A new philanthropic initiative kicking off in Addison County this month could $40,000 or more to local nonprofits by the end of the year. Source: Local women pool funds for charities – Addison Independent
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Housing for homeless pregnant women called ‘beautiful work of compassion’
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez on Aug. 19 described a new residence in the city for homeless pregnant women and their children as a “beautiful work of compassion and care for our most vulnerable neighbors.” He took part in the blessing of Harvest Home’s new Pico Home. “It is with…
The organization providing free travel experiences to Black women with cancer
(CNN) — When their sister Maria died from breast cancer in 2019, Alicia and Esther Tambe were determined to honor her in a way that would truly encapsulate the person she was. As they began researching, the pair quickly learned that there was a history of breast cancer in their family and that Black women are…
Martina McBride’s charity helps local organization
Fans of country singer Martina McBride are working together to help a local group this week. In conjunction with McBride’s concert engagement at the LaPorte County Fair on Friday, members of Team Music is Love, the singer’s charity initiative, will be on hand to prepare some of McBride’s favorite dishes for a women’s shelter in…
Oprah Winfrey stuns charity with $1 million pledge
Oprah Winfrey stunned the crowd gathered at the annual luncheon for the N Street Village, a Washington-based charity benefiting homeless women, with one of her patented “you get a caaaaar!” moments. Winfrey pledges $1 million to a Washington-based charity benefiting homeless women. Winfrey, who was the keynote speaker at the Ritz-Carlton event Thursday, picked up…