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The Good Karmic Cycle of Intentional Philanthropy that Stimulates Social Change

Nao the Humanoid Robot Helps Train Kids with Autism

Report Finds Lack of Transparency in Economic Development

Counting Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

Center for Social Innovation Opens in NYC

New CoC VP to Focus More on Job Creation

Fresno and Madera Counties Share Over $5.3 Million Grant to End Homelessness

Bilingualism Has Positive Effect on Aging Brain

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Nassau coalition receives grant to battle opioid epidemic

According to its website, MTAC seeks to prevent and reduce risky behaviors among youth thereby diminishing the danger of drug use,...more

Innovative app drives impact investing at grassroots level

Innovative app drives impact investing at grassroots level ... “Investors can start up their own impact investment portfolio from as little as...more

Welcome to a new area of philanthropy
Foundation: Gates Foundation

That is despite the $410 billion that was poured into philanthropic causes last year, representing a rise of 5.2 per cent compared to 2016. Of...more

On the Heels of Amazon Killing a Seattle Head Tax, Paul Allen Gives $30 Million for a New ...

Allen has a major financial and philanthropic presence in the Seattle, and his real-estate firm is responsible for many buildings Amazon now...more

Gates sees productive future for Jack Ma's generosity
Foundation: Gates Foundation

... services company affiliated with Alibaba, for its philanthropic potential. ... "Ma's commitment to philanthropy sets a great example to foster...more

Bill Gates calls for more global education assessments data
Foundation: Gates Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as the world's largest philanthropy issued its latest "Goalkeepers" report on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, urging...more

Public-private partnerships shape next-gen Corte Madera

While the plaza was finished in 2012 and the Corte Madera Community Foundation had raised the $32,000 to add the final shade structure, the...more

Amazon's Jeff Bezos unveils US$2b philanthropic fund

Amazon's Jeff Bezos unveils US$2b philanthropic fund .... who have encouraged wealthy individuals to pledge half their fortunes for...more

Bezos's $2 Billion Philanthropy Pledge Is Likely Just a Start, Experts Say

The Amazon founder and chief executive said on Twitter Thursday that he and his wife, MacKenzie, would establish a $2 billion philanthropic...more

Bezos targets homeless families, under-served preschoolers with $2 billion fund, but details are few
Foundation: Gates Foundation

The structure of Bezos' new philanthropic push is still coming into focus. ... “Big philanthropy, the kind Bezos is practicing, as well as Bill Gates, is...more

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