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Air Force Airman Lilliana Morales hadn't been home to Pittsburgh in two years because flights cost too much on a junior enlisted salary. Thanks to a nonprofit called Miles for Military, she just hugged her family at the airport after earning her trip through volunteer work.
A groundbreaking solar financing model is helping nonprofits in low-income neighborhoods cut electricity costs by up to 15% while creating resilience hubs that keep communities safe during power outages. Over 140 organizations across 20 states have already made the switch, transforming savings into stronger services for nearly 400,000 people.
An online art competition called "The People's Artist" raised $6.8 million for The Art of Elysium, a charity that brings creative opportunities to people in need. The two-month contest represents more revenue than the charity has typically raised in an entire year.
A free app that helped thousands escape California's wildfires is now expanding to monitor floods across all 50 states. Watch Duty alerts people to disasters before official warnings, giving communities precious extra minutes to evacuate.
Two research ethicists launched North Star Review Board to fix a broken system that's supposed to protect people in medical studies. Their nonprofit model offers hope after decades of scandals showed for-profit oversight boards putting profits before patient safety.
When the Trump administration shut down Climate.gov, fired staff launched Climate.us to preserve a decade of free climate education. In two weeks, the independent site has already attracted 800,000 page views.
A nonprofit called WHEN Justice is funding the scientific evidence small environmental groups need to win lawsuits against major polluters. Their first case forced AT&T to remove 100,000 pounds of toxic lead cables from Lake Tahoe in just nine weeks.
The Atlanta Beltline just made it easier for residents to give back with a new online volunteer portal that puts everything in one place. From trail cleanups to art programming, Atlantans can now find opportunities, sign up, and track their community impact with just a few clicks.
A Chicago nonprofit serving people with disabilities just locked in 20 years of electricity savings through community solar projects. The partnership will save money while powering homes with clean energy.
A simple digital feature letting donors light virtual candles for loved ones increased memorial fundraising by over 50%. The discovery could transform how charities connect with supporters who want to give with meaning.
USAFacts is calling on Congress to invest in public data infrastructure so every American can access clear information about how their government works. The campaign comes as federal data collection faces unprecedented challenges.
A nonprofit foundation is turning abandoned pharmaceutical treatments into life-saving therapies for children with rare diseases. Their first rescued drug just won FDA approval and sparked a $3.4 billion acquisition.