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Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships
Acts of Kindness3h ago

Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships

A foundation born from tragedy just awarded its largest scholarship class ever, turning heartbreak into hope for 28 students. Since 2016, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation has given over $2 million to deserving young people in coastal Georgia.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Foundation Brings Clean Water to 40,000 in Nigeria
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Foundation Brings Clean Water to 40,000 in Nigeria

Three new boreholes are transforming daily life for over 40,000 residents in Ogun State, Nigeria, ending long walks for water and reducing disease risk. The Rachael Abeje Salako Memorial Foundation marked World Water Day by showcasing how simple infrastructure can change entire communities.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Foundation Screens 1,000+ Teens for Hidden Heart Risks
Health & WellnessMar 2

Foundation Screens 1,000+ Teens for Hidden Heart Risks

A Michigan foundation is saving young lives by offering free heart screenings to teenagers, detecting potentially fatal conditions before symptoms appear. The Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation has already screened over 1,000 local teens.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Rochester Foundation Awards $50K in Hockey Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 31

Rochester Foundation Awards $50K in Hockey Scholarships

A Minnesota foundation turned grief into giving, awarding 34 scholarships worth $50,000 to teen hockey players this January. They've now given out over 100 scholarships in memory of a 13-year-old who embodied leadership and kindness on the ice.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Manhattan Family Awards Scholarships Honoring Late Teen
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Manhattan Family Awards Scholarships Honoring Late Teen

A Manhattan family has turned their grief into action, awarding college scholarships to honor their 15-year-old son who died by suicide in 2020. The Jackson Lewis Memorial Foundation will grant five $1,000 scholarships to Lincoln-Way West High School seniors this year.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Mary Joy Foundation Expands Scholarships to 9 Students
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Mary Joy Foundation Expands Scholarships to 9 Students

A Georgia foundation honoring a teen who died days before graduation is now offering scholarships to students at all three Troup County high schools. Nine awards totaling over $10,000 will help seniors pursue their dreams in 2026.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read