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Dodgers Nation
5 days ago
LA Dodgers

Mookie Betts, Dave Roberts, and More Behind The Scenes of Dodgers Foundation Gala

The Blue Diamond Gala held at Dodger Stadium raised $100 million over the past 11 years for local causes through the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
17 hours ago
London

Homelesness charity celebrates 'bigger and better things' after shock eviction

A charity tackling poverty and homelessness moved to a larger location after facing eviction, raising funds to secure a new premises and expand its services. [ more ]
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

London Marathon runners get free c2c rail travel

Participants in London Marathon receive free rail travel on c2c network. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

East London charity faces closure unless it finds new home

Smile London and Essex, a charity aiding low-income families, urgently needs 20,000 to avoid closing due to eviction and seeks community support. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
Medicine

New Jersey kids create greeting cards, care packages to uplift hospital patients

At nine years old, Madelyn Reim initiated creating care packages for hospital patients to uplift spirits. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Islanders' upcoming 50/50 raffle to benefit family of slain NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller

Islanders dedicate proceeds from 50/50 raffle to slain NYPD Detective's family.
Team honors Officer Diller, a superfan, with moments of silence and lantern lighting. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago
Books

Meet the superstar 11-year-old author from Croydon donating all her money to charity

Young author Sarah Kittoe donates book profits to charity
Sarah's creativity and ambition inspire youth [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
2 months ago
New York Knicks

NYC names February 18 Taj Gibson Day!

Taj Gibson Day proclaimed by NYC mayor
Taj Gibson's charitable efforts and foundation [ more ]
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ianVisits
1 day ago
London

Charity abseiling off landmark London buildings

Opportunities for charity abseiling are available in various London locations with set registration fees and minimum sponsorship requirements. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
London

RNLI celebrates 200 years of 'saving lives at sea'

The RNLI charity was founded in the heart of London 200 years ago by Sir William Hillary.
The RNLI's mission of 'saving lives at sea' remains the core focus of the organization, supported by volunteers and charitable donations. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 week ago
Running

Influencer bandits the Brooklyn Half Marathon - then brags about her pace

Race banditing is frowned upon in the running community, as entry fees support race logistics and charity causes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Running

Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook enjoys a day off running after epic Africa journey

Russ Cook completed a 9,940-mile run along the entire length of Africa, raising over 700,000 for charity.
There is a dispute over whether Russ Cook is the first to run the length of Africa, with differing opinions on what technically constitutes the length of the continent. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Record-breaking number of people apply for 2025 London Marathon

Over 840,000 applicants for the 2025 London Marathon, breaking world record. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook joins Rishi Sunak for morning run in Westminster

Rishi Sunak and Russ Cook went for a morning jog together around Westminster. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 weeks ago
Running

London Marathon 2024: How fast did celebrities run?

Harry Judd from McFly was the fastest celebrity at the London Marathon, finishing in 3:23:40. [ more ]
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fashion
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago
Design

Vivienne Westwood's personal wardrobe goes under the hammer-with a nod to Keith Haring

Vivienne Westwood's personal wardrobe auction at Christie's includes pieces inspired by artists like Keith Haring, proceeds benefiting charity. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Design

Vivienne Westwood's personal wardrobe to go under the hammer at Christie'sbut not before one final show

Clothes and jewelry of late designer to be auctioned for charity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Design

We Love: Fashion fixes for the week ahead in pictures

Warm & Wonderful partners with AFC Wimbledon for charity kit
Axel Arigato's new unisex basketball-inspired sneaker The Onyx [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Rabbi to return 2.35m to charities after investigation by National Crime Agency

Rabbi Barry Marcus returned 2.35m to charities held in personal accounts without explanation.
Funds were raised for Dalaid and the Schwarzschild Foundation, aimed at poverty relief and education for Orthodox Jewish women and girls. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
London

Colin Firth's wet shirt from Pride and Prejudice shirt on sale

The iconic Mr. Darcy wet shirt from BBC's Pride and Prejudice is up for auction, with an estimated price of up to £10,000.
Over 60 film and TV costumes, including outfits worn by Madonna, Margot Robbie, and Johnny Depp, will be auctioned for charity in London. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

National Trust defends scone recipe after secretly' making it vegan

The National Trust faced criticism for selling vegan scones with vegetable spread instead of butter.
The charity defended its decision by highlighting that their scones have been made without butter for years. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Speech Debelle: Arts Council England is punishing me over racism claims'

ACE seeks legal costs from rapper after discrimination claim
Speech Debelle speaks out against retaliatory lawsuit [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

The Independent unveils portrait auction in support of International Women's Day

Portraits of influential British women auctioned for charity.
The Independent recognizes 50 influential women from various fields. [ more ]
LA Dodgers
Dodger Blue
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Mookie Betts Connects With Dodgers Fans At Raising Cane's

Mookie Betts worked at Raising Cane's, interacting with fans and taking orders for a charity event.
Raising Cane's donated $500,000 to Mookie Betts' 5050 Foundation as a sign of gratitude. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Watch: Will Ferrell Visits Dodgers Spring Training At Camelback Ranch

Will Ferrell played for 10 teams in 5 Cactus League games in a day during 2015 Spring Training.
Ferrell's moonlight baseball career aimed to benefit Cancer for College, awarding scholarships to cancer patients. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Did you play the Sharks 50/50 raffle in January? Thousands in winnings are about to go unclaimed

Hockey fans unclaimed 50/50 raffle prizes from San Jose Sharks games last month. Winning numbers: 38063751012 and 39671454002. Call or email to claim. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

Watch: London man runs 5km every day for a year

Alfie Linger ran 5km every day for a year to raise money for St Joseph's Hospice.
Alfie completed his final 5km run on 31 January 2024. [ more ]
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BBC News
2 months ago
London

All aboard the Pirate Castle charity boats

The Pirate Castle promotes learning and healthy living through canal-based activities in central London.
Activities at The Pirate Castle are stimulating, inclusive, and accessible. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
London

Norbury domestic abuse charity calls for help after losing home

The Cassandra Centre, a domestic abuse charity, is in urgent need of a new home after losing its south London base.
The organisation has been forced to switch to virtual sessions and pay high rents for office space and storage since its closure in May. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Croydon domestic abuse charity forced to hold meetings in Costa after losing space

A grassroots charity in south London that campaigns against domestic abuse has been forced to hold meetings in a nearby Costa due to lack of affordable space.
The charity, named The Cassandra Centre, provides support and counseling for those affected by abusive relationships and does not receive government funding. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 months ago
London

Fenwick's Bond Street store will soon be taken over by charity shops

Fenwick's Bond Street store in London will be occupied by Charity Super.Mkt for two weeks in February.
Charity Super.Mkt is a pop-up charity shop department store project that has already been successful in various locations across the UK. [ more ]
LA Dodgers
Dodger Blue
3 months ago
LA Dodgers

Mookie Betts: 50/50 Foundation Charity Bowling Event 'Means The World To Me'

Mookie Betts is passionate about bowling and has been known to participate in various sports and gaming activities.
Betts and his wife have created the 50/50 Foundation, which focuses on empowering youth and giving back to the community. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
3 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Hosting 2nd Annual Bowling Event To Benefit 5050 Foundation

Mookie Betts is hosting his second annual bowling event to benefit his charity, the 5050 Foundation.
The event includes drinks, food, a red carpet, a bowling tournament, and a silent auction for autographed memorabilia. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
3 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Chris Taylor & CT3 Foundation Hosting Charity Game Night

Chris Taylor and his CT3 Foundation are hosting a family-friendly game night to raise funds for charity.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and the Roc Solid Foundation, which helps children with cancer. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
3 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Fan Fest Details Announced: Shohei Ohtani to Headline Annual Event

Shohei Ohtani has a unique contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including a 'key man' clause and deferred-salary structure.
Ohtani will be the headliner at the Dodgers' annual preseason event, DodgerFest. [ more ]
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fashion
Medium
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Ballet Gala 2024: Glamorous, exuberant, and gay

San Francisco Ballet Opening Night Gala was a fashionable and joyous event
The gala raised $3 million for charity this season [ more ]
Funcheap
3 months ago
San Francisco

2024 "Hearts in San Francisco" at the Ferry Building (Jan. 9 - Feb. 29)

There are multiple categories of events happening in San Francisco, including art & museums, charity & volunteering, eating & drinking, kids & families, shopping & fashion, and more.
One of the events happening is a Valentine's Day event. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Running

Man training for London Marathon with fridge on his back stopped by police

A man training to break the world record for running the London Marathon with a fridge on his back was stopped by police who accused him of stealing the fridge.
The runner is raising money for Diabetes UK in honor of his friend with type 1 diabetes. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
Running

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024: how to enter and when is it?

The 17th annual Royal Parks Half Marathon is now open for registration, offering 16,000 runners the chance to compete.
The race supports the preservation of London's eight royal parks and has raised over 60 million in donations since its debut in 2008. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Cost of living crisis: Food charities feeding London's hungry expect demand to rise in 2024

The Felix Project conducted a survey which revealed that 89% of community organisations they support expect to see an increased demand for food services.
Of the organisations surveyed, 83% are worried they will not be able to meet these demands and over 56% are concerned they may have to reduce the frequency of their services. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Dame Joanna Lumley joins Lewisham restaurant owner as he begins 3,000-mile charity walk through all London boroughs

Restaurant owner embarks on 3,000 mile walk through every London Borough to support Combat Stress
He aims to cover a mile for each veteran seeking help for PTSD in 2024 and hopes to spread mental health awareness through the challenge [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak's wife gives up controversial stake in childcare firm

Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty, has donated her stake in Koru Kids to charity.
The decision was made to remove the distraction caused by her involvement in the company. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Nearly a million UK children sleep without beds as charity launches national appeal

Nearly 1 million children in the UK do not have a proper bed, impacting their education and mental wellbeing.
Zarach, a charity founded in 2017, aims to end bed poverty by providing beds to vulnerable children. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Running

I never thought I would get this far': London man runs 365 marathons in 365 days

Aaron Robinson and his border collies completed 365 marathons in 365 days to raise money for charity.
Robinson plans to break the unofficial record of 607 runs in 607 days. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Running

Geologist dons trainers for final marathon of 30 before 30 challenge

Geologist completes 30 marathons for 30 charities challenge before turning 30.
Final marathon to be run for Leeds Hospitals Charity.
Overcame injuries and personal challenges to complete the challenge. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Writing

Shirley Bassey to auction jewellery including diamond ring from Elton John

Shirley Bassey is auctioning her extensive and meaningful jewellery collection, which includes pieces gifted by Elton John, with proceeds going to charity. [ more ]
GameSpot
4 hours ago
Health

Humble Bundle Offers 61 Doctor Who Comics For $25

Get a vast collection of Doctor Who comics at discounted prices through Humble's Megabundle, covering modern and classic stories. [ more ]
Cageside Press
1 week ago
JavaScript

Beneil Dariush Announced as UFC's 2024 Forrest Griffin Community Award Winner

Beneil Dariush recognized with the Forrest Griffin Community Award for charitable work by the UFC. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

Dan Snyder Donated His Home, but What Does a Charity Actually Do With a Multimillion-Dollar Mansion?

Former Washington Commanders owner donates $34.9 million Maryland mansion to charity.
Proceeds from selling the mansion will support American Cancer Society's mission. [ more ]
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Gaming Charity SpecialEffect Will Receive Prestigious BAFTA Special Award

SpecialEffect, a charity improving video game accessibility for people with disabilities, awarded BAFTA Special Award.
SpecialEffect collaborates with game developers to create accessible hardware and software, providing assessments and support for disabled gamers. [ more ]
GameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Humble's Heroines Bundle Features 8 Female-Led Games For $15

Charitable contribution to women programmers and game developers
Discounted bundles with popular games featuring female protagonists [ more ]
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

Alan Wake 2 speedrunner says forget a personal best, starts dancing with the game's best moment mid-run

Speedrunner adds dance number to Alan Wake 2 run for charity.
Musical number in Alan Wake 2 considered best moment in gaming last year. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

A controversial AIDS charity seeks to acquire a Skid Row housing portfolio. State officials want to stop it

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is leading in a bid for homeless housing in Skid Row.
State officials express concerns about the foundation's track record in operating homeless housing. [ more ]
BBC Sport
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Anti-racism groups condemn Webber 'jail' comments

Ex-Norwich sporting director condemned for racially insensitive comments about five black footballers
Webber apologized for his comments and has been contacted for further comment by BBC Sport. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

New York City Wine & Food Festival Moves to Brooklyn

450,000 sq ft culinary campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal for NYCWFF 2024
Expansion to Brooklyn to host fan-favorite events with star-studded chefs and lifestyle personalities [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Met Council on Jewish Poverty to distribute $1m worth of halal food during Ramadan * Brooklyn Paper

Met Council distributing $1 million worth of halal food for Ramadan in NYC
Charity assisting 8,500 families with food pantries before Ramadan begins [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago
San Francisco

Coronation 59 "Seasons of Love" & Annual Cemetery Pilgrimage - San Francisco Bay Times

The Coronation gala celebrates outgoing and incoming royals annually.
Elected officials, including California Senator Toni G. Atkins, are among the attendees. [ more ]
www.7x7.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Cheer along with the Niner gang at Super Bowl watch parties around the Bay Area.

SF Beer Week Opening Gala returns after four-year hiatus
Plenty of fun events happening in San Francisco this week [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
San Francisco

Fashion Bulletin: Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown auctions stylish wardrobe for good cause

Willie Brown, former mayor of San Francisco, has donated a portion of his wardrobe to San Francisco Bay Goodwill.
The proceeds from the sale of the clothes will go towards funding job and career training for people in need. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
San Francisco

Former San Fran Mayor Willie Brown auctions his used clothes for charity

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is auctioning off his old clothes for charity.
The auction includes designer items and proceeds will benefit San Francisco Bay Goodwill. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 months ago
San Francisco

Former SF mayor auctions off his old clothes on eBay

Willie Brown is auctioning off his used clothing items on eBay to benefit the San Francisco Bay Goodwill.
This is not the first time Brown has auctioned off his old clothing for charity. [ more ]
Funcheap
3 months ago
San Francisco

2024 "Hearts in San Francisco" at the Ferry Building (Final Day)

There are various free events happening in San Francisco.
The events cover a range of categories such as art, charity, eating and drinking, and shopping. [ more ]
Independent.ie
2 months ago
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 ]
Bleacher Report
2 months ago
Boston Celtics

Celtics' Jayson Tatum, SoFi Partner to Commit over $1M to Help Low-Income Families

Jayson Tatum is partnering with finance company SoFi to help low-income families buy homes in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
SoFi made a $1 million donation to Tatum's charity foundation to assist homebuyers from low-income, single-parent families with a down payment on a house. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 months ago
National Football League

Wife of 49ers star designs custom Super Bowl LVIII jacket for Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson

Kristin Juszczyk designed custom vests for celebrities at Super Bowl LVIII
One of the vests was auctioned for $75,000 with proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation [ more ]
Funcheap
3 months ago
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 ]
Funcheap
3 months ago
East Bay food

Berkeley Friends Meeting Rummage Sale

Berkeley Friends Meeting is hosting a rummage sale to benefit their Immigrant Assistance Team.
The event is free and offers a chance to have fun, find new treasures, and support a great cause. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 months ago
Career

How to Master Your Wealth For Business Success | Entrepreneur

Embarking on the path to personal wealth involves distinct phases.
The stages include paying the bills, accumulating wealth, saving for the future, and giving back to society. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago
SF LGBT

CEO of LGBTQ+ charity Galop to step down

Leni Morris is stepping down as CEO of Galop after four years in the role.
Under Morris' leadership, Galop expanded its national support services and launched the National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh remembered

Camila Batmanghelidjh, founder of Kids Company, was honored at a funeral in London.
Her funeral was vibrant and colorful, reflecting her famous aesthetic.
Well-wishers left messages on her coffin, expressing their admiration and love for her. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Charities popup to take over part of Fenwick's former Bond Street store

A group of charities will temporarily occupy part of Fenwick's former Bond Street store, bringing secondhand clothing to the exclusive shopping location.
The Charity Super.Mkt group, which involves five charities, will use fittings and hangers from Fenwick and donations from designer brands to create the multi-charity shop. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 months ago
London

Beloved London charity and members' club The House of St Barnabas is closing

The House of St Barnabas, a members' club and charity in Soho, has announced its permanent closure due to financial difficulties caused by the pandemic and a broken roof.
The club, founded in 1862 as a charity to help the homeless, became a popular hangout and hosted arts events while funneling funds towards charitable causes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Sarah Weir obituary

Sarah Weir believed in the power of art and design to connect people and enrich lives.
She was instrumental in integrating art into the 2012 London Olympics and founded a charity focused on arts and culture in the Olympic Park. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Social justice

Refugees should be treated with care': readers say why they donated 1.3m to charity appeal

The Guardian and Observer 2023 charity appeal has raised over 1.3m for refugee and asylum seeker charities.
The appeal is supporting three charities: Refugee Councils of Britain, Refugees at Home, and Naccom. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Parenting

The hidden life of Camila Batmanghelidjh: why was her exoneration so widely ignored?

Kids Company provided crucial support and assistance to vulnerable young people in London.
Mojtaba Darazkan credits Kids Company with saving his life and helping him overcome adversity. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Parenting

Nearly a million UK children sleep without beds as charity launches national appeal

Nearly 1 million children in the UK do not have a proper bed, impacting their education and mental wellbeing.
Zarach, a charity founded in 2017, aims to end bed poverty by providing beds to vulnerable children. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Parenting

Nearly a million UK children sleep without beds as charity launches national appeal

Nearly 1 million children in the UK do not have a proper bed, impacting their education and mental wellbeing.
Zarach, a charity founded in 2017, aims to end bed poverty by providing beds to vulnerable children. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Parenting

One in 10 younger parents will use baby bank for essentials this winter survey

A quarter of people are planning to ask for food and borrow money from friends and family this winter.
Around one in 10 younger parents said they would need to use a baby bank for essentials.
Little Village charity has seen a surge in demand for help, with parents struggling to afford warm clothing, bedding, and toys for their children this Christmas. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
4 months ago
Major League Baseball

Shin-Soo Choo To Retire After 2024 KBO Season

Shin-Soo Choo announced that the 2024 season will be his last in professional baseball.
Choo will play for the SSG Landers in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and donate his entire salary to charity. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Finalists! (2023)

Seven finalists for the fifteenth annual holiday card contest have been revealed.
Honorable mentions include Armond Wilson, Diaz Trade Law, and Patterson Belknap. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Good: Biglaw Firm Encourages Charitable Donations. Bad: Biglaw Firm Reminds Associates They Haven't Gotten Raises.

Associates at Biglaw firms that have not matched the new Milbank/Cravath compensation scale are anxiously awaiting news on raises.
Allen & Overy faced backlash for asking associates to donate a portion of their salaries to charity before announcing if they would receive bonuses. [ more ]
SFGATE
5 months ago
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 ]
Independent
5 months ago
Women

'I was beaten so badly, until he could beat me no more... He tried to drown me' - Inside a women's refuge

Safe spaces like Sonas provide a lifeline for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
These spaces offer a chance for women to find peace, make decisions, and consider their options. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
Scala

Battersea celebrates 140 years of caring for cats

Battersea, the leading London animal welfare charity, is celebrating 140 years of caring for cats.
Battersea has cared for over 250,000 cats since its founding in the Victorian era.
The charity has evolved greatly over the years and continues to improve the lives of cats. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago
Marketing

Romford M&S TikTok stars top chart with Christmas charity single

A Christmas single by Team Romford, featuring M&S staff and celebrities like Peter Crouch, has reached number one on the iTunes charts.
The single was released on TikTok and is being used to raise money for the mental health charity YoungMinds.
The song emphasizes the importance of togetherness during the holiday season and has received a positive response from M&S colleagues and the public. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
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 ]
Flipboard
5 months ago
Food & drink

Musical teens' Bedford concert helps fight food insecurity | Flipboard

Donated food will help hundreds of families
Event at Bedford Historical Hall included food donation [ more ]
Dodger Blue
5 months ago
LA Dodgers

Fernando Valenzuela Honored To Participate In Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Thanksgiving Event

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) held two Thanksgiving events to give back to the community.
The Dodgers donated $30,000 to six local charities to provide turkeys and sides to those in need.
Unhoused veterans were treated to a Thanksgiving lunch at Dodger Stadium, with Fernando Valenzuela, Joe Davis, and Kirsten Watson serving food. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Photos: Bay Area runners race in Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Over 21,000 runners participated in the 19th annual Silicon Valley Turkey Trot to raise money for local charities.
The event has generated $11 million for charities in the past 18 years.
Participants were able to compete in a costume contest before the race started. [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
5 months ago
Music

boygenius & Ye Vagabonds pay tribute to Sinead O'Connor with "The Parting Glass" benefit single

Phoebe Bridgers is releasing a new holiday song for charity in 2023, featuring guest artists Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Ye Vagabonds.
The proceeds from the song will be donated to the Irish charity Aisling Project.
Phoebe Bridgers has released a holiday song for charity every year since 2017, covering various songs each time. [ more ]
Sportskeeda
5 months ago
New York Yankees

"Getting prepared for his firing" "This is why we don't have Soto" - Yankees fans blast Brian Cashman as GM sleeps outside Times Square to raise awareness for Covenant House

New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman participates in Covenant House's annual Global Sleep to End Youth Homelessness event.
The event takes place in 16 locations worldwide, with participants raising money for homeless youth.
Yankees fans express frustration with Cashman after a disappointing season. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
5 months ago
LA Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Hosting Thanksgiving Events With Mookie Betts, Chris Taylor, Gavin Lux & Fernando Valenzuela

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation are hosting two Thanksgiving events for veterans experiencing homelessness.
The events include a luncheon at Dodger Stadium and a Thanksgiving Grab and Go drive thru in South L.A.
Veterans will receive a traditional Thanksgiving feast and a gift bag filled with essentials and tokens of appreciation. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
5 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Ace Walker Buehler Hosts Annual Charity Golf Event in Support of First Responders

Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler organized a charity golf event in support of first responders through the Walker Buehler Foundation.
Buehler wants to provide first responders with top-notch facilities similar to what he has access to.
Buehler's charity event drew people from around the country, highlighting the impact he can make in his community. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Design

It's a Christmas wrap! Artists design paper for the Big Issue

Leading artists have designed limited-edition Christmas paper in aid of the Big Issue.
Artists include Patrick Hughes, Alma Singer, Carla Nizzola, and Stanley Donwood.
Proceeds from the sales of the Art Wrap will support the Big Issue's mission to help those experiencing poverty and social exclusion. [ more ]
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