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Power of Storytelling | Harmony for Change: The Global Impact of Playing For Change

Pamela Grow

Playing For Change aims to provide arts education to marginalized youth in 17 countries. Playing For Change originated from a shared vision between co-founders Mark Johnson and Whitney Kroenke in 2002. John Mayer’s anthem, chosen for its call to unite hearts and create a positive world, aligns with the foundation’s mission.

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

Despite being historically underfunded, these institutions have been essential in educating Black people, developing leaders, and addressing inequality. Big philanthropy’s support of HBCUs declined from 2002 to 2019 An examination of trends in philanthropic giving to HBCUs underscores a history of underfunding. In fact, large U.S.

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Pop the champagne: This year Candid’s grants data set turns 21!

Candid

2002-2012 – Childhood During the first 10 years, Candid staff primarily focused on collecting grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a sample of the largest U.S. Before this time, government grants collection had been limited to a few agencies like the National Science Foundation and Department of Education. government agencies ii.

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ORG Impact Awards Highlight Worldwide Achievement

The NonProfit Times

Philippines-based nonprofit Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation was selected winner of the.ORG of the Year award, recognizing the organization’s work to provide access to education for children in remote and poverty-stricken areas by providing boats to reach their schools. ORG Impact Award for Quality Education for All.

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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

Qgiv

MENTOR launched National Mentoring Month in 2002 as a way to unify and expand mentoring efforts, as well as raise awareness about youth mentoring in the United States. The foundation works to give youth a fighting chance to go after higher education, employment, and shelter once they’ve aged out of the foster care system and are on their own.

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Black leadership and Black experiences in the social sector

Candid

These higher education institutions have played a vital role in educating Black people, developing Black leaders, and addressing inequality in the United States. From 2002 to 2019, although foundations increased their total giving by 124%, funding to HBCUs declined by 30%. With nearly 20 years of data about U.S.

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Ali Forney Center Saves Time and Effort with Norton Security

Tech Soup

Operating 12 branches throughout the boroughs of New York City, the Ali Forney Center was founded in 2002 in his memory. It provides a comprehensive and continuous set of supportive services, including: A drop-in center that offers hot meals, health services, education, and referrals to other programs. Forney was murdered in 1997.