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UND Fraternities and Sororities Give Back All Year
Acts of KindnessApr 30

UND Fraternities and Sororities Give Back All Year

Greek life organizations at the University of North Dakota are raising thousands of dollars for charity through creative philanthropy events that bring the entire campus together. From donation drives to all-you-can-eat fundraisers, these students are proving that giving back is at the heart of their mission.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Arizona Diamondbacks Hit $100 Million in Charity Giving
Acts of KindnessMar 9

Arizona Diamondbacks Hit $100 Million in Charity Giving

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.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Doctor Honored for 27 Years Giving Back to Nebraska Hospital
Community HeroesApr 8

Doctor Honored for 27 Years Giving Back to Nebraska Hospital

Dr. Lissa Woodruff received CHI Health Good Samaritan's Champion of Philanthropy Award for her decades of service and generous giving. Her story shows how one physician's commitment can strengthen an entire community's healthcare.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Veterans Charity Volunteers Find Healing While Giving Back
Community Heroes19h ago

Veterans Charity Volunteers Find Healing While Giving Back

Volunteers at Royal Star & Garter homes across the UK are discovering that caring for veterans helps them heal from their own grief. These dedicated helpers, many who lost loved ones at the charity's care facilities, are now returning to give back and find comfort in the process.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Scottish Builder Gives £80K to Charity for 80th Birthday
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Scottish Builder Gives £80K to Charity for 80th Birthday

A Scottish construction company is celebrating eight decades in business by donating £80,000 to three charities. McTaggart Construction will split the gift among organizations helping families, cancer patients, and homeless people across Scotland.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Construction Crew Beautifies Downtown Terre Haute
Acts of KindnessMay 1

Construction Crew Beautifies Downtown Terre Haute

Employees from Garmong Construction traded their hardhats for gardening gloves to brighten downtown Terre Haute. The team planted flowers, spread mulch, and cleaned up trash to give back to their community.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
7 Simple Work Habits That Give You Your Evenings Back
SolutionsApr 15

7 Simple Work Habits That Give You Your Evenings Back

Millions of workers feel trapped in "functional panic" mode, losing their evenings to endless notifications and false urgency. These seven research-backed strategies help you reclaim your time without sacrificing your career.

Times of India - Good News3 min read
Cancer Survivor's T-Shirt Brand Gives Back to Research
Community HeroesApr 8

Cancer Survivor's T-Shirt Brand Gives Back to Research

A mother of four who beat cancer launched a graphic tee business that donates one percent of every sale to the American Cancer Society. Her brand turns personal hardship into hope through fashion with a purpose.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
South Australia Launches Week to Inspire Giving
SolutionsApr 23

South Australia Launches Week to Inspire Giving

South Australia's first-ever Giving Week launches May 4-8 to inspire generosity across the state, backed by major philanthropists including Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation. The initiative comes as food charities struggle with record demand, turning away one in five people seeking help.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Martha's Vineyard Gives $1.2M to 122 Graduating Seniors
Acts of KindnessJun 8

Martha's Vineyard Gives $1.2M to 122 Graduating Seniors

A small island community just awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships to its graduating class, with every single student having volunteered during high school. Over 500 individual scholarships recognized students for academics, athletics, and their dedication to giving back.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Lost Holocaust Photos Give 3,800 Victims Their Faces Back
Community HeroesMay 22

Lost Holocaust Photos Give 3,800 Victims Their Faces Back

After disappearing for 80 years, 98 photographs from the first major Nazi roundup in Paris have been found and put on display. The images show the individual faces of Jewish men arrested in 1941, giving survivors like 91-year-old Liliane Ryszfeld a precious connection to loved ones murdered in Auschwitz.

Euronews3 min read
Student Coffee Shop Gives $250K Back to Community
Acts of KindnessApr 27

Student Coffee Shop Gives $250K Back to Community

A student-run coffee shop at UNC Chapel Hill has donated over $250,000 to local causes since 2016. CEO Kyle Daniels is proving that sustainable business and social impact can brew together perfectly.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Singer Jeffrey Osborne's Foundation Gives $1.5M to RI Youth
Acts of KindnessMay 22

Singer Jeffrey Osborne's Foundation Gives $1.5M to RI Youth

Four-time Grammy nominee Jeffrey Osborne has channeled his success into giving back, with his foundation donating over $1.5 million to Rhode Island youth programs since 2012. Through an annual celebrity golf tournament, the Providence native proves that hometown heroes can create lasting change.

Google: philanthropy gives3 min read
Cubs Legend Rizzo Gives Back to Chicago Youth 10 Years Later
SportsJun 10

Cubs Legend Rizzo Gives Back to Chicago Youth 10 Years Later

Anthony Rizzo is celebrating 10 years since breaking baseball's longest championship drought by helping Chicago teens chase their own dreams. The retired Cubs hero partnered with Abbott and Real Madrid to send 16 young soccer players to Spain.

Fox News Sports2 min read
St. John's One Win From Back-to-Back Big East Titles
SportsMar 14

St. John's One Win From Back-to-Back Big East Titles

St. John's basketball is heading to consecutive Big East Tournament championship games for the first time in 26 years after defeating Seton Hall 78-68. The Red Storm now have a chance to make history by becoming the first St. John's team to win the tournament in back-to-back years.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Rory McIlroy Wins Back-to-Back Masters in Historic Rally
SportsApr 13

Rory McIlroy Wins Back-to-Back Masters in Historic Rally

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy joined golf's elite trio by winning his second consecutive Masters Tournament, rallying from three shots down to claim his sixth major title. Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods had previously won back-to-back green jackets at Augusta National.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Findlay Winner Donates $2,500 Prize Back to Student Athletes
Acts of KindnessJan 21

Findlay Winner Donates $2,500 Prize Back to Student Athletes

A Findlay fundraiser winner just gave his entire $2,500 prize back to support local high school athletes. The Trojan Club's ball drop event brought the community together for a cause that keeps giving.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
New Zealand Cricketers Score Back-to-Back Centuries in Belfast
SportsMay 27

New Zealand Cricketers Score Back-to-Back Centuries in Belfast

Two New Zealand cricketers turned around a struggling match with back-to-back centuries at Ireland's Stormont ground, thrilling fans at the historic first Test meeting between the nations. After losing four wickets early, the teammates fought back with an impressive 217-run partnership.

BBC Sport2 min read
Egypt Launches ECOBuild Forum for Green Construction
Planet WinsMar 26

Egypt Launches ECOBuild Forum for Green Construction

Egypt just launched a major initiative bringing together construction leaders, investors, and experts to build a roadmap for low-carbon buildings. The ECOBuild Forum aims to transform Egypt's booming construction sector into a sustainability powerhouse by 2030.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
TCU Women Win Back-to-Back Big 12 Championships
SportsFeb 26

TCU Women Win Back-to-Back Big 12 Championships

The TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball team just clinched their second consecutive Big 12 championship, becoming only the fourth program in conference history to repeat as regular season champions. From last place three years ago to back-to-back titles, this is one of college basketball's most remarkable turnarounds.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read

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