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Charleston Fundraiser Helps Hundreds of Women Find Jobs
Acts of Kindness2h ago

Charleston Fundraiser Helps Hundreds of Women Find Jobs

A Charleston nonprofit turns designer bargain shopping into career opportunities for women reentering the workforce. Every purchase at the Summer Market directly funds job interview coaching and professional wardrobes.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Charleston Cleanup Event Aims for 25B Pieces of Litter
Acts of KindnessJun 13

Charleston Cleanup Event Aims for 25B Pieces of Litter

Volunteers in Charleston are tackling litter this Saturday as part of a nationwide push to collect 25 billion pieces of trash by July 4. The two-hour event protects local waterways and wildlife while celebrating America's 250th birthday.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Charleston Volunteers Grow 60,000 Flowers for City Parks
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Charleston Volunteers Grow 60,000 Flowers for City Parks

Thirty volunteers in Charleston turn tiny seeds into stunning flower displays across the city's parks, saving thousands of dollars while finding joy in every bloom. The greenhouse program has been quietly transforming public spaces since 2000.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
French Nonprofit Saves 9,000+ Sneakers from Landfills
Planet WinsApr 1

French Nonprofit Saves 9,000+ Sneakers from Landfills

A French nonprofit is rescuing thousands of worn-out sneakers from the trash and giving them new life. SneakCœurZ is fighting fashion waste one pair at a time while creating jobs and helping people in need.

Euronews2 min read
Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April

Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits
SolutionsFeb 9

Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits

A former Google employee is helping nonprofits in India access millions in free tech tools they never knew existed. His startup D4NP has already unlocked over $5 million in ad grants and trained 200+ organizations to use AI.

YourStory India3 min read
Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes

A Shreveport nonprofit brought the community together for Black Tie Bingo, raising money to build tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. The packed fundraiser moves Faith and Fostering closer to creating a safe haven where 18-year-olds can learn life skills and build stable futures.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Miami Volunteers Give 55,000 Hours Yearly to Nonprofits
Acts of KindnessMar 15

Miami Volunteers Give 55,000 Hours Yearly to Nonprofits

Miami-Dade nonprofits face a volunteer shortage, but consistent corporate programs like FPL's year-round service show how sustained support helps communities thrive. This February, hundreds of FPL employees improved dog parks and neighborhoods during their 18th annual Power to Care Week.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last
Acts of KindnessJun 13

Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last

A new book is giving African civil society leaders the practical tools they need to build organizations that survive and thrive. "Building on Solid Ground" by Jude Ilo tackles the real challenges nonprofits face, from funding struggles to staff development.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
50 Volunteers Transform Grand Island Nonprofits in One Day
Acts of KindnessJun 19

50 Volunteers Transform Grand Island Nonprofits in One Day

More than 50 volunteers tackled painting, organizing, and cleaning projects that local nonprofits rarely have time to complete. The community day of action in Grand Island, Nebraska gave organizations a fresh start while bringing neighbors together.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
New $500M Nonprofit Modernizes Science for AI Era
InnovationMar 11

New $500M Nonprofit Modernizes Science for AI Era

A scientist just launched a $500 million initiative to rebuild how research gets done in the age of artificial intelligence. The nonprofit will tackle the unsexy infrastructure problems holding back scientific breakthroughs.

STAT News3 min read
Cancer Survivor Writes Book, Launches Nonprofit to Fix Healthcare
Community HeroesApr 29

Cancer Survivor Writes Book, Launches Nonprofit to Fix Healthcare

After surviving rare stage four cancer three times, healthcare CEO Chris Goldsmith turned his 15 years of industry experience into a mission to transform the system from the inside. His new book and nonprofit aim to give patients the tools and voice they desperately need.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
NJ Teen Wins $20K Scholarship After Starting Vision Nonprofit
Acts of KindnessMar 25

NJ Teen Wins $20K Scholarship After Starting Vision Nonprofit

A New Jersey high school senior who endured childhood eye surgeries and delayed treatment has won a $20,000 Coca-Cola scholarship after founding a nonprofit to help other low-income children access vision care. Brandon Delcid Rios was selected from over 107,000 applicants nationwide.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids
SolutionsFeb 12

Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids

A Silicon Valley nonprofit is working to protect our planet from dangerous asteroid impacts through research, education, and global cooperation. Since 2002, the B612 Foundation has been advancing asteroid detection and deflection strategies while teaching the world about these cosmic threats.

Space.com3 min read
Shawano Festival Powers Up 6 Nonprofits Through Volunteers
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Shawano Festival Powers Up 6 Nonprofits Through Volunteers

A Wisconsin music festival is turning community fun into real impact by letting six nonprofits earn funding through volunteer work. Sun Drop Dayz gives local organizations a chance to help run the event while raising money for their causes.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024
Acts of KindnessJun 10

MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott handed out $640 million through her foundation's open application program, supporting small nonprofits across America with no strings attached. Her trust-based giving approach lets organizations spend funds however they need most.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Hawaii Rallies Volunteers as Nonprofits Face Federal Cuts
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Hawaii Rallies Volunteers as Nonprofits Face Federal Cuts

When federal funding dried up for Hawaii's nonprofits, a statewide volunteer movement stepped in to save essential services. One organization is now connecting thousands of helpers with communities desperately needing support.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Muncie Nonprofits Employ 9,000+ and Power Local Economy
Acts of KindnessMay 19

Muncie Nonprofits Employ 9,000+ and Power Local Economy

Two nonprofit institutions in Delaware County employ roughly 9,000 people and anchor the local economy alongside hundreds of other mission-driven organizations. This often-overlooked sector brings stability, imports funding, and creates jobs less vulnerable to economic shocks.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Charleston Arts Teacher Named 2026 Teacher of the Year
Community HeroesMay 5

Charleston Arts Teacher Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Patrick Martin, an English teacher at Charleston County School of the Arts, just received the district's highest honor. He was chosen from over 80 outstanding educators for his ability to help young artists find their voices.

Google News - Teacher Wins Award2 min read
HCA Foundation Gives $40K to Charleston Cancer Lodge
SolutionsMay 7

HCA Foundation Gives $40K to Charleston Cancer Lodge

The HCA Healthcare Foundation just donated $40,000 to help cancer patients and their families access free housing during treatment in Charleston. This gift supports the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge's mission to ease the financial burden of cancer care.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read

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