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Twenty Women and One Man Awarded For Commitment to Women’s Equality
Women’s eNews, a nonprofit news service covering issues of particular concern to women, has announced the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2012. They will be honored Thursday, May 3, 2012 at a gala dinner held in New York’s Jumeirah Essex House. … Read entire article »
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Winn-Dixie Foundation Donates $1.4 Million to 116 Southeast Charities
The Winn-Dixie Foundation announced today it is investing nearly $1.4 million in neighborhoods across the Southeast through partnerships with 116 nonprofit organizations, providing a broad range of services critical to helping communities flourish and individuals triumph. … Read entire article »
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Record $10 Million to Support Community Lenders Working in Underserved Communities
The Kresge Foundation will provide $10 million to a loan fund that makes financing available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in low- and moderate-income communities. … Read entire article »
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People’s United Community Foundation Awards $2.34 Million
People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, announced today that it has awarded $2,335,300 to nonprofit organizations throughout its footprint during the 2011 fiscal year. … Read entire article »
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Survey Reveals Social Change is a Global Phenomenon
A new Walden University survey shows that “think globally, act locally” has become a worldwide mentality, with a majority of citizens around the world (73%, on average) agreeing that what happens in other parts of the world can impact their local community. … Read entire article »
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Discrimination Startlingly High Among Latino/a Transgendered People
Latino and Latina transgender and gender non-conforming people face some of the highest levels of discrimination of all transgender people according to a new analysis released today, Injustice at Every Turn: A Look at Latino/a Respondents in the National Transgender Discrimination Survey. … Read entire article »
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Children’s Charity to Mark U.N. Disabilities Day with Gifts of Mobility
Variety the Children’s Charity of the United States will mobilize a cross-country observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3 as 14 of its chapters, or “Tents,” present at least one specially designed adaptive bicycle to a local child who is disabled or to a local organization serving children with special needs. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Human services, Public works and advocacy
Disability Law Center of Utah Launches Anti-Stigma Campaign
Beginning in November and continuing through the holiday season, the Disability Law Center of Utah (DLC) will launch their anti-stigma campaign, “Let’s Re-Think Mental Illness”. The purpose of this campaign is to dispel myths and stereotypes that are associated with mental illness. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Human services, Public works and advocacy
Nonprofit Organizations Receive $5.7 Million in Grants from the Daniels Fund
Programs enhancing educational opportunities for youth and those providing services for the homeless and disadvantaged were among the major recipients of $5.7 million in grants to nonprofits announced this week by the Daniels Fund. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education (K-12, and higher education), General fundraising, Human services
Alleghany Foundation Awards $771,578 to Area Projects
The Alleghany Foundation announced today that it has awarded $771,578 in 16 grants to 12 area organizations for projects designed to enhance the quality of life for citizens of the Alleghany Highlands. … Read entire article »
Filed under: General fundraising, Human services, Public works and advocacy
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