All articles tagged with #charities
Originally Published 3 days ago — by BBC
Debt charities report an unprecedented surge in calls for help in January, driven by financial stress from the holiday season and rising living costs, with many seeking assistance late at night and struggling to pay priority bills, highlighting the need for early intervention and support.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by CNN
Italian authorities arrested nine individuals suspected of financing Hamas through charities in Italy, diverting approximately 7 million euros over two years, with assets seized worth over 8 million euros, in a coordinated EU operation.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Reuters
Italian authorities arrested nine individuals suspected of financing Hamas through charities in Italy, diverting approximately 7 million euros over two years for terrorist activities, with assets seized worth over 8 million euros, in a coordinated EU operation.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by NBC News
Italian authorities arrested nine individuals linked to charities suspected of raising around 8.2 million dollars to support Hamas, with investigations revealing illegal fund transfers through international organizations, highlighting ongoing EU efforts to combat terrorism financing.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by AP News
Italian authorities arrested nine individuals linked to charities suspected of raising around 8.2 million dollars to support Hamas, with investigations revealing the funds were funneled through international bank transfers and organizations connected to Hamas in Gaza and Israel.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
Several charities have cut ties with Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, after reports surfaced of her email describing Jeffrey Epstein as a 'supreme friend,' amid ongoing scandals related to her associations with Epstein and Prince Andrew. The charities cited the email as making her role as a patron inappropriate, following her past admissions of regret over her connection to Epstein.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Multiple charities have cut ties with Sarah Ferguson after it emerged she described Jeffrey Epstein as a 'supreme friend' in a letter, leading to her losing patronages due to her past associations and comments about Epstein.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by John Scalzi's Whatever
The Whatever Holiday Gift Guide is returning on December 2, 2024, offering a platform for writers, creators, and charities to promote their work and causes during the holiday season. The guide will feature different categories each day, including traditionally and non-traditionally published authors, other creators, fan favorites, and charities. This initiative aims to provide excellent gift-giving ideas and opportunities for creators to reach a large audience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
An "unbelievably frugal" man named Terry Kahn from Indianapolis left behind a $13 million estate to charities after his death. Kahn, who had no immediate family, lived a modest life and was known for his frugality. In his will, he didn't specify which charities should receive the money, so attorney Dwayne Isaacs reached out to various nonprofits in the area. About a dozen organizations, including Teachers' Treasures, received a share of the estate, with some receiving over a million dollars. Kahn's generosity has left a lasting impact on these nonprofits and their beneficiaries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $2.15 billion to 360 organizations over the past year, with causes ranging from Asian American journalists to rural communities in India. Scott's team has donated over $3.8 billion to 465 organizations in 2022, including $436 million to Habitat for Humanity and $84.5 million to Girl Scouts of the USA. Known for surprise donations, Scott, who helped build Amazon, has a net worth of $33.7 billion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bloomberg
MacKenzie Scott has donated $2.15 billion to 360 different charities over the past year, including organizations such as the Asian American Journalists Association and an abortion-pill provider. These donations bring her total giving since her divorce from Jeff Bezos to $16.5 billion. The specific amounts given to each charity were not disclosed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
To help victims of the Israel-Gaza crisis, individuals can donate to charities working on the ground. It is important to verify charities to avoid scams and choose organizations with a clear plan and a history of helping in the affected region. Top-rated charities providing aid during the crisis include Doctors Without Borders and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Charity Navigator also recommends organizations with a track record of positive results. Donors should create a plan for giving and give what they can afford. Eligible donations can be deducted from taxable income if itemized deductions are claimed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Two new documentaries, "Savior Complex" and "Uncharitable," challenge perceptions about charitable endeavors. "Savior Complex" examines the controversy surrounding American missionary Renee Bach and her organization, Serving His Children, which aimed to assist malnourished children in Uganda but faced questions about its practices and qualifications. "Uncharitable" advocates for treating charitable institutions differently, providing them with resources, tolerance for risk, and reasonable expectations to attract top talent and effectively address the problems they were created to solve. Both documentaries highlight the importance of having a functional blueprint to achieve charitable objectives and the complexities involved in turning good intentions into tangible benefits.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Sandra Bernhard, the comic and actress known for her role in Roseanne, has been sued by her former manager for allegedly cheating charities with phony invoices. The manager claims that Bernhard forced him into doing questionable things as part of a hostile work environment. He also alleges that she cheated venues out of their cut of merchandising sales and sent fake invoices to increase her interview fees. The manager is seeking $250,000 for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and unpaid commissions and fees. Bernhard's attorney has declined to comment on the allegations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Giving USA's annual estimate of contributions from foundations, individuals, and corporations found that 2022 was one of the worst years in philanthropy history, with giving dropping 10.5 percent after inflation. Nonprofits are now bracing for a tough fundraising year as donors continue to hold back their contributions in the first six months of 2023.