#donations
#donations

Law

Brooklyn Lawyers Are Helping People Get Suited For Reentry

Having access to a suit can significantly impact an individual's reintegration into society after being in the justice system. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Wish Book readers deliver for Bay Area nonprofit groups

Mercury News Wish Book readers donated over $772,000 for worthy causes.

Wish Book and Share the Spirit campaigns raised a combined $1.3 million, the fourth consecutive year of seven-figure donations. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Generous readers surpass Share the Spirit's goal for giving to nonprofits

Generous Share the Spirit readers have contributed $529,294 to the annual campaign so far, exceeding the $500,000 goal.

About 28,000 individuals and families will benefit from the grants, and donations came from approximately 1,200 readers. [ more ]

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#charity

www.newsshopper.co.uk

1 week ago

London

Convoy of scrapped ULEZ vehicles from London arrive in Ukraine

Vehicles donated through London's ULEZ scrappage scheme are being used for humanitarian and medical purposes in Ukraine. [ more ]

Independent.ie

Web design

Wexford Light Opera Society donates over 5,000 to local organisations

The Wexford Light Opera Society raised over €5,000 during the festive period and donated to worthy causes.

Their upcoming production of The Phantom of the Opera is almost sold out, featuring popular musical numbers. [ more ]

Funcheap

Coffee

Peerless Coffee's 100th Anniversary: Free Coffee Day (Oakland)

Peerless Coffee & Tea is celebrating their 100th anniversary with a series of events and initiatives.

They will be giving away 100 cups of coffee at their Oakland cafe on February 23 and donating 100 cents from every cup and pound of coffee sold on the first Friday of every month. [ more ]

SFGATE

San Francisco

I hopped on an SF SantaCon party bus, and it wasn't what I expected

SantaCon in San Francisco has evolved from a wild pub crawl to a charitable event.

Organizers focus on giving toys and donations to the community instead of just partying. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Chicago

Better Business Bureau shares tips to avoid Giving Tuesday scams

Scammers often try to get you to donate immediately, so be cautious of immediate donation requests.

Avoid giving cash or gift cards to charities.

Avoid sharing personal information like your Social Security number or driver's license with charities. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Plaid Cymru ends Senedd cooperation deal with Welsh Labour

Plaid Cymru terminated cooperation deal with Welsh Labour, raising concerns over donations, sacking, and government approach. [ more ]

#independent-journalism

The Nation

Writing

An Inn for the Coven

Support independent journalism by donating to The Nation. [ more ]

The Nation

Media industry

Abortion on the Ballot

Support independent journalism by donating to The Nation for fearless investigative reporting. [ more ]

The Nation

Media industry

Protests Rise and Opinions Divide

Support independent journalism through donations. [ more ]

The Nation

Media industry

Woke

Support independent journalism to hold the powerful accountable and build a more just future. [ more ]

The Nation

4 weeks ago

Media industry

Climate Change Isn't Child's Play

Support independent journalism for truth, accountability, and justice. [ more ]

The Nation

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Media industry

Sapphic Fragment

Support independent journalism through donations to uphold accountability, shed light on important issues, and promote justice and equity. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

Here's how much Mississauga's mayoral candidates have raised so far | CBC News

Money plays a significant role in political campaigns, impacting candidates' visibility and competitiveness. [ more ]

The Athletic

Food & drink

How the Miami GP's mountainous food surplus feeds the city and fights climate change

Food surplus from Formula One events can be rescued and donated to combat rising food insecurity in the United States. [ more ]

ianVisits

London

Half price entry to top London venues for Londoners

Residents of London's 32 boroughs can enjoy half-price tickets to touristy venues until May 19, 2024, offered by Merlin Group. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

Brooklyn legal community's suit drive continues, donations still needed

The Brooklyn legal community has come together to collect more than 50 suits in 3 days for those reentering society from the justice system. [ more ]

Miami Herald

NYC politics

Adams defense trust returns $22K in improper donations from corporation, people with city business

Defense trusts need robust vetting processes to ensure compliance with donation rules. [ more ]

#open-source-development

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Cryptocurrency

Who Will Be The Next Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuer To Support BTC Developers After Bitwise And VanEck?

Only Bitwise and VanEck out of 11 spot Bitcoin ETF issuers pledged to donate to open-source Bitcoin development. [ more ]

Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

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Cryptocurrency

Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuer Bitwise Pledges 10% of Profits To Fund Open-Source BTC Development

Bitwise Asset Management will allocate 10% of profits from the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF towards supporting Bitcoin open-source development.

The donations will benefit three non-profit organizations - Brink, OpenSats, and the Human Rights Foundation's Bitcoin Development Fund. [ more ]

Axios

Left-wing politics

Scoop: DNC covered Biden legal bills in special counsel probe

The DNC paid over $1.5 million to lawyers representing Biden during a probe into his handling of classified documents, leading to no charges being pursued. [ more ]

#support

New York Post

New York City

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy raises $1.5M for family of slain cop Jonathan Diller

Dave Portnoy raised $1.5 million for the family of slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller through donations and matching funds.

Portnoy emphasized the tragedy and highlighted the need for support by urging donations for the family. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Israel's Military Assault on Gaza Is Fueling Climate Crisis

Truthout relies on reader donations to fund their independent journalism.

Donations of any size, whether monthly or one-time, make a difference in supporting Truthout's publishing. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Will Biden Cave on GOP's Immigration Demands in Ukraine Funding Request?

Support needed for Truthout's work in the new year

Year-end fundraising drive to reach $150,000 by end of December [ more ]

moresupport

#fundraising

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Trump's Deal With R.N.C. Prioritizes PAC Paying His Lawyers

Donations to Trump's fund directed to his legal bills first, then RNC

Save America PAC prioritized over RNC in Trump's fund-raising agreement [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Money collected for Monterey Park shooting victims stolen from Arcadia doughnut shop

A couple who owns a doughnut shop in Monterey Park had their car broken into and money stolen that they were collecting for survivors of a mass shooting.

The money was being raised for victims' families and other survivors in the name of the shop owner's dance partner, who was killed in the shooting. [ more ]

HuffPost

Left-wing politics

Biden Raises Over $97 Million In Fourth Quarter Of 2023

Joe Biden's campaign raised $75 million in the fourth quarter, surpassing its previous fundraising record for a single quarter.

Biden's total cash on hand is now $117 million, more than any other Democratic presidential candidate in history at this point in the election cycle. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Education

Op-Ed | Thankful for CUNY * Brooklyn Paper

CUNY raises an annual average of more than $180 million in donations.

CUNY aims to increase overall fundraising by 30% through their strategic plan.

CUNY encourages donations through CUNY Tuesday on Giving Tuesday. [ more ]

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New York Post

Education

How donors small and large can shake up woke higher education

Donors across the ideological spectrum are concerned about the decline of free speech and academic rigor.

Philanthropists are urged to adopt a more effective and aggressive approach to bring about necessary reforms in higher education. [ more ]

#racism

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

The Conservative Party's biggest donors from Frank Hester to Lord Sainsbury

The Conservative Party faced controversy over racist comments by a top donor regarding MP Diane Abbott.

The largest single donation to the Conservative Party came from the late Lord John Sainsbury, who bequeathed 10.85m. [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Tory mayor Andy Street says he would return money from donor Frank Hester - BBC News

The row over alleged racist comments made by a top Tory donor continues.

Differing responses within the Conservative Party on handling the situation. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 years ago

Fundraising

Rhodes statue: tech boss pledges to cover funds pulled by 'racist donors'

Entrepreneur pledges to replace funds lost by racist donors at Oxford college.

Tech entrepreneur condemns racist symbols, supports removal of Cecil Rhodes statue. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

UK politics

Sunak faces growing calls to return 10m donated to Tories by Frank Hester

Growing calls for Rishi Sunak to return donation from Frank Hester after racist remarks

Differing opinions within the Tory party on returning the donation despite condemnations of Hester's remarks [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Minister welcomes all Tory support' amid row over donor's remarks about Diane Abbott

Donations welcomed by Conservative Party despite donor's controversial remarks about Diane Abbott

Conservative Party not returning donations from donor despite calls to do so [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

10 years ago

Education

Universities receive record number of donations

UK universities received record donations in 2012-13, 23% increase in cash income.

Increase in alumni giving back by 60% with 174,000 former students making donations. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

California

Longtime Newsom donor exempt from California minimum wage law, report says

The state's new minimum wage law has exemptions benefiting certain businesses.

A billionaire restaurant owner benefiting from the exemption donated to Gov. Newsom. [ more ]

New York Post

US Elections

Ex-NY GOP Rep. Peter King calls for his party's Senate candidate Mike Sapraicone to drop out over donation to Letitia James

Peter King criticizes Senate candidate for donating to Democrat

Republican concern over supporting Democrat donations [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

From the Sole: Meet The Sneakerhead Empowering Brooklyn Children

Founder of Communal Sole Club, Rhee Andrews, has given over 1,000 pairs of shoes to local youth.

Communal Sole Club hosts sneaker drives for children in Brooklyn and East Coast. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

Prop. E foes demonstrate outside Y Combinator HQ

Proposition E may reduce police accountability and disproportionately affect communities of color.

Tech CEOs, including those at Y Combinator, are supporting Proposition E with significant donations. [ more ]

Bevindustry

Beer

Yuengling releases limited-edition packaging with Keep Texas Beautiful partnership renewal

Yuengling Co. is partnering with Keep Texas Beautiful to support community clean-up efforts in Texas.

Yuengling is donating $1 from each case of Yuengling Traditional Lager sold, up to $50,000, to Keep Texas Beautiful. [ more ]

sfist.com

San Francisco

Meet Your 2024 'Hearts in San Francisco,' Including One That Once Belonged to Robin Williams

The annual Hearts in San Francisco display is celebrating its 20th anniversary, featuring giant hearts that are on public display in the city.

One of the hearts in this year's display used to belong to Robin Williams and is being re-auctioned to support the SF General Hospital Foundation. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Broadway Cares charity group ripped for channeling $400K of donations to Gaza

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has come under fire for redirecting $400,000 in donations to groups providing humanitarian aid in Gaza.

A complaint has been filed alleging that the group misled theatergoers about the purpose of their donations. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Over $25K raised for anti-Israel professor who pulled machete on Post reporter

Fundraiser collects over $25,000 for disgraced art professor

Donations continue to come in after professor is fired for anti-Israel statements [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

Customers call out 'ridiculous' prices at secondhand store Value Village | CBC News

Customers are accusing Value Village of massive markups on their items.

Some customers are questioning why there is a need for such high markups on donated items. [ more ]

#migrant-crisis

www.nytimes.com

Chicago

As Buses of Migrants Arrive in Chicago Suburbs, Residents Debate the Role of Their Towns

The migrant crisis in Chicago is intensifying and extending beyond the city limits, with buses dropping off migrants in suburban areas without warning.

Residents in suburban areas near Chicago are raising funds and collecting supplies to support the migrants, while some municipalities have passed rules limiting buses to avoid getting involved.

There is growing concern and opposition among suburban residents who do not want to be a part of the migrant crisis. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Chicago

As Buses of Migrants Arrive in Chicago Suburbs, Residents Debate the Role of Their Towns

The town of Wilmette in suburban Chicago has become a welcome center for migrants, as buses from Texas are dropping off hundreds of migrants in suburbs without warning.

Residents and volunteers in Wilmette and other suburbs are raising funds and collecting supplies to support the migrants. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

New York Cares hosts 35th annual coat drive, borough's largest, at Barclays Center * Brooklyn Paper

New York Cares hosted its 35th annual winter coat drive to provide thousands of warm coats to New Yorkers in need.

The coat drive has collected 64,000 coats but is aiming to collect over 100,000 coats due to the rising need for additional aid this winter. [ more ]

#eric-adams

POLITICO

NYC politics

Adams' fundraising disclosures reveal big spending on legal defense, billionaire donors

Eric Adams has nearly $300,000 left in his Legal Defense Fund and plans to continue seeking contributions.

The bulk of his legal defense spending went to the law firm WilmerHale, with smaller payments going to other firms for services such as forensic data collection and vetting donors. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams raises $650K for legal defense fund amid corruption investigation

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has raised over $650,000 for his legal defense fund as federal investigators continue their public corruption investigation into his 2021 campaign.

The Eric Adams Legal Defense Trust is required to disclose its first round of donations to the city's Conflict of Interest Board. [ more ]

Fox News

NYC politics

NYC mayor builds hefty legal war chest to battle FBI investigation

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has raised over $650,000 for his legal defense trust in just two months.

Adams is under FBI investigation for alleged corruption at City Hall to benefit the Turkish government. [ more ]

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www.mercurynews.com

Public health

Mary Lou Retton's reasons for being uninsured before hospital stay still raise questions

Mary Lou Retton's appearance on the Today show raised questions about her lack of health insurance and the handling of online donations.

Retton and her daughters have not responded to reporters' questions about her income and the hospital she was treated in. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Former Emeryville mayor scores big endorsements, donations in race to fill Alameda County supervisor seat

Former Emeryville mayor John Bauters is off to a strong start in the race to fill Keith Carson's seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

Bauters has raised over $100,000 and has earned endorsements from local and statewide officials, as well as advocacy organizations. [ more ]

ianVisits

London

A list of the cruise ships visiting London in 2024

Cruise ships will be visiting central London this summer, allowing people to see them up close from the riverside.

Some cruise ships will stop at Greenwich or pass through Tower Bridge, giving bystanders the chance to see the bridge open. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

NYC food

Opinion | From the Food Bank to the White House

Jackie Bogart, a mother struggling to make ends meet, found help at a local food pantry in upstate New York.

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier, supported by The New York Times Communities Fund, provides assistance to people in need. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

Marketing

This New Wholesome TikTok Trend Is Reminding Everyone The Reason For The Season

TikTok influencers are participating in a trend where they anonymously 'adopt' kids for Christmas and buy gifts for them as part of The Angel Tree program run by The Salvation Army.

Clara Peirce has been donating to Angel Trees her entire life and her viral TikTok video last year inspired more people to get involved in the program. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

Hundreds of kids living in SF's 'Single Room Occupancy' hotels receive gifts from city officials

Hundreds of children in San Francisco received holiday gifts from the mayor and city officials.

Local hospitals and churches donated toys as a thank you for moving families into affordable housing. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Pet shelter says Miami dogs and cats can use a few gifts. Here's how to help them

Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department and Miami-Dade Public Library System are partnering for the third annual 'Presents for Pets' holiday drive.

The public is invited to donate gifts for dogs and cats at the at-capacity pet shelter in Doral from Dec. 1 through Jan. 31. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

Kite Factory on raising funds for Action for Children

Action for Children partnered with The Kite Factory and Killer Creative to raise Â£1 million during their Christmas 2022 fundraising campaign.

The campaign aimed to raise awareness about child poverty during the Christmas season and encourage donations. [ more ]

www.eastbaytimes.com

Education

Piedmont global charity Lantern Projects still going strong after 20 years

Encounters with young people during their careers can inspire adults to pursue new passions and activism.

Former Piedmont Unified School District Superintendent Gail Uilkema founded Lantern Projects after U.S. students raised funds for $10 lanterns for Kenyan students. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy professionals

Let Them Know It's Time to Power Up

Donations to EFF will be matched 2X until December 5th.

EFF fights to defend digital privacy, security, and free speech rights.

Donations help EFF in their mission to free the web for everyone. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

How to help the 29 people who lost their homes in a Dorchester fire

Local leaders are collecting clothing and cash donations for 29 people displaced by a fire in Dorchester.

Donations can be dropped off at Thumbprint Realty's office in Dorchester or at the Worrells' shared offices.

City Councilor Brian Worrell stated that they will try to meet every need of the affected families. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

2 years ago

San Francisco

Full list of Bay Area organizations to donate to this holiday season

Consider donating to vetted organizations in the Bay Area to make a difference in people's lives.

ABC7 News has created lists of community groups by county that are making a positive impact.

The list will be updated periodically and nominations for additional community groups are welcomed. [ more ]

The Daily Beast

NYC politics

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Accused of Sexual Assault

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing a $5 million lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a woman in 1993.

The accuser filed the lawsuit under New York state's Adult Survivors Act, which allows claims to be pursued past the statute of limitations.

Adams is also under investigation for possible illegal foreign donations during his 2021 election campaign. [ more ]

London On The Inside

London

Buy From Local Creatives at the North London Maker's Market

The North London Maker's Market is hosting a Winter Arts Fest in December.

The market will feature 120 maker stalls selling handmade items, live music, DJs, street food, and more.

There will be a pop-up clothes swap and the opportunity to donate to a foodbank and period products to support those in need. [ more ]

Miami Herald