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Thanks to a federal program change, schools, hospitals, and charities can finally afford clean energy projects that were once out of reach. The Direct Pay program turns tax credits into actual money these organizations can use.
A new fund is offering up to $250,000 per year to nonprofits bringing quality STEM education to under-resourced schools. The Education Opportunity Fund prioritizes programs that prove real impact and can grow beyond their initial communities.
A nonprofit in Washington's Highline area is opening its doors to volunteers who want to bring more art into their community. Burien Arts Association needs helpers with all kinds of talents to expand its programs across five local cities.
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 Decatur food bank that faced potential closure just exceeded its $410,000 fundraising goal thanks to massive community support. The Good Samaritan Inn can now continue feeding neighbors in need after 43 years of service.
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.
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 Pan-African organization just launched a program giving 500 African nonprofits free management software worth $5,000 each to help them meet donor requirements. The initiative tackles a critical problem: many effective charities lose funding not because their work is weak, but because they lack the financial and accountability systems donors require.
Three San Diego organizations just received free electric vehicles to help serve low-income communities while slashing fuel costs. The $14 million program will save thousands weekly in gas expenses that can now fund programs for seniors and families.
A nonprofit in Harlem combines figure skating with STEM education, helping girls of color break into a predominantly white sport while boosting their academic skills. After nearly three decades, the program has proven that skating builds more than athletic ability.
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 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 Georgia organization is helping volunteers understand the real challenges people face after prison through an eye-opening simulation experience. ReNForce's interactive program lets community members experience the frustrations and barriers that make reentry so difficult.
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.
Roswell Park Cancer Center launches two free 12-week programs that blend fitness with research to help survivors restore their strength and confidence. Both virtual and in-person options make recovery support accessible to everyone.
A new six-week arts program in Saudi Arabia will train emerging creatives while celebrating national identity. The program gives young artists 72 hours of professional instruction and official certification.
A rebranded Michigan nonprofit is using Friday bingo nights to fund career training programs that will help adults land remote jobs with major companies. The Benton Harbor Success Movement is the only licensed bingo hall within 20 miles, giving locals a fun night out while supporting their neighbors' futures.
Jermaine Wilson went from two prison sentences to mayor and pastor after a Christian prison program helped him transform his life. Now the program he credits with saving him just became the first to receive federal designation for reducing recidivism by over 50%.
While Oklahoma ranks near the bottom nationally in education, afterschool programs are showing real results with 75% of participants reporting better school performance. Now parents and students are pushing lawmakers to fund these proven programs statewide.
A grassroots organization in San Miguel de Allende is reviewing 314 applications from young Mexicans who want to attend university but can't afford it. The program has already helped 338 students graduate with an 83% success rate in a country where only 26% of university students finish their degrees.
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