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St. Croix Rotary Club Restores Little Bay Beach to Beauty
Acts of KindnessJan 27

St. Croix Rotary Club Restores Little Bay Beach to Beauty

Volunteers from the Rotary Club of St. Croix Mid-Isle joined forces with community partners Saturday to clean up Little Bay Beach, removing debris and restoring one of the island's natural treasures. The hands-on project shows how local action creates lasting environmental change.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Pierce County Awards $87,500 in Education Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMar 12

Pierce County Awards $87,500 in Education Scholarships

The St. Croix Valley Foundation is giving 30 to 35 Pierce County students $2,500 each to pursue their college dreams. Applications close March 15 for scholarships designed to help high school seniors and adults returning to school overcome financial barriers.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
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Community HeroesMar 16

St. Maarten Students Head to Robotics Challenge in St. Kitts

Two students from St. Maarten earned spots on their island's first robotics team heading to a regional competition. Science Week 2026 brought together 61 students from six schools to celebrate innovation and hands-on learning across the island.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessApr 13

Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships

A foundation born from tragedy just awarded its largest scholarship class ever, turning heartbreak into hope for 28 students. Since 2016, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation has given over $2 million to deserving young people in coastal Georgia.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships

The Richland County Foundation is opening its scholarship application season, offering financial support to students at every stage of their educational journey. Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $1 million to help local students pursue their dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations
SolutionsApr 17

Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations

A major packaging trade group just created a charitable foundation that will double the impact of members' donations to causes they care about. The PACK gives BACK™ Charitable Foundation starts with $6 million and aims to transform how an entire industry supports communities. #

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 13

42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships

A Torrington student is celebrating alongside 41 others after receiving scholarships from the Oregon Trail Community Foundation for the 2026-2027 school year. The foundation is making higher education more accessible for dozens of Wyoming families.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives
Acts of KindnessMar 4

Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives

The Humana Foundation just pledged $5 million to help prevent veteran suicide as part of a bold national effort to save 15,000 lives by 2032. The Louisville-based foundation is expanding its commitment to mental health support for those who served our country.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids

A foundation born from tragedy has transformed its mission into hope, funding life-saving heart surgeries for 117 children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after Ghana's deadliest football disaster.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
St. John's One Win From Back-to-Back Big East Titles
SportsMar 14

St. John's One Win From Back-to-Back Big East Titles

St. John's basketball is heading to consecutive Big East Tournament championship games for the first time in 26 years after defeating Seton Hall 78-68. The Red Storm now have a chance to make history by becoming the first St. John's team to win the tournament in back-to-back years.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Montana Foundation Gives $147M to Strengthen Communities
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Montana Foundation Gives $147M to Strengthen Communities

The Gianforte Family Foundation has donated $147 million to nonprofits since 2004, with $112 million staying in Montana to support rescue missions, education programs, and family services. Last year alone set a record with $16 million in grants, including $1.4 million to Flathead Valley organizations.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids
SolutionsFeb 12

Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids

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.

Space.com3 min read
Bald Eagles Thrive in Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Planet WinsJan 21

Bald Eagles Thrive in Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Once nearly extinct with only four nests in Ohio in 1979, bald eagles now nest successfully in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with 21 eaglets taking flight since 2007. The comeback story signals a dramatic ecological recovery for a valley once choked by heavy industry.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
Volunteers Shave Heads, Raise Money for Kids with Cancer
Community HeroesFeb 18

Volunteers Shave Heads, Raise Money for Kids with Cancer

Volunteers lined up to have their heads shaved in support of children battling cancer, raising funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The foundation provides crucial support and hope to kids diagnosed with cancer and their families. ---

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Egypt Launches Technology Valleys to Drive Innovation
InnovationMar 24

Egypt Launches Technology Valleys to Drive Innovation

Egypt is creating "Technology Valleys" at universities to transform academic research into real products and businesses. The new system rewards professors for patents and startups, not just published papers.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
Death Valley Superbloom Could Dazzle California This Spring
Planet WinsFeb 14

Death Valley Superbloom Could Dazzle California This Spring

One of Earth's driest places is preparing to burst into a carpet of wildflowers in a rare natural phenomenon. Death Valley National Park officials say conditions look promising for a superbloom that could paint the desert in brilliant colors.

Smithsonian2 min read
Sweden Launches Massive Green Hydrogen Valley Project
InnovationJan 26

Sweden Launches Massive Green Hydrogen Valley Project

Sweden just kicked off its first large-scale Hydrogen Valley, a six-year EU-funded project aiming to produce 4,000 tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. Over 40 partners are working together to build an integrated clean energy ecosystem from coast to coast.

Google News - Sweden Renewable3 min read
Valley Churches Open Doors for Community Healing Night
Acts of KindnessMar 5

Valley Churches Open Doors for Community Healing Night

Eleven churches across Ohio's Mahoning Valley are opening their doors Wednesday evening for anyone seeking a fresh start. The annual "Light Is On For You" event offers a welcoming space for reflection and renewal during a season traditionally focused on personal growth.

Google News - Reconciliation2 min read
St. John's Wins Record 11th BIG EAST Baseball Title
SportsMay 25

St. John's Wins Record 11th BIG EAST Baseball Title

St. John's Red Storm claimed their 11th BIG EAST Baseball Championship with a 5-3 victory over Creighton, setting a conference record. The Red Storm rallied from behind to secure their second title in three seasons at Ohio's Prasco Park.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
FATE Foundation Trains 256,000 Nigerian Entrepreneurs
SolutionsApr 25

FATE Foundation Trains 256,000 Nigerian Entrepreneurs

A quiet Nigerian nonprofit has spent 26 years building something remarkable: a quarter million trained entrepreneurs creating jobs across all 36 states. The ripple effects of FATE Foundation's work now reach 1.7 million people.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup3 min read

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