Nonprofit and philanthropy news covering charitable giving, foundations, humanitarian work, and social impact organizations.
KCRA 3 Sacramento reports on the 2026 Turkey Drive partnership with the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. The piece outlines donation logistics at Cal Expo on November 13 and provides historical data showing consistent growth in turkey donations since 2008.
The article highlights eight-year-old Alex Anning's initiative to distribute 500 grocery bags to Englewood families, addressing local food insecurity. It details the community impact of this youth-led effort and its partnership with the Illinois Network of Charter Schools.
The Times of India profiles Steve-O’s establishment of The Radical Ranch near Nashville, a nonprofit animal sanctuary founded in 2023. The commentary outlines his mission to rescue goats, pigs, and dogs while promoting compassion through personal encounters, noting plans to expand the facility to accommodate more animals in need.
This article reports on Guernsey residents wearing traditional knitted jumpers to raise funds for Les Bourgs hospice. It highlights community participation, political support from island officials, and local business involvement in the annual heritage celebration.
Axios outlines the Mama's Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale, where $35 pies provide ten medically tailored meals via Mama's Kitchen. The piece details the order deadline, participating local bakers, and pickup locations, emphasizing the charity's fundraising impact which exceeded $190,000 last year.
MassLive advocates for participation in the 2026 Toy for Joy campaign, emphasizing increased financial hardship due to rising grocery and fuel costs. The commentary highlights the Salvation Army's sponsorship and the intergenerational impact of generosity on Western Massachusetts families, urging community support to meet a $100,000 goal.
The Globe and Mail profile argues that Edmonton real estate developer Irving Kipnes significantly shaped the city's physical landscape through Delcon Development Group while establishing a lasting legacy via extensive philanthropy supporting health, arts, and community institutions in Alberta.
The descendants of Peter Wright have agreed to donate more than $120 million to conservation organizations after divesting their stake in a major West Australian iron ore project. A portion of the funds will go to Greenpeace, an organization that has historically opposed mining magnate Gina Rinehart.
The article highlights the critical role of fertility charities in Jersey, citing a mother's decade-long IVF journey. It argues that such organizations provide essential emotional support and community, helping individuals cope with isolation, financial strain, and grief associated with repeated treatment failures.