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    UMC remembering nearly 300 years of Charity Hospital with ’50 days of Charity’ campaign

    Charity Hospital is celebrating a milestone, nearly 300 years since it opened its doors. The old building is no longer in use, but University Medical Center is carrying on the spirit of charity with several doctors and nurses from the old Charity. Now University Medical Center is starting a new campaign to celebrate "50 Days of Charity."

  • Easter egg boost for Edinburgh charity

    The Yard received the welcome gifts, with the health club offering a complimentary guest day pass for anyone bringing a chocolate treat. The Yard is a Scottish charity supporting disabled children and young people aged 0-25 through adventure play. Since 1986, it has been offering creative and inclusive play experiences in a well-supported environment, alongside wraparound support for the whole family. Lee Smith, general manager at the Bannatyne Health Club & Spa Newcraighall said: “Thanks to...

  • Why regime charity poses a big problem

    MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently announced her intention to engage in another round of philanthropy by donating $640 million to charity. Of the $60 billion she received after splitting with her husband, Scott has already given over $16 billion to various nonprofit organizations. To most people the idea of even possessing, much less donating, that kind of money is unthinkable, and Scott is certainly distributing the funds with the intention of making the...

  • Commissioners giving $25K to Animal Charity

    Animal Charity of Ohio is getting some help buying needed equipment from Mahoning County.

  • FOOD CHARITY DESPERATE FOR VOLUNTEERS IN THE NORTH EAST

    Feeding almost 500 people per month across their Sunderland and Hartlepool community meals, national charity FoodCycle is on the lookout for local residents to help conjure up a warm meal and welcoming atmosphere every week in the North East. Without volunteers, FoodCycle cannot provide a vital service to the community who have come to rely on the chance to sit down to a free, three-course meal every week. Particularly as the cost-of-living crisis continues and many are still struggling with...

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    Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith's Charity Shutting Down

    Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are shutting down their charitable foundation due, at least partly, to fallout from Will's infamous Oscars slap. The A-list spouses are closing the Will And Jada Smith Family Foundation amid a significant drop off…

  • Mediation charity launches Easter holidays advice guide

    NFM (National Family Mediation), the largest mediation provider in England and Wales, says it regularly sees a surge in enquiries immediately after the school holidays - with over 1005 enquiries in January 2024 alone, including more than 320 in the first week of the New Year. The charity says that this is because many couples in conflict reach breaking point due to the added pressure of the holiday period, but also because disagreements about children and finance between couples who have already...

  • Charity shop Vinnies: Why this single photo has enraged Australians

    By Pranav Harish for Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:40 EDT, March 26, 2024 | Updated: 01:40 EDT, March 26, 2024 Residents of a small town are angry over hundreds of donated items, including an office chair, that were dumped and scattered outside a local Vinnies store. Items left outside St Vincent's De Paul center in Mount Barker, south-east Adelaide, on Sunday evening included clothing, buckets and...

  • Catholic Charities announces hour changes for Holy Week

    N.Y. (WETM) – Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties has announced that it will be adjusting its hours this week for Holy Week. All of the Catholic Charities offices and pantries will close at noon on Holy Thursday, March 28, and will remain closed on Good Friday, March 29. The Community Kitchen will serve []

  • Charities to secure up to £5k as WACCL opens application process

    Criteria for application includes to be a charity or organisation supporting children or young people in the Wakefield District and able to explain specifically what the funds requested will be used for and what positive impact this will deliver. Chair of the WACCL committee, Clare Thornton, comments: “We have a fantastic response to our request for beneficiaries during 2023 and we are hoping the same will be said for 2024. There are so many companies that deliver incredible work supporting...

  • Charities stand to gain if sports betting is legalized in Minnesota

    In 2022, charitable gambling sent $157 million to nonprofits within the state and $193 million to the general fund, according to Allied Charities of Minnesota Executive Director Rachel Jenner.

  • Foundation’s funding suits fashion styling charity

    Sheffield-based The Suit Works received £14,000 through SYCF’s Moving on Up project to support young adults aged 19 to 25 with free styling sessions and interview-appropriate clothing when they have the offer of a job interview and are unable to buy anything suitable. From its headquarters at Carver House, Carver Street, The Suit Works also helps clients prepare for interviews by providing informal training covering topics such as body language, dealing with nerves and practical skills including...