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St. Croix Rotary Club Restores Little Bay Beach to Beauty
Acts of Kindness•Jan 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 Cleanup•2 min read
Pierce County Awards $87,500 in Education Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Mar 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 Awarded•2 min read
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Community Heroes•Mar 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 innovation•3 min read
Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Apr 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 Awarded•2 min read
Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Jan 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 Awarded•2 min read
Foundation Donates $500K Before Closing in Marisa's Name
Acts of Kindness•Aug 3

Foundation Donates $500K Before Closing in Marisa's Name

A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a brave 13-year-old has donated half a million dollars to help sick children before concluding its heartfelt mission. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation spent nine years turning one girl's inspiring spirit into hope for thousands of families.

Google News - Charity Donation Million•2 min read
Victoria Foundation Awards $6M to 243 Charities
Solutions•Jul 14

Victoria Foundation Awards $6M to 243 Charities

A Canadian community foundation just distributed over $6 million to more than 240 local organizations tackling food insecurity, housing, and youth support. The 90-year-old Victoria Foundation is proving that flexible funding can strengthen entire communities during challenging times.

Google: philanthropy gives•2 min read
Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations
Solutions•Apr 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 gives•2 min read
Foundation Donates $500K, Ends Mission After 9 Years
Acts of Kindness•Aug 3

Foundation Donates $500K, Ends Mission After 9 Years

A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a 13-year-old heart transplant patient has donated half a million dollars to help children in need before closing its doors. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation's nine-year mission kept alive the legacy of a brave girl who inspired thousands. #

Google News - Charity Donation Million•3 min read
Foundation Treats 50 Nigerian Kids for Eye Problems
Acts of Kindness•Sep 8

Foundation Treats 50 Nigerian Kids for Eye Problems

When dozens of children in a rural Nigerian village developed mysterious eye conditions, a foundation stepped in to provide free specialist care. The T.Y. Danjuma Foundation is covering all medical costs, travel, and accommodation for 50 kids now receiving treatment.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•May 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 Awarded•2 min read
Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives
Acts of Kindness•Mar 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 gives•2 min read
Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids
Acts of Kindness•May 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 Ghana•2 min read
Bronx Foundation Gives 600 Students Free Back-to-School Help
Acts of Kindness•Sep 18

Bronx Foundation Gives 600 Students Free Back-to-School Help

The Bronx Community Foundation handed out 600 backpacks filled with supplies at two August events, ensuring local students started the school year ready to succeed. Led by Executive Director LaToya Williams-Belfort, who grew up in the Bronx, the foundation has now invested over $15 million in the borough since 2017.

Google: philanthropy gives•3 min read
St. John's One Win From Back-to-Back Big East Titles
Sports•Mar 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 - Sports•2 min read
Montana Foundation Gives $147M to Strengthen Communities
Acts of Kindness•Mar 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 gives•2 min read
Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids
Solutions•Feb 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.com•3 min read
Bald Eagles Thrive in Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Planet Wins•Jan 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 Success•2 min read
Volunteers Shave Heads, Raise Money for Kids with Cancer
Community Heroes•Feb 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 help•2 min read
Egypt Launches Technology Valleys to Drive Innovation
Innovation•Mar 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 Innovation•2 min read

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