Project: Here We Come

07/02/2019

Racing for local charities!
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/charity-race-held-at-meadows-racetrack-delivers-a-win-for/article_98319cb0-99fa-11e9-894e-bf0f2124ac06.html

Ten local charities had a winning night at The Meadows Racetrack in North Strabane Township Friday, where they participated in the Driver Charity Challenge and Family Fun Night hosted by

07/01/2019

Warren Buffett is donating $3.6 billion to five charities!
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/01/investing/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-donation/index.html

Warren Buffett, the world's fourth wealthiest person, is donating shares of his Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate worth about $3.6 billion to five charities, including one run by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates.

06/28/2019

Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington donates $10K to the U.K. Charity Royal Mencap Society!

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kit-harington-donates-charity-game-of-thrones-fans-fundraiser

On Wednesday, Jon Snow himself gave back in a big way, donating nearly $10,000 to the U.K. charity Royal Mencap Society. This comes after an online fundraiser in Harington's name was established by "Game of Thrones" fans earlier this month.

06/26/2019

Is time more expensive than money? Is time or money more renewable than the other?
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190624140323.htm

Each year during the holiday season, soup kitchens and charities alike are flooded with offers to volunteer. But is a donation of your time most beneficial to the charity, or would a financial contribution provide more value? Researchers wondered what drives volunteering -- especially when a monetar...

06/24/2019

A live streamer for popular game Fortnite named Dr. Lupo raises nearly $1M for charity!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2019/06/23/fortnite-legend-drlupo-pulls-off-a-record-breaking-charity-stream-raising-nearly-1m/

A Fortnite star broke records with his latest stream for GuardianCon.

06/13/2019

The Vikings roll out a Vikings Table Charity Food Truck!
https://www.vikings.com/news/minnesota-vikings-foundation-rolls-out-vikings-table-charity-food-truck

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06/10/2019

$117M is raised for charity in honor of Home Depot founder Bernie Marcus!
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/117M-raised-for-charity-in-honor-of-a-Home-Depot-13965889.php

ATLANTA (AP) — A fundraising bash honoring the 90th birthday of philanthropist Bernie Marcus, one of Home Depot's founders, has raised more than $117 million for Georgia charities. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Sunday's star-studded gathering at the Atlanta Aquarium, which Marcus built,...

06/08/2019

Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke gives thanks to a subreddit for bringing awareness to a charity she supports and raising over $130,000!

https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/emilia-clarke-freefolk-charity-game-of-thrones/

'Game of Thrones' fans raised thousands.

06/05/2019

A 67 year long running tournament generates even more money for charity! Charity is the true winner for 2019's run!

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/charity-is-tournaments-top-winner-at-travelers-championship

The best golfers in the world hit the green to support a worthy cause.

06/04/2019

Check out this post on LinkedIn, showing a solution to stopping plastic from entering our waters!
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6537391977929940992

May 23, 2019: Sadie Barton posted images on LinkedIn

06/03/2019

Are you in the san Fernando Valley Area in California and are feeling charitable? Here is a guide on what charities are available!

https://www.dailynews.com/2019/06/03/charity-events-in-the-san-fernando-valley-area-june-3-10/

Find a charity or volunteer event this week, and upcoming, in the San Fernando Valley area.

05/30/2019

A grandmother is going to bike the entire length of Britain for charity!
https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/81-year-old-sets-off-on-960-mile-charity-cycle-in-memory-of-her-three-children-1-4937693

A grandmother is setting out to cycle the entire length of Britain in memory of her three children who died within four years of each other.

05/28/2019

MacKenzie Bezos is planning to donate half of her fortune, $35 billion, to charity!
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/mackenzie-bezos-fortune-charity

MacKenzie Bezos said on Tuesday that she would pledge half of her enormous fortune to charity, something her ex-husband, Jeff, has been criticized for not doing.

05/24/2019

Life for Relief continues their chariy mission in spirit of Ramadan!
https://www.arabamericannews.com/2019/05/24/life-for-relief-continues-charity-mission-in-spirit-of-ramadan/

The LIFE for Relief & Development charity has been active during Ramadan, and has plans to feed thousands of children in many countries.

05/23/2019

Wendy Williams dissolves her charity, and a week later she creates a new charity: Operation Backpack!

https://people.com/tv/wendy-williams-teams-up-with-new-charity-backpacks/

Wendy Williams was joined by her son Kevin Hunter Jr. when she announced that she was partnering with SNAX-Sational Brands on a backpack initiative

05/22/2019

These super-crops get the gold medal at Chelsea for charity! These crops can withstand climate change!

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/22/super-crops-win-gold-chelsea-charity-backed-duchess-sussex/

A charity supported by the Duchess of Sussex has planted climate change resilient super-crops in its gold medal winning garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.

05/21/2019

How easy is it to raise money for charity? As easy as using your phone!
https://www.popsci.com/how-to-fundraise-on-your-phone

05/06/2019

Want to donate money to charity? Want to turn your $10 donation to $1000? Do you care about flooding in the world? If you said yes to all of the above, Omaha Gives has you covered!

https://www.omaha.com/news/goodnews/omaha-gives-will-include-charities-providing-flood-relief-this-year/article_fc8d3f9d-8956-524a-b3cb-0c03185e9cf3.html

Nearly 1,000 nonprofits are participating. Last year, 18,000 people donated, and the program raised $7.4 million. Organizers are hoping for similar results this year.