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3 of the Best NYC Charities
New York City is home to numerous philanthropic organizations. This blog looks at three of the top organizations you should be aware of. Avenues for Justice Avenues for Justice (AFJ) started in 1979. The organization looked at the high number of youths involved in the...
NYC’s Most Notable Philanthropists
New York City is home to a number of notable philanthropists who work to make a positive impact in the city and throughout the world. To learn more about these philanthropists take a look at the below list. Michael Bloomberg Michael Bloomberg is one of the wealthiest...
Smithsonian’s Philanthropy Exhibit
The Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum in the world. In fact, the institution is actually 19 different museums located mostly in Washington, D.C. One of the museums, the National Museum of American History, features an exhibit titled Giving in America. The...
4 Ways College Students Can Give Back Over Winter Break
During winter break college students all around the country return home to see their family and friends. Some students work over the break to earn some extra money and keep from getting too bored. However, one of the best things that college students can do over break...
4 Reasons Why Your Business Should Encourage Volunteering
Today an increasing number of employers encourage their employees to volunteer, and it’s not difficult to understand why. In addition to being a great way to help the community and bring employees together, volunteering offers numerous benefits for businesses. Below...
Volunteering During Thanksgiving Season
During Thanksgiving, American families come together to celebrate everything that they have to be thankful for. Unfortunately, there are many Americans who are unable to celebrate the holiday for various reasons. They might not have enough food; they might suffer from...
How The Tech Sector Is Changing Philanthropy
The people behind the most successful tech companies are some of the wealthiest individuals in the world. Today an increasing number of tech entrepreneurs are using their wealth to make a positive impact on the world. In many cases they’re going about it in an...
A Short History of American Philanthropy
Philanthropy as society currently understands it did not fully develop until the early twentieth century. The word philanthropy is derived from Greek, and its literal meaning is “love of humanity.” Ancient Greeks thought of philanthropy as an ideal to attain—one...
A Look At The Top Five Most Charitable Companies
Over the past few years, an increasing number of companies have focused on philanthropic causes. This post looks at the top 5 charitable companies according to Forbes's top 5 charitable companies. 5. Exxon Mobil Exxon Mobil focuses on bettering the lives of people and...
5 Organizations With A Global Concern
Throughout the world there are numerous humanitarian organizations that work to help others lead better lives. They focus on everything from disaster relief to ending world hunger. Read on to learn more about five of the most important global humanitarian...