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Concern Appeals for Help in Funding ‘Houses For Haiti’

Concern Worldwide US, the international humanitarian agency, today launched a campaign to build 1,200 homes for families left homeless by the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti last January. … Read entire article »

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AJC Humanitarian Fund Donates to Pakistan Flood Relief

AJC, the global Jewish advocacy organization, is providing humanitarian assistance to Pakistan, as the Muslim nation deals with the impact of the massive flood that has affected one-fifth of the country. … Read entire article »

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PepsiCo Foundation Pledges $500K to Pakistan Flooding Emergency Response Efforts

The PepsiCo Foundation announced today its commitment to contribute $500,000 to disaster relief in Pakistan in response to recent flash and river flooding. … Read entire article »

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UNICEF Appeals for $47.3 Million for Disaster Relief in Pakistan

UNICEF has appealed for $47.3 million to fund its relief operation for the millions hit by flooding in Pakistan, including an estimated 1.4 million children. … Read entire article »

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$3.5 Million in New Grants to Create Jobs, Promote Economic Opportunities for Haitians

The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund today announced three new grants aimed at rebuilding lives and livelihoods in Haiti. … Read entire article »

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Trinity Wall Street Awards Over $1.4 Million Worldwide

Trinity Wall Street, lower Manhattan’s 300-year old Episcopal parish, has awarded more than $1.4 million in funding during the second quarter of 2010, through its Trinity Grants Program. … Read entire article »

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Red Cross Announces Expanded Haiti Health, Shelter, Financial Assistance Initiatives

The American Red Cross today announced a series of new or expanded initiatives that will help keep open the largest general hospital in Haiti, help build more semi-permanent shelters for 40,000 people now living in tents and tarps, and provide financial assistance to tens of thousands of earthquake survivors through an innovative text messaging program. … Read entire article »

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Over $1 Million in New Grants From Clinton Bush Haiti Fund to Rebuild Lives, Livelihoods

The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund today announced $1 million in new grants aimed at creating new jobs and promoting economic opportunity in Haiti. … Read entire article »

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Gulf Oil Spill Recovery: Tips for Donors, Volunteers

In the wake of any disaster, many reach for their checkbooks and donate money to aid and rescue organizations. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance cautions, however, that the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is unlike previous disasters and offers specific advice to potential donors and volunteers. … Read entire article »

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Bronfman Prize Names Two 2010 Recipients

In an unprecedented decision, The Charles Bronfman Prize today announced that two prizes will be given this year, each accompanied by a $100,000 award. … Read entire article »

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