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Boulder County Volunteers Give 2,500 Hours to Help Nonprofits
Acts of KindnessMay 14

Boulder County Volunteers Give 2,500 Hours to Help Nonprofits

More than 90 volunteers in Boulder County donate nearly 2,500 hours each year to decide where community funding goes. Their work ensures donations reach the nonprofits that need them most.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Eugene Volunteers Fix 200 Donated Bikes for Kids in Need
Acts of KindnessFeb 7

Eugene Volunteers Fix 200 Donated Bikes for Kids in Need

A Eugene nonprofit gathered volunteers to repair 200 donated bicycles destined for local children who need them. Shift Community Cycles opened its new workspace to community members ready to turn generous donations into wheels for kids.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
NJ Nurse Donates Kidney to Dad, Now Champions Organ Donation
Acts of KindnessMay 25

NJ Nurse Donates Kidney to Dad, Now Champions Organ Donation

When Karen Stash saw her father deteriorating on dialysis, the Carteret nurse gave him one of her kidneys and a second chance at life. Now she's using her story to inspire others in Hispanic communities to consider organ donation.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Tennessee Women Donate $19K to Boys & Girls Club
Acts of KindnessJun 3

Tennessee Women Donate $19K to Boys & Girls Club

A group of 100 women in Tellico Village just handed the Boys & Girls Club of Loudon County a $19,000 donation to help serve the 80 kids currently on their waiting list. The quarterly giving circle has now supported dozens of local nonprofits fighting to help their neighbors in need.

Google: charity donation3 min read
UK App Unites 11,000 Charities in One Monthly Donation
InnovationMay 21

UK App Unites 11,000 Charities in One Monthly Donation

A new nonprofit app from Hove lets donors support multiple charities through a single monthly payment while tracking their real-world impact. Legacy connects 11,000 UK organizations on one platform, making it easier to turn good intentions into consistent giving.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Tampa Bay Lightning Grants $400K to Local Nonprofits
Community HeroesApr 1

Tampa Bay Lightning Grants $400K to Local Nonprofits

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.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Cleveland Crisis Center Gets $3M Health System Donation
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Cleveland Crisis Center Gets $3M Health System Donation

A $3 million donation from Sisters of Charity Health System is keeping Cleveland's new behavioral health crisis center on track to open. The gift ensures the city will soon have a dedicated facility to help people in mental health emergencies.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work
Community HeroesMar 21

Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work

A German influencer placed an AirTag in donated sneakers and discovered they traveled 800 kilometers across five countries before appearing at a Bosnian market. His experiment is pushing charities to be more transparent about where donations actually go.

Google: charity donation3 min read
Las Vegas Music Nonprofit Gets $5K for Veterans, At-Risk Youth
Acts of KindnessJun 8

Las Vegas Music Nonprofit Gets $5K for Veterans, At-Risk Youth

A Las Vegas nonprofit that puts instruments in the hands of students, veterans, and at-risk youth just received $5,000 through an employee-driven giving campaign. Life By Music has donated over 700 instruments and served nearly 4,000 children in the past decade.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Orlando Nonprofit Hits $200M in Free School Supplies
Acts of KindnessMay 13

Orlando Nonprofit Hits $200M in Free School Supplies

A Gift for Teaching has distributed $200 million worth of free school supplies to Central Florida classrooms since 1998. Every dollar donated provides $10 in resources for students in high-need schools.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities
Acts of KindnessJun 8

UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities

British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Australia Lifts Blood Donation Ban for Gay Men
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Australia Lifts Blood Donation Ban for Gay Men

For the first time, Dr. Erol Dalkic donated blood after Australia removed outdated restrictions that kept LGBTQI+ people from giving. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.

SBS Australia2 min read
Australia Drops Blood Donation Limits for LGBTQ+ Community
Acts of KindnessApr 19

Australia Drops Blood Donation Limits for LGBTQ+ Community

Starting April 20, Australia eliminates decades-old restrictions, allowing thousands of gay, bisexual, and transgender people in monogamous relationships to donate blood for the first time. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.

ABC Australia3 min read
Blood Donation Rules Relaxed: Tattoos, Travel Now OK
Health & WellnessFeb 5

Blood Donation Rules Relaxed: Tattoos, Travel Now OK

The FDA has quietly updated blood donation rules in recent years, but most people still think they can't donate because of outdated myths. Common barriers like tattoos, vaccines, and travel restrictions have been dramatically reduced.

Medical Xpress2 min read
South Korea Streamlines Crypto Donations for Charities
Acts of KindnessJan 26

South Korea Streamlines Crypto Donations for Charities

South Korean charities are embracing cryptocurrency donations and pushing for simpler one-click systems to make giving easier. With over 10 million crypto users in the country, organizations see digital currency as the future of charitable giving.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Ripple Donates £60K in Crypto to Children's Cancer Center
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Ripple Donates £60K in Crypto to Children's Cancer Center

Ripple just made history as the first company to donate cryptocurrency to Great Ormond Street Hospital, contributing £60,000 in XRP toward a new cancer center for children. The donation will help build a state-of-the-art facility opening in 2028.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Slovakia's First Robot Kidney Donation Saves Daughter
Health & WellnessJan 29

Slovakia's First Robot Kidney Donation Saves Daughter

A mother in Slovakia donated her kidney to her 28-year-old daughter using groundbreaking robotic surgery, marking the country's first robot-assisted living kidney donation. The procedure offers hope for 370 patients waiting for transplants and could help address the organ shortage crisis.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough3 min read
50 Volunteers Transform Grand Island Nonprofits in One Day
Acts of Kindness4d ago

50 Volunteers Transform Grand Island Nonprofits in One Day

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
UK Tax Change Removes Barrier to Business Charity Donations
SolutionsJun 6

UK Tax Change Removes Barrier to Business Charity Donations

British businesses can now donate office equipment and surplus stock to charities without paying extra VAT, removing a tax barrier that previously discouraged corporate giving. The timing couldn't be better as UK charity donations dropped £1.4 billion last year.

Google: charity donation2 min read

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