Philanthropy
Latest news on corporate and nonprofit efforts aimed at changing our world for the better through benevolent initiatives, such as fundraisers, grants, and charities.
This simple app supports both local restaurants and food insecure individuals
You may have never heard of Bento, but you might have seen it in action at a local restaurant without even realizing it. Created during the pandemic by Not Impossible Labs, Bento is a program that pulls together restaurants, individuals who are food insecure, and those wishing to make a difference Read More...
This organization in California gives cash directly to crime victims in need
Victims of crime, such as those of domestic abuse or those who experience the loss of a loved one to gun violence, are often faced with unexpected expenses on top of healing from their trauma. In California, the state has a victim compensation fund to cover expenses such as mental health services Read More...
Australia is minting coins that are designed to be given away
Australia has created a coin unlike any other in the world. It is a new Australian $1 coin that can be spent like any other money but is intended to be given away to people in need. With an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side of the coin, the other side is stamped with the message: “Donation Read More...
These CEOs gave up their salaries to avoid layoffs and closures
COVID-19 wreaked havoc on our economic system, but some CEOs stepped up and forgoed their own salaries to protect workers from layoffs and store closures. Many key players in the airline industry, which has taken a particularly large hit during the outbreak, sacrificed corporate income for Read More...