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A Silicon Valley nonprofit is working to protect our planet from dangerous asteroid impacts through research, education, and global cooperation. Since 2002, the B612 Foundation has been advancing asteroid detection and deflection strategies while teaching the world about these cosmic threats.
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.
A small-town nonprofit has spent half a century turning entrepreneurial dreams into reality across Northern New York. The Adirondack Economic Development Corporation just celebrated 50 years of helping businesses launch, grow, and thrive.
A Boston nonprofit has spent 15 years connecting children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating life-changing friendships. More than 4,500 kids have joined teams as official members, attending practices and building confidence alongside 112,500 student athletes.
MaineStream Finance just celebrated 25 years of helping Mainers who traditional banks turned away. The nonprofit has transformed from a small community program into a statewide lifeline for homeownership and small business dreams.
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.
NASA scientists erupted in "audible screams of delight" when Artemis 2 astronauts reported seeing five micrometeorite impacts flash across the moon's far side. The unexpected observations mark the first human-witnessed lunar impacts in over 50 years.
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 scientist just launched a $500 million initiative to rebuild how research gets done in the age of artificial intelligence. The nonprofit will tackle the unsexy infrastructure problems holding back scientific breakthroughs.
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.
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.
A new report reveals Indiana's regional development program generated over $675 million in economic impact and created 3,523 jobs across all 92 counties. The initiative shows what happens when government, nonprofits, and businesses team up to strengthen local communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After beating rare stage four cancer three times, healthcare executive Chris Goldsmith wrote a survival guide and launched a nonprofit to transform patient care. His mission: collect real patient stories and use AI to push the healthcare industry toward meaningful change.
When federal funding dried up for Hawaii's nonprofits, a statewide volunteer movement stepped in to save essential services. One organization is now connecting thousands of helpers with communities desperately needing support.
After surviving rare stage four cancer three times, healthcare CEO Chris Goldsmith turned his 15 years of industry experience into a mission to transform the system from the inside. His new book and nonprofit aim to give patients the tools and voice they desperately need.
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