Crimestoppers UK is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting crime and keeping communities safe. The organization has an anonymous forum to report information about crimes, as well as offering rewards for information leading to arrests. The foundation was started by Lord Michael Ashcroft, who began by offering rewards through the police department to anyone who […]
Over the last two years, President Barack Obama has reported that between 21% and 25% of the Obama household income was donated to charity. The average American donates about 2% of income, and the Forbes 400 wealthiest Americans donate 5 percent. The Obama family gave over $150,000 to non-profits, two-thirds of which went to Fisher […]
It may be difficult to know where to turn when you are feeling down and out. It may seem like nobody cares or that nobody is willing to help. However, there is a nonprofit organization that is looking out for people in need. Hopelink does, and it works with a diverse population from children to […]
Joesph Unanue, former president of Hispanic foods empire Goya Foods, based in New Jersey, has died at age 88. While a formidable story for business and the American Dream, friends will remember Unanue for his philanthropy and community service. His nephew and successor at Goya, Bob Unanue, said that his uncle always stressed the importance […]
Thomas M. Siebel is known for many things. He created a company, Siebel Systems, which merged with Oracle in 2006. He is the founder of an energy company. Mr. Siebel serves on the board of advisors for the Stanford University College of Engineering, the University of Illinois College of Engineering, and the University of California […]
There are actors, and there are those who seek to make the world a better place. Then there was Paul Newman. Though it is now becoming more popular, Paul Newman was into charity before it became “cool.” Paul Newman was someone who looked at life as an unfair equation. He knew that he had been […]
Renowned fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss had no idea what his newly acquired fame could do when he blogged about Heifer International in 2008. “I believe that deep down, people are good. I believe that most of us would go out of our way to take care of baby ducks,” he wrote that November. He goes […]
It’s one thing to give money to a trustworthy charity. It’s another thing to risk your life to give life to another. In a story that is almost miraculous, 19-year-old Grace Anslow gave birth to a baby girl. However, she did so while in treatment for end-stage kidney failure. The women was advised to abort […]
There are more than one billion impoverished kids in cities and towns around the world. Without access to decent schools, basic health support and financial stability, these children fall behind their peers. To help with this issue, in 1998, Michael and Susan Dell created the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Michael Dell founded the computer […]
In the late 1990’s, the Kellogg Foundation issued a challenge in Michigan called the Michigan Community Youth Foundations Project. The foundation would match 50% of funds raised by young people in order to create an endowment fund for community projects. Today, the fund created by teens is worth $40 million altogether and awards up to […]