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Charter Schools and the Walton Family
Wow! The Walton Family Foundation has “invested” over $385,000,000 in charter schools in the last 20 years, almost 25% of charter schools built during that time. I am not necessarily surprised that the owners of Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club are …
$2M to Boost Diversity in Engineering
Thanks to a grant from the aerospace giant Northrop Grumman, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is getting a boost to increase African American engineering bachelor’s degree recipients from 3,500 to 10,000 by 2025. The company will give NSBE …
Free Alternative Spring Break Opportunity
The non-profit organization CODE2040 is offering Black and Latino college students an all expenses paid opportunity to explore the tech world with an alternative spring break in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Tech Trek, CODE2040’s new program, gives college students …
College Scholarships for Veterans
Wells Fargo recently announced its partnership with Scholarship America to administer a scholarship program and an emergency grant program for veterans and the spouses of disabled veterans. Applications for the renewable postsecondary scholarships are due by February 29, 2016. …
Tweet for a Chance at $10,000
If you pay for goods and services by writing checks, you are familiar with Deluxe Corporation, a leading maker of personal and business checks. The company is giving away $100,000 to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Top tweets will receive $10,000 …
This Non-Profit Organization Changes Lives
During the month of October, the non-profit organization Friends of CICS Tennis is competing with several other community tennis organizations in the Midwest. If this non-profit raises the most money by October 31st, South Side Junior Tennis will receive $1,000 …
Serena Williams – Champion On & Off The Court
Who won 94% of her tennis matches this year? Serena Williams, that’s who! Who ranks number one in 2015 women’s tennis prize money? Serena Williams! Who holds the number one ranking for women’s tennis career prize money? Serena Williams, of course! …
August Is Black Philanthropy Month
We are halfway through Black Philanthropy Month. The organizers are highlighting organizations and people who are giving back to their communities. For the rest of the month I will be sharing stories about philanthropy benefiting and supporting people and communities of …
2015 Non-Profit Spotlight: Blessings in a Backpack
That one moment convinced me as to the importance of the work of Blessings in a Backpack. For us it’s just a cheese stick. For the little girl, it was a critical part of her weekend. The cheese stick would …
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