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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A New Jersey high school senior who endured childhood eye surgeries and delayed treatment has won a $20,000 Coca-Cola scholarship after founding a nonprofit to help other low-income children access vision care. Brandon Delcid Rios was selected from over 107,000 applicants nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
The 240-year-old Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has been rescued from bankruptcy by a nonprofit dedicated to protecting local journalism. Despite losing $350 million over two decades, America's first newspaper west of the Allegheny Mountains will continue serving its community.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott handed out $640 million through her foundation's open application program, supporting small nonprofits across America with no strings attached. Her trust-based giving approach lets organizations spend funds however they need most.
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.
Saudi Arabia is transforming how nonprofits grow by connecting skilled volunteers with 7,800 organizations that need expertise. The approach is helping organizations manage resources better while giving young professionals real-world experience.
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.
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.
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