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A group of 100 women in Tellico Village just handed the Boys & Girls Club of Loudon County a $19,000 donation to help serve the 80 kids currently on their waiting list. The quarterly giving circle has now supported dozens of local nonprofits fighting to help their neighbors in need.
Millions of Americans with 401(k) savings could soon donate directly to charities tax-free, thanks to a new bipartisan bill that removes frustrating barriers to giving. The change could unlock billions in charitable donations from the $14 trillion sitting in employer retirement accounts.
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
Storm Creek turned sustainability into action this year, donating over half a million dollars to charity while recycling enough plastic bottles to circle the Earth twice. The Minnesota company proves businesses can profit while protecting the planet.
Volunteers from a Kentucky church distributed over 20 pallets of essential goods to three local food banks, part of a nationwide effort honoring America's 250th anniversary. The donation brought everything from nonperishables to household necessities to families in need across multiple communities.
Two Colorado and Nevada casinos just hit a heartwarming milestone: over $1 million in charitable donations from guests who chose to give their slot machine change instead of pocketing it. The simple act of rounding down is now funding everything from food banks to children's wishes.
More than 150 Erie police officers grew facial hair for a good cause, raising $4,000 for local nonprofits. The department's fun twist on No Shave November turned beards into charitable donations.
In Saudi Arabia, more than 50% of Ramadan charitable donations now happen through smartphone apps, making giving easier and faster than ever. One national platform has collected $4 billion since 2021.
A youth-led giving circle just celebrated two years of charitable donations by helping hundreds of feral cats get the care they need. The 100 Kids for Change Oceanside group is racing toward 100 members with help from local service clubs.
The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.
Muslim communities across India are channeling billions in charitable donations into structured programs that fund education for 10,000 students and free hundreds of prisoners. The ancient practice of Zakat is creating modern solutions for poverty and injustice.
A Chicago-area community foundation just delivered $50,000 to five local food pantries after a generous family matched their fundraising dollar for dollar. The gift comes as pantries report serving up to 1,800 visitors monthly.
Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across children's hospitals, disability foundations, and local Florida charities. The donation includes $1 million to Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in his hometown.
An entire football team just proved that giving back doesn't require a spotlight. Norwich City's first-team players, coach, and sporting director each donated a day's pay to fund youth programs across their community.
A police dog in North Carolina is getting life-saving protection thanks to a generous family foundation in New Jersey. K-9 Omen will soon patrol the streets of Burgaw with a bullet and stab-resistant vest keeping him safe.
When Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair got fined $11,593 for wearing "Stop the Genocide" on his nose tape, the Muslim community turned his penalty into a fundraising goal. Now they're matching that amount in charitable donations to help those suffering in Gaza and Sudan.