Since women often play key roles in educating and other family members in giving, their philanthropic influence may extend far beyond their individual efforts. Women are poised to change the face of philanthropy. More than 90% of high-net-worth women gave money to charity.1 Since women often play key roles in educating and other family members…
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Philanthropist and educationist Arvind Goel who infuses life into old age homes
Arvind Goel ensures the Homes he runs have all the means of recreation for the inmates to keep them busy constructively. He strives to give them a quality lifestyle. A building remains a lifeless entity unless the inhabitants call it a home. With this principle in mind, the renowned philanthropist and educationist Arvind Goel embarked…
Philanthropist celebrates children with special needs
A philanthropist, Oma Uche-Oji, has initiated a programme, Super Kids Festival (SKF), to give children with disabilities a sense of belonging in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Oma, who spoke at the event held in Port Harcourt on Friday, said she initiated the programme following her findings that kids with special needs were not properly recognised…
Rihanna’s philanthropy grows: Singer’s foundation donates $15 million climate justice
Rihanna announced the multi-million dollar donation will go to 18 climate justice organizations in seven Caribbean nations and the United States. Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social-justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her Clara Lionel Foundation. The “We Found Love” singer on Tuesday announced the donation to 18…
Wisconsin lender places currency on philanthropy
Care packages carry an emotional wallop Wisconsin-based Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., has announced it is “doubling down” on its year-round philanthropic efforts largely designed to help people affected by the corrosive financial effects of the pandemic. The full-service mortgage lender, with dual headquarters in Dallas suburb Carrollton, Texas, will fortify such charitable initiatives through its…
Airbnb Unveils Open Homes Platform for Housing Refugees
For years, home-sharing giant Airbnb has had a quiet side project involving asking its hosts to offer temporary housing—for free—to displaced people, citizens forced out of their homes due to natural disasters and other emergencies or, increasingly, the global refugee crisis. Today, the company is launching an ambitious new platform in order to unite and…
Australian iron ore magnate donates $300 million to charity
Iron ore mining magnate Andrew Forrest said Monday he was donating 400 million Australian dollars ($300 million) to charities in what has been described as a new record in Australian philanthropy. Forrest, the 55-year-old chairman of Fortescue Metal Group, and his wife, Nicola, announced the money will be spent on cancer research, Australian university research,…
Record gift from GameStop executive delivers big for Make-a-Wish
Amy and Robert Lloyd have made a historic gift of $750,000 to Make-a-Wish North Texas, the largest single donation since the chapter was established in 1982. As executive vice president and chief financial officer of GameStop, Robert Lloyd also has encouraged the company’s longtime support of the charity, whose board he serves on. “Wishes are…
Student company “Lakeside Leisure” giving back to charity
In Patt Rutt’s marketing class, it’s all about thinking outside of the box. “They brainstorm product ideas, do market research to see which one to sell,” said Rutt. “They sell stock for start up capital, break into departments and sell sell sell!” This Traverse City Central High School marketing class named their company “Lakeside Leisure”…
Chick-fil-A fundraiser for plane crash victim’s daughter
Chick-fil-A on South Coulter Street is giving back to a young lady after last week’s fatal plane crash. Source: Chick-fil-A fundraiser for plane crash victim’s daughter