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Harold Alfond Foundation Commits $75.5 Million for Maine's Community Colleges

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Prest Courtesy of the Maine Community College System An automotive technology program instructor at Washington County Community College works with a student on an electric vehicle as part of the school’s work-force development programs, which the Harold Alfond Foundation supports.

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Grants For Mom-And-Pop Businesses: Improving Our Communities

GrantNews

Mom-and-pop establishments are synonymous with various different types of businesses, including restaurants, bookstores, automotive repair shops, and insurance agencies… Mom-and-pop business owners tend to have a vested interest in the community, its citizens, and the local economy.

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Spotlight State: Georgia

GrantNews

However, Georgia’s contributions extend beyond agriculture; it is also a leader in the automotive industry, providing thousands of jobs and generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Peanuts are another significant crop, contributing to the state’s agricultural prominence.

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Spotlight on South Africa: Nonprofit Profiles from SANGONeT

Tech Soup

Founded in 1966, the organization offers vocational skills training in housekeeping, computer skills, automotive repair, and more. Saint Anthony's Education Centre empowers underserved students with education and job training. Environment. Greenpeace Africa works to protect and preserve the natural environment of Africa.

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Newsletter: Warm Leads from Your Homepage; Bridgestone Raises $2.8M for BGCA ; Museum Launches ‘How to be an American’ Podcast

Selfish Giving

Thanks to in-store fundraisers at its 2,200 automotive centers, Bridgestone Retail Operations raised $2.8 Raising one million wasn't enough for Sports Clips Haircuts. They've committed to raising another million for St. Baldrick's Foundation over the next three years. for Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 2018. Marketing Your Cause.

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The Bottom Line with Bitdefender BOX

Tech Soup

Currently the largest growth in IoT is in the automotive sector. " IoT is the term used to describe the rapidly increasing number of physical objects and sensors in our homes, offices, cars and everywhere else that are connected to the Internet and able to share data with other devices. The Internet of Things is already upon us.

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Newsletter: Join the Cause Docs for a FREE Partnership Clinic ; Salvation Army Launches Kettle Fundraiser Two Months Early; Patagonia Takes a Stand with 'Vote the A**holes Out’

Selfish Giving

He's worked with national, regional and local brands and was the mastermind behind Hyundai's national Hope on Wheels Program , Burger King's A Chance for Kids & Families , and Arbella's Official Automotive Insurance Partnership program - to name a few. He's one of my idols. I've always looked up to him and admired David's work. ??