Union, BHCU, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, Freedom Credit…
K9 officer receives charitable donation to keep him safer
Williamsport, Pa. — Williamsport Bureau of Police K9 Officer Tacoma will be much safer with a new bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a donation from the Vested Interest in K9s company. The Williamsport West Veterinary Hospital in DuBoistown hosted a fundraiser and donated the embroidered vest that reads, “This gift of protection provided…
Family Promise gets anonymous donation of an entire house
Family Promise is a non-profit organization working to end homelessness in Gallatin County, that just received a surprising donation. GALLATIN COUNTY — Family Promise is a non-profit organization working to end homelessness in Gallatin County. Family Promise’s mission is to empower families with children who are experiencing homelessness. Families in the program are provided with…
Johnny Depp makes charity donation from NFT sale
Johnny Depp has donated nearly $800,000 to various charities from the sale of NFTs. The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor’s NFT community, Never Fear Truth, raised a huge sum in donations and have split the money between the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, The Footprint Coalition and the Children’s…
Diddy pledges $1 million to Howard University and Jackson State University
The mogul ended his acceptance speech at the BET Awards with an incredible promise. Last night (June 26), stars gathered in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater for the 2022 BET Awards. The packed event was filled with stellar live performances, well-deserved awards, reunions, and much more. One of the crowning moments of the night was when…