Number eight on the Philanthropy 50 for 2012 was Carl Icahn, a Wall Street Billionaire who claims that those who accumulate wealth have a responsibility to society to give back. His major donation beneficiary this year goes to the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, which is now renamed the Icahn School of […]
Jon Bon Jovi announced this week a $1 million gift to Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Relief Fund, a charity headed by New Jersey First Lady Mary Pat Christie. The storm, which hit in October 2012, was the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, totaling over 68 billion dollars in damages. In New Jersey, the storm killed […]
The world can be a scary place for a sick child. It can be even more frightening for the parents. However, there is a place to calm these fears. Ronald McDonald House is a “home-away-from-home” for families with sick children staying at Seattle Children’s Hospital. It may be impossible to travel back and forth to […]
Who can forget the devastating images of Hurricane Sandy? Homes and businesses were torn apart and the emotional toll was even higher than monetary value. It can be difficult to rebuild and get a fresh start with damages in the millions. However, United Water and its financial partner Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) recently donated $50,000 […]
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 […]
With the rising concern of sweatshops and working conditions in the fashion industry, it is easy to feel guilty about new clothes. Fortunately, there are some great options across the country and online for those looking for a better choice. A San Francisco based business team recently opened a shop called Inner City Threads, a […]
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has reported that Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen was the fourth most charitable giver in 2012. The list is an impressive roundup of the nation’s wealthiest people, many of whom have famously committed to The Giving Pledge, an initiative started by Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. Buffet lives up to his words […]
Prospect Park, located in the heart of Brooklyn, NY, is a 585-acre sanctuary, the result of a collaboration between famed landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. The expansive park features a 60-acre lake, the Prospect Park Zoo, and Brooklyn’s only forest. It is home to many events and performing arts festivals, which brings […]