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Meet Charis Jones, the fashion CEO changing lives in Africa and beyond

Meet Charis Jones, the fashion CEO changing lives in Africa and beyond

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Charis Jones, CEO and Creative Director of Sassy Jones, is the first black female entrepreneur to build two girls dormitories at a Kenyan education center in Africa.…

In Philanthropy: Marc Benioff Donates Land to Combat Hawaii’s Housing Crisis and More

In Philanthropy: Marc Benioff Donates Land to Combat Hawaii’s Housing Crisis and More

The Salesforce CEO’s combined donation of land and cash will help build new affordable housing developments. By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly • 12/21/23 5:15pm From a $20 million endowment fund benefiting a New Orleans-based museum…

MacKenzie Scott donated $2 billion to charity this year—or a total of $16.5 billion since starting her quest to give away everything ‘until the safe is empty’

MacKenzie Scott donated $2 billion to charity this year—or a total of $16.5 billion since starting her quest to give away everything ‘until the safe is empty’

BYJORDAN FITZGERALD AND BLOOMBERGDecember 7, 2023 at 4:53 PM EST MacKenzie Scott donated $2.15 billion to charity over the past year, with gifts going to nonprofits ranging from the Asian American Journalists…

FORBES ASIA’S 2023 HEROES OF PHILANTHROPY

FORBES ASIA’S 2023 HEROES OF PHILANTHROPY

Our 17th edition of the annual list spotlights 15 philanthropists who have in the past year shown commitment and donated generously to causes close to their hearts. Every year, our…

(RED) CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH GIFTS AND EXPERIENCES THAT FIGHT AIDS & SAVE LIVES

(RED) CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH GIFTS AND EXPERIENCES THAT FIGHT AIDS & SAVE LIVES

APPLE MARKS WORLD AIDS DAY, BANK OF AMERICA WINTER VILLAGE AT BRYANT PARK TURNS (RED), AND THE (RED) “HOLIDAY EDIT” BRIMS WITH GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/…

Twitter Philanthropist Bill Pulte Makes Good on Promise to President Trump and Gives $30,000 to Recently Homeless Nashville Veteran

Twitter Philanthropist Bill Pulte Makes Good on Promise to President Trump and Gives $30,000 to Recently Homeless Nashville Veteran

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Twitter philanthropist and businessman Bill Pulte is making good on his promise to President Trump this morning with a $30,000 gift to a veteran in need. A Nashville, TN female Veteran…

Pro-Israel Philanthropists Dr. Miriam & Sheldon Adelson Receive the Friends Of Zion Award

Pro-Israel Philanthropists Dr. Miriam & Sheldon Adelson Receive the Friends Of Zion Award

JERUSALEM, July 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Friends of Zion Museum bestowed the FOZ Award upon major Pro-Israel philanthropists Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, in recognition of their unwavering dedication to strengthening the State of Israel and…

Freedom Mortgage’s Michael Middleman Receives Philanthropy Award

Freedom Mortgage’s Michael Middleman Receives Philanthropy Award

The Philadelphia Inquirer recognizes EVP of mortgage lender for giving back through the USO MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Freedom Mortgage Corporation, a privately held, full-service mortgage lender licensed in…

Park West Gallery And Park West Foundation Sponsor Fostering Futures Scholarship Event

Park West Gallery And Park West Foundation Sponsor Fostering Futures Scholarship Event

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Established in 2006 by Park West Gallery, the nonprofit Park West Foundation works tirelessly to meet the urgent needs of young adults aging out of the…

Chick-fil-A Foundation Awards $1.23 million through the 2018 True Inspiration Awards

Chick-fil-A Foundation Awards $1.23 million through the 2018 True Inspiration Awards

ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Chick-fil-A® Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2018 True Inspiration Awards. The 23 deserving not-for-profits, which represent 13 states…

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