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Santa Monica Lions Club Comedy Night Boosts Local Nonprofits
Acts of KindnessJun 3

Santa Monica Lions Club Comedy Night Boosts Local Nonprofits

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.

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Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes

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.

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Omaha Nonprofit Helps 600 Solve Transportation Barriers
Acts of KindnessFeb 26

Omaha Nonprofit Helps 600 Solve Transportation Barriers

A former insurance executive who left his high-paying career to find purpose is now helping hundreds of Omahans get to work. Chariots 4 Hope's biggest fundraiser of the year celebrates the freedom that comes with reliable transportation.

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Shawano Festival Powers Up 6 Nonprofits Through Volunteers
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Shawano Festival Powers Up 6 Nonprofits Through Volunteers

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.

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Kentucky Jail Fundraiser Raises $15K for Recovery Program
Acts of KindnessMay 30

Kentucky Jail Fundraiser Raises $15K for Recovery Program

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.

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Tennessee Firefighters Raise Thousands With BBQ Fundraiser
Acts of KindnessMay 7

Tennessee Firefighters Raise Thousands With BBQ Fundraiser

Dickson County Fire Rescue turned their annual BBQ chicken fundraiser into a community celebration, with hundreds of supporters showing up to fuel their local heroes. The White Bluff event combined grilled chicken dinners with homemade baked goods to raise critical funds for the volunteer department.

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Charleston Fundraiser Helps Hundreds of Women Find Jobs
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Charleston Fundraiser Helps Hundreds of Women Find Jobs

A Charleston nonprofit turns designer bargain shopping into career opportunities for women reentering the workforce. Every purchase at the Summer Market directly funds job interview coaching and professional wardrobes.

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Cancer Survivor Hosts Fundraiser for Pediatric Families
Acts of KindnessFeb 24

Cancer Survivor Hosts Fundraiser for Pediatric Families

A 22-year-old cancer survivor who received $100,000 from his community is paying it forward with a foundation that helps families cover travel costs during treatment. Bryson Stein's second annual fundraiser happens Saturday in Clarkston. --- ##

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Podcasters Turn Swear Jar Into $2,000 Charity Fundraiser
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Podcasters Turn Swear Jar Into $2,000 Charity Fundraiser

A Nebraska podcast group turned a Lent challenge to stop swearing into an annual charity event that's raised thousands for local nonprofits. This year's Swearing is Caring event aims to keep growing its community impact.

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French Nonprofit Saves 9,000+ Sneakers from Landfills
Planet WinsApr 1

French Nonprofit Saves 9,000+ Sneakers from Landfills

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.

Euronews2 min read
CapRescue Fundraiser Raises Big at Rockhampton Races
Acts of KindnessApr 16

CapRescue Fundraiser Raises Big at Rockhampton Races

A community fundraiser brought 150 supporters together at Rockhampton's Callaghan Park racecourse to support CapRescue's life-saving helicopter service. The inaugural race day event combined racing excitement with auction items to fund emergency medical rescues across Central Queensland.

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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.

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Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits
SolutionsFeb 9

Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits

A former Google employee is helping nonprofits in India access millions in free tech tools they never knew existed. His startup D4NP has already unlocked over $5 million in ad grants and trained 200+ organizations to use AI.

YourStory India3 min read
Russell Springs Fundraiser Raises $111K for Students
Acts of KindnessApr 27

Russell Springs Fundraiser Raises $111K for Students

A Kentucky community rallied together this weekend to raise over $111,000 for local students in need. The annual Kevin's Kids fundraiser continues to grow, with more donations still arriving.

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AI Raises 3x More for Charity Than Human Fundraisers
Acts of KindnessJun 19

AI Raises 3x More for Charity Than Human Fundraisers

Artificial intelligence convinced people to donate nearly three times more money than professional human fundraisers in a groundbreaking Oxford study. The results suggest AI's persuasive power could transform how charities connect with donors.

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Karate Coach Battling Cancer Gets Community Fundraiser
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Karate Coach Battling Cancer Gets Community Fundraiser

A Morro Bay karate instructor facing cancer is receiving support through a weekend fundraiser as students honor his decades of impact. The community is rallying with equipment sales and baked goods to help cover medical costs.

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CLC Foundation Fundraiser Supports Student Dreams
VideosApr 11

CLC Foundation Fundraiser Supports Student Dreams

The CLC Foundation's "Hats Off" fundraiser celebrated students overcoming barriers and making their educational dreams reality. The community event highlighted how local support directly changes lives for learners who need it most.

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Miami Volunteers Give 55,000 Hours Yearly to Nonprofits
Acts of KindnessMar 15

Miami Volunteers Give 55,000 Hours Yearly to Nonprofits

Miami-Dade nonprofits face a volunteer shortage, but consistent corporate programs like FPL's year-round service show how sustained support helps communities thrive. This February, hundreds of FPL employees improved dog parks and neighborhoods during their 18th annual Power to Care Week.

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Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last
Acts of KindnessJun 13

Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last

A new book is giving African civil society leaders the practical tools they need to build organizations that survive and thrive. "Building on Solid Ground" by Jude Ilo tackles the real challenges nonprofits face, from funding struggles to staff development.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
50 Volunteers Transform Grand Island Nonprofits in One Day
Acts of KindnessJun 19

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.

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