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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.
Eight Tampa Bay community champions each received $50,000 to give to their favorite local charities, thanks to the Lightning's Community Hero program. Since 2011, the initiative has now donated nearly $36 million to 730 nonprofits across the region.
The Cambridge Community Foundation just distributed $1.4 million across 157 local organizations working to make their community stronger. Through 14 review meetings and 44 volunteer advisors, the foundation is doubling down on supporting neighbors who need it most.
A sold-out comedy fundraiser at Bergamot Station is helping a Lions Club expand support for nonprofits facing rising demand. Eight comedians brought laughs while the community rallied behind local service organizations.
Forty volunteers from nine local organizations rolled up their sleeves to transform five nonprofits across Stephens County in one powerful morning. From painting museums to planting gardens, this annual Day of Caring shows how communities thrive when neighbors help neighbors.
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
Every dollar spent at a small business does triple duty—employing neighbors, supporting local charities, and funding community projects. With 36 million small businesses now employing 60 million Americans, shopping local has never mattered more.
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.
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.
Retired professionals across Long Island are turning free time into community impact, with 500 AARP volunteers and 2,500 Northwell helpers leading a post-pandemic volunteer surge. From hospital pet therapy to lobbying in Albany, these experienced do-gooders prove that retirement is just the beginning.
Seven Longboat Key leaders are bringing together 100 women who will each donate $1,000 in a single evening to transform a local nonprofit's future. The February event lets attendees vote on which of three finalists receives the entire $100,000.
A Corpus Christi nonprofit is transforming unused showers into Texas's first free community hygiene facility, and they're calling on local volunteers to make history. Ruthie's will offer showers, laundry, food, and more to people experiencing homelessness.
Baton Rouge nonprofits just received a major boost thanks to employees who chose to give back. Cox Charities distributed $38,000 in grants to eight local organizations making a difference in their community.
A small group of Will County women meeting just four times a year has quietly donated over $270,000 to local charities over the past decade. Their simple model: everyone writes a $100 check, and together they're changing lives.
A rebranded Michigan nonprofit is using Friday bingo nights to fund career training programs that will help adults land remote jobs with major companies. The Benton Harbor Success Movement is the only licensed bingo hall within 20 miles, giving locals a fun night out while supporting their neighbors' futures.
The Milwaukee Admirals turned every goal, save, and assist this season into cold hard cash for nine local charities. Their Community Partners program, which matches corporate donations with team performance stats, delivered over $125,000 to organizations serving Milwaukee families.
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.
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.
A small Ohio community just proved that collective generosity can move mountains. Shelby County residents donated nearly $900,000 to local charities in a single giving event, boosted by matching funds from generous donors.
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.
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