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US news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

22-year-old Australian TikToker raises $1.7 million for 88-year-old Michigan grocer after chance encounter weeks earlier | Fortune

A viral fundraiser led by a 22-year-old influencer raised $1.7 million to support 88-year-old grocery worker Ed Bambas and relieve his financial hardship.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Celebrity Co-Founders Not Required: Building Influence from Scratch | TechCrunch

Alltroo turned pro-athlete star power into a fundraising platform enabling community donations, prize-based engagement, and rapid growth through leveraging personal networks.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US news

22-year-old Australian TikToker raises $1.7 million for 88-year-old Michigan grocer after chance encounter weeks earlier | Fortune

fromBoston.com
23 hours ago

After a concert overshadowed by tragedy, Goose steps up with fundraisers for Brown victims

"We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred at Brown University this past weekend," they stated in an email and on social media. "Our hearts are with the victims and their families, the Brown University students, and the greater Providence community that so graciously welcomed us into their home."
Music
Environment
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Fighting to Win - Streetsblog USA

Effective transportation advocacy requires engaging in messy, emotional political processes to win policies that advance transit, walkability, equity, and reduce car dependency.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

AI whiz Yann LeCun is already targeting a $3.5 billion valuation for his new startup-and it hasn't even launched yet | Fortune

Yann LeCun launched AMI Labs to build physics-aware "world models," targeting a €500M raise and roughly $3.5B pre-launch valuation with headquarters in Paris.
#hurricane-melissa
fromCaribbean Life
1 day ago
Fundraising

From classrooms to community: NYC teens lead Hurricane Melissa relief for Jamaica - Caribbean Life

TMLA's Black Student Union raised over $7,500 and uses a mini-documentary and community connections to fund relief and deliver aid to Hurricane Melissa-affected Jamaica.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago
Arts

Hurricane Melissa relief: artists and art organisations lead fundraising efforts for devastated Caribbean

Artists and art organisations mobilise regional and international relief, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and heritage protection after Hurricane Melissa's widespread destruction in the Caribbean.
fromCaribbean Life
1 day ago
Fundraising

From classrooms to community: NYC teens lead Hurricane Melissa relief for Jamaica - Caribbean Life

World news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Bondi hero presented with 1.4m cheque in hospital bed

Australia announced a gun buyback after a mass shooting at a Bondi Hanukkah event where Ahmed subdued a gunman but remains hospitalized.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B at an $830B valuation | TechCrunch

OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $100 billion in a funding round that could value the ChatGPT maker at up to $830 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources. The company is aiming to raise the funding by the end of the calendar first quarter next year, and it may ask sovereign wealth funds to invest in the round, the WSJ reported.
Artificial intelligence
#journalism
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

Three Key Pillars of Focus and a Set of Updated Programs for GGBA in 2026 - San Francisco Bay Times

GGBA hosted a successful holiday party, raised funds through a silent auction, and plans a 2026 brand refresh focusing on member business opportunities.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bondi paddle-out: surfers, paddleboarders and swimmers pay tribute to victims of mass shooting

Bondi reopened and hundreds of surfers gathered in a paddle-out to honor the 15 victims of a Hanukah mass shooting.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

Donna's Chronicles, "With so many joyful events..." - San Francisco Bay Times

Community celebrated the holiday season with multiple festive events, performances, and fundraisers that fostered connection and raised significant support for local organizations.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

300+ Santas Raise $10,000 at Sunday River, ME, 25th Annual Santa Sunday - SnowBrains

Sunday River's Santa Sunday drew over 300 Santas and raised $10,000 for the Boyne Forever Foundation and The River Fund Maine.
Venture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Databricks is raising $4 billion at $134 billion valuation

Databricks raised over $4 billion at a $134 billion valuation to fund expansion, employee secondary sales, and accelerated AI research and hiring.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Hunts for a New Space After Warehouse Fire

A destructive fire rendered BWAC's Red Hook warehouse uninhabitable, terminated its lease, and forced the nonprofit to seek new space and funding.
Music
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Farewell events planned for San Jose's Art Boutiki's final days

Art Boutiki on Race Street closes after 16 years because Covid and soaring costs made continued operation unsustainable; final events occur before year-end.
fromresund Startups
4 days ago

19-year old Lukas Slvik's Praktikverket raises first round

The Helsingborg-based platform connects students with internships. Designed to streamline recruitment, the platform helps businesses quickly find qualified interns who match their needs, thanks to detailed student profiles that provide clear insights into each candidate's skills. For students, it's an easy way to discover opportunities and connect with potential employers.
Startup companies
Film
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

"For Our Mountains:" A Film About John Kelly's 2025 Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt

John Kelly attempted an Appalachian Trail FKT to raise funds and spotlight Appalachian communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Public Realm Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A coalition of public-space advocacy groups urges Mayor Mamdani to create a Deputy Mayor for the Public Realm to improve equitable access to public spaces.
#venture-capital
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Beloved Philadelphia tradition is saved

The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village will reopen Nov. 28, 2025 after a citywide fundraising campaign, preserving the holiday tradition.
Venture
fromFortune
5 days ago

'I had to take 60 meetings': Jeff Bezos says 'the hardest thing I've ever done' was raising the first million dollars of seed capital for Amazon | Fortune

Jeff Bezos raised Amazon's first seed round after 60 meetings, securing about 20 investors who each invested roughly $50,000 for 20% of the company.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Santa takes to the Thames in fundraising effort

A couple sailed an illuminated Santa sleigh boat on the Thames to give gifts and raise just over £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Hello Vet raises 15m to expand transparent-pricing clinics across the UK

Hello Vet raised £15 million to open 20–25 UK clinics, hire ~200 clinical staff, and promote price transparency while prioritising care quality.
Startup companies
fromresund Startups
6 days ago

Cyclicor Raised 300K for Bio-based Polymers

Cyclicor closed a €300,000 round, hit its 2025 revenue target early, and will use funds and projected 2026 growth to scale NIPU technology and pursue partnerships.
Fundraising
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Drag queen Pattie Gonia hikes 100 miles in drag to raise $1 million for inclusive outdoors groups - LGBTQ Nation

Pattie Gonia completed a 100-mile drag hike from Point Reyes to the Golden Gate Bridge, raising $1,167,000 for eight inclusive outdoor nonprofits.
#rummage-sale
Pets
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Popular SF Therapy Dog Brixton Has Died, and His Thousands of Instagram Followers Are In Mourning

Brixton, a nearly 13-year-old San Francisco golden retriever therapy dog known as the Doggi Lama, died at Crissy Field after battling lymphoma.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Businesses losing millions by waiting too long to invest - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The findings reveal how sharply these opportunity windows have narrowed. Almost every SME now operates within a 12-month limit, with 97% confirming that opportunities remain viable for no longer than a year. Many face far less breathing room. More than half (51%), say they have only three to six months to move, and 28% say opportunities disappear in under three. In markets where rivals are accelerating their own investment decisions, these shrinking windows are making slow responses far more costly than before.
UK news
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Brad Lander launches Congressional bid with a hacked X account and a warning of a five-alarm fire' threat to democracy amNewYork

Brad Lander's X account was briefly hijacked with crypto and Cadillac posts; he turned it into humor and a fundraising moment during his campaign launch.
fromFinanceBuzz
1 week ago

10 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $52 an Hour

Remote opportunities aren't always the easiest to come by anymore, with only four in 10 jobs allowing some amount of remote work in Q1 of 2025. But if you know where to look and how to market yourself, you could find an option to work from home that's the perfect fit. Whether you're switching careers, looking for flexibility, or simply want to ditch the commute, these remote roles could be your ticket to better pay and better work-life balance.
Remote teams
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Altadena Girls was a fire relief success story. A year later, can it still help as L.A. moves on?

A 14-year-old founded Altadena Girls, transforming disaster relief into a 12,000-square-foot community hangout for wildfire-affected teen girls amid funding challenges.
Cancer
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

V Foundation's 'Boo-Yah' gala, a celebration of Stuart Scott, raises record-breaking $3.1 million

The V Foundation raised a record $3.1 million at its 10th annual Boo-Yah gala honoring Stuart Scott, supporting cancer research and inspiring survivors.
Coffee
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Los Gatos cafe reopens after Thanksgiving crash - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company partially reopened after a car crashed into its cafe; reconstruction will keep half the shop closed for months.
Cancer
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Fundraiser launched to send brave' Arsenal fan, four, abroad for life-saving cancer treatment

Parents are fundraising to send four-year-old Jesse abroad for specialised German chemotherapy unavailable through the NHS to treat his recurrent rhabdomyosarcoma.
LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Finding Prince Charming' alum Chad Spodick dies by suicide at 42

Chad Spodick, a Finding Prince Charming contestant, died by suicide by hanging; friends raised funds to support his mother and funeral expenses.
Fundraising
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How a lesser-known Swedish private equity giant plans to win over US retail investors

EQT, the world's second-largest private equity firm, is expanding into US private wealth to raise brand awareness and attract affluent investors.
#tiger-global
#congestion-pricing
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Piers Morgan's Uncensored nears 100m valuation as heavyweight investors back global expansion

Uncensored is nearing a £100m valuation after securing about $30m in funding from major media and finance investors and is preparing to scale aggressively.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

70,000 reasons to support our Christmas appeal

The Independent sends journalists, maintains free-access reporting, and runs the SafeCall campaign to raise funds for a national lifeline for missing young people.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Michigan St. receives $290M donation for athletics

Greg and Dawn Williams donated $401 million to Michigan State, including $290 million for athletics and an additional $100 million for Spartan Ventures.
Arts
fromARTnews.com
2 weeks ago

London's National Gallery Announces Plans to Raise $1 B. for New 'Project Domani'

The National Gallery will raise nearly $1 billion for Project Domani to acquire 20th–21st century art and build a new wing at 30 Orange Street.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Denver LGBTQ+ youth center closed indefinitely after burglar steals nearly $10K

YouthSeen's Denver youth center closed indefinitely after a burglary stole nearly $10,000, an iPad, and vehicle keys, halting in-person services.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The SoCal Sound is still rocking amid federal cuts to public radio

KCSN's SoCal Sound faces a critical fundraising shortfall while maintaining eclectic programming during an urgent pledge drive.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Thursday's Headlines: A Huge DOT Win Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The DOT's "Truck Smart" "Size matters" tagline uses a genital joke yet effectively reminds truckers to check blind spots and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

City Grazing's "Goat Swag" Store Opening w/ Prizes (Dec. 8-12)

"Goat Swag" Store Opening w/ Prizes December 8-12, 2025 | All Day City Grazing, 100 Cargo Way, SFFree entry & open to all - Purchase prices count as donations which get rewarded with goat themed jewelry, calendars, greeting cards, socks, and stuffs! To celebrate the launch, City Grazing is giving away 5 awesome pieces of goat swag (limit one entry per person). All purchases made between December 8-12, 2025 will get a free item and 3 free chances to win!
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Art Dealers Association of America Announces New Fair

ADAA will launch the ADAA Fair at Park Avenue Armory in November 2026, replacing the ArtShow and ending its Henry Street Settlement partnership.
Fundraising
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Sunderland business students turn 25 into 12,700 for charity in record-breaking fundraising challenge

University of Sunderland business students turned £25 seed funds into £12,743.30 for The Children's Foundation through entrepreneurial fundraising over four weeks.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario man bikes 30,000 kilometres around the world to honour late wife, raise money for cancer research | CBC News

Mark Herbst, 69, cycled 30,000 km through 25 countries over 324 days to raise roughly $50,000 for cancer research in honour of his late wife.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

From Tim: Folks, we need you - 48 hills

48hills needs $25,000 in three weeks to continue local investigative reporting, political coverage, and cultural reviews and to pay writers sustaining San Francisco democracy.
#alzheimers
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Sign-ups open to dive into 2026 at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge * Brooklyn Paper

Thousands of people are expected to join the Coney Island Polar Bear Club for their annual New Year's Day swim in the frigid Atlantic Ocean. The event is free and open to the public, and swimmers can sign up online through New Year's Eve or in-person on New Year's Day, but advance sign-up and donations of at least $30 are encouraged. While supplies last, participants who raise more than $50 will receive a limited-edition Polar Bear Plunge beanie.
Brooklyn
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

How to get tickets for Olly Alexander and Mighty Hoopla's Trans Mission gig

Through solidarity, creativity and collective fundraising, we can fight back against the politics of fear and exclusion and build a world where everyone can thrive. I am very fortunate to know and work closely alongside incredible trans and non-binary people whose creativity and presence are essential to the cultural fabric we all share. Trans Mission is going to be a special and unforgettable night, and I'm excited to share the stage with so many wonderful people I hugely admire.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Kerry Godliman backs The Independent's SafeCall campaign: We can't afford to wait'

It's more than a helpline, it's a promise, a promise that no child or young person will be left to navigate danger alone, there'll always be someone there to listen and help and guide them to safety. Please donate now to The Independent and Missing People's SafeCall campaign, which aims to raise 165,000 to create a free, nationwide service helping vulnerable children find safety and support.
UK news
Television
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Bob Ross Art Helps John Oliver Raise Funds for Public Broadcasting

John Oliver's auction raised $1.54 million, with a Bob Ross painting selling for over $1 million to benefit the Public Media Bridge Fund.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Actor Sam Hoare backs The Independent's SafeCall campaign

Actor Sam Hoare has backed The Independent's SafeCall campaign with rallying call for help. The star urged the public to donate to the appeal as momentum builds behind efforts to set up the free, round-the-clock service. Alongside the charity Missing People, this publication is aiming to raise 165,000 to fund a service designed by young people, for young people, to help reach the 70,000 children who disappear every year in the UK.
UK news
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Campbell Library Friends plan more fundraisers for new building

With the opening of the new Campbell Library pushed out until next winter, the Friends of the Campbell Library have more time to fundraise. While the major funding from Measure O and several grants will cover the rebuilding costs, additional funds are needed for enhancements, including items for the planned state-of-the-art community room, study spaces and children's and teens' areas. To achieve this, the Friends of the Campbell Library has an ongoing Love Our Library campaign, with a goal of raising $250,000.
Fundraising
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

AI startup valuations are doubling and tripling within months as back-to-back funding rounds fuel a stunning growth spurt | Fortune

Several leading AI startups raised multiple massive funding rounds within months, driving valuations to double or triple and reach unprecedented multibillion-dollar levels.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Cristian Rivera Foundation Gala raises millions to advance DIPG research | amNewYork

The Cristian Rivera Foundation raises funds and supports families to accelerate DIPG research, directing over $3 million to clinical trials at major hospitals.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Minister weighs in on Keir Starmer's drink preferences amid Chagos Islands deal

Independent journalism requires public donations to fund on-the-ground reporting and remain freely accessible while covering contentious political events like the Chagos Islands handover.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Support Streetsblog San Francisco As We Expand in 2026. - Streetsblog San Francisco

When we ask readers what they would change about Streetsblog San Francisco, the top result is always the same: they'd like to see more coverage. More coverage of transit agencies and elected boards, more coverage outside of the major Bay Area cities of San Francisco and Oakland, and of course more coverage of their favorite mode of transportation. And we'd love to do all of that, but the reality is it's just not possible to cover everything with one full-time editor.
US politics
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

John Oliver Auction Raises $1.5 Million for Public Media Thanks to Bob Ross and GWAR

The final results are in for an auction launched on the 2025 finale of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver to benefit public media. As reported by , items including a record-setting Bob Ross painting and a bidet signed by GWAR's Blöthar the Berserker raised a total of nearly $1.54 million dedicated to assisting local public broadcasters by the time bids closed on Monday night.
Television
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

SF wildlife rescue that got hundreds of opossums fostered now needs saving of its own

Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue received overwhelming foster support but faces financial shortfalls and an urgent need for a permanent facility and community fundraising.
Books
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Friends of the Milpitas Library's four-day sale set for Dec. 4-7

Friends of the Milpitas Library will hold a four-day sale Dec. 4-7 with discounted books and media, plus a $5 bargain bag; proceeds support library programs.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Peninsula Ballet Theatre needs to raise a nut for its 'Nutcracker' suite

The "Nutcracker" productions include: "Nutcracker Sweets," an abridged 60-minute version of the classic ballet for children ages 3-9 and families featuring dancers from Peninsula Ballet Theatre and students from the Peninsula School of the Arts; "Hip-Hop Nutcracker," a full-length production by Peninsula Hip-Hop Productions Artistic Director Stuck Sanders with additional choreography by Alée Martinez. This two-act dance scenario overlays Tchaikovsky's score with DJ industrial beats and remixes; A full-length professional production of "The Nutcracker" by Peninsula Ballet Theatre's Artistic Director Gregory Amato.
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