9 results for "community giving"
💛 Acts of KindnessKentucky Bank Nears $2M in Scholarships for Students
Independence Bank is about to hit a major milestone: $2 million in scholarships awarded to Kentucky students since 2001. Applications are now open for this year's program, which gave 72 seniors $144,400 last year alone.
💛 Acts of KindnessRoofing Company Raises £4,421 for Children's Hospice
A Class Roofing turned their 12 Days of Christmas campaign into £4,421 for Julia's House, a charity supporting children with life-limiting conditions. The December fundraiser brought together customers and community members to make a real difference for local families.
💛 Acts of KindnessLuxury Resort Gives $200K to Virginia Charities
A Virginia resort donated its entire Southern Living Idea House ticket sales to three local charities serving every stage of life. The $200,000 gift will help organizations focused on youth, construction relief, and hospice care through 2026.
💛 Acts of KindnessKentucky Bank Hits $2M in Student Scholarships After 25 Years
A Kentucky bank founded on one man's dying wish has now given nearly $2 million to help students afford college. This year marks 25 years since Independence Bank turned that promise into reality.
🎬 VideosPennsylvania Hockey Fans Toss 81,796 Stuffed Animals for Kids in Need
The Hershey Bears hockey team continued their heartwarming 25-year tradition of the Teddy Bear Toss, with fans launching nearly 82,000 stuffed animals onto the ice to donate to children across central Pennsylvania. A local teen's nonprofit has contributed over 125,000 plushies to the cause since its creation, proving that kindness truly multiplies.
💛 Acts of KindnessOntario Hospice Raises $95K, Surpassing Goal to Expand Compassionate Care
Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton, Ontario has achieved something extraordinary. Their end-of-year campaign not only met but exceeded its $76,000 goal by raising over $95,000, thanks to an outpouring of community support that will help open a third hospice suite and continue providing free end-of-life care.
💛 Acts of KindnessLagos Rotary Club Transforms Lives in 6 Months: $2M in Community Giving
In just six months since its charter, the Rotary Club of Banana Island in Lagos has donated medical equipment to hospitals, supported schools, and provided micro-credit to 20 market traders. Led by retired banking executive UK Eke, this vibrant new club is proving that passionate community service knows no age limit.
💛 Acts of KindnessGhana Doctor Brings Joy to 56-Year-Old Orphanage in Heartwarming Visit
In a touching first for a 56-year-old foster home, Dr. Agnes Ayisha of the Ayisha Pain Clinic delivered essential supplies and hope to vulnerable children in Ghana's Greater Accra Region. Her generous donation of food, toiletries, and necessities marks the beginning of a beautiful partnership focused on empowering the next generation.
🌐 Global NewsAustralian Airports Raise $250K for Charity from Lost Luggage Auctions
Major Australian airports are turning forgotten holiday items into heartwarming charitable contributions, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Sydney Airport alone generated over $250,000 for charity in 2025, while dedicated teams work tirelessly to reunite travelers with their precious belongings.