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A giving circle in Southern Georgian Bay just raised nearly $14,000 in a single meeting to help cancer patients access free care. The donation will expand vital services like counseling, massage therapy, and financial aid to families facing cancer.
A new Jersey Mike's in Springfield is giving customers a free sub when they donate just $3 to help people with disabilities. The weekend promotion supports United Rehabilitation Services, a partner that's raised over $250,000 with the sandwich chain over 15 years.
Volunteers in Owensboro let themselves get "locked up" to help people fighting addiction. The playful fundraiser brought in $5,000 more than expected for a life-changing recovery program.
A Santa Clarita orthodontist turned patient appointments into a lifeline for children with special needs, raising nearly $5,000 in a single day. Dr. Megan LeCornu's creative charity event brought 60 families together to support therapeutic horseback riding programs. #
A South Carolina social club just turned tea parties and fashion shows into $7,500 for animals, housing, and community services. The Aiken Newcomers Club proves friendship and fundraising make a perfect match.
Employees at Cavanna Homes came together for a year of creative fundraising that delivered nearly £15,000 to Children's Hospice South West. From charity golf days to show home furniture auctions, their efforts will help families facing the hardest moments imaginable.
Webster City High School seniors took home nearly $200,000 in scholarship money this spring, including one special award that teaches the power of giving back. The Anderson Family scholarship carries a simple message: pay it forward.
An Ohio car dealership just handed over $55,000 to local charities, proving that buying a car can change lives. Through customer purchases, Boardman Subaru funded 115,000 meals and critical care for sick kids.
Nine Knox County students are heading to Ohio State University with financial support totaling $18,500, thanks to their local alumni club's commitment to education. The scholarships reward merit and keep talented hometown students pursuing their dreams.
After 42 years in aviation, Nari Williams-Singh celebrated his career by donating $500,000 to build an auditorium at New Forest High School in rural Jamaica. His gift brings the school closer to creating a facility that will serve six surrounding farming communities. #
Eight Muskingum County students just received $10,000 scholarships from a couple who never forgot where they came from. The best part? Every recipient plans to return and give back to their hometown.
A Brighton café is hosting a special charity dinner where every ticket sold goes directly to helping street children in Dhaka. With a matching donation pledge, the June event could double its impact for kids who need shelter, food, and education.
The WM Phoenix Open just broke its own fundraising record for the fourth year running, raising over $20.1 million for Arizona nonprofits. That's $2 million more than last year's already impressive haul.
Fifty-six graduating seniors from Marshfield High School just received over half a million dollars in scholarships from their own community. The scholarships include renewable awards up to $90,000 and support both college and trade school dreams.
A Nepalese-owned restaurant in Cardiff brought guests on a culinary journey from the Himalayas to the coast, raising over £2,000 for Marie Curie hospice care. The May fundraiser showcased how immigrant-owned businesses are giving back to communities that welcomed them.
The Nashville Predators Foundation just wrapped its most generous season ever, distributing over $4 million to Middle Tennessee communities. In one day alone, 199 local nonprofits received grants totaling more than $855,000.
Elementary students in Pierre, South Dakota, just hit their $7,500 fundraising goal for the ninth year running. Their total contribution to helping local cancer patients now tops $60,000.
A North Carolina restaurant won $2,400 through a unique weather prediction charity program and donated half to help local families fighting cancer. The funds will ease financial burdens for cancer patients during treatment.
A Madison County donation drive is gathering suitcases to give homeless families dignity as they rebuild their lives. The simple act of providing luggage helps shelter residents carry their belongings with pride during their fresh start.
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.
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