nonprofit

Where manufacturing jobs have shrunk, a library is giving a leg up to entrepreneurs

8:00am October 11, 2024

The public library in Toledo, Ohio, is one of a number across the U.S. that have become entrepreneurial hubs. Business-specialist librarians are helping aspiring small-business owners and nonprofits for free.

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Arts

New Arts Council head is ready to roll up her sleeves in Winston-Salem

2:00pm September 23, 2024

by David Ford

This week the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County begins a new chapter under the leadership of Sam Howard. The North Carolina native joins the Council — one of the nation’s first — as it reflects on its 75-year history and looks to refine its role moving forward.

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The Museo de Arte in Puerto Rico is one of 64 art museums receiving grants as part of a new initiative called "Access for All" funded by Alice Walton's Art Bridges foundation.

Arts

Walmart heir wants museums to attract more people and donates $40 million to help

11:55am October 11, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

Alice Walton's foundation Art Bridges will give grants to dozens of museums around the country.

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An Amazon fulfillment center is seen before sunrise on March 29, 2021, in Bessemer, Ala. Amazon announced it is ending its charity donation program, AmazonSmile.

National

Amazon ends its charity donation program AmazonSmile after other cost-cutting efforts

3:02pm January 19, 2023

by Kaitlyn Radde

The company says the AmazonSmile program didn't have enough financial impact. But some charities say the support "made a huge difference," and shoppers have expressed disapproval on social media.

Artis Stevens, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, says MacKenzie's Scott's gift to the mentoring organization will be "transformative."

Arts

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives a $122.6 million donation to mentor kids

10:25am May 24, 2022

by Elizabeth Blair

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues her charity drive with a $122.6 million donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the group's largest gift ever from an individual.

Cynthia Hughes, seen here wearing a "Due Process Denied" shirt, has become a regular on Steve Bannon's show, where she has described the Jan. 6 defendants as "political prisoners." On a recent episode, Hughes announced changes to the Patriot Freedom Proje

Politics & Government

A controversial nonprofit for Capitol riot defendants makes changes after criticism

1:43pm February 10, 2022

by Tom Dreisbach

The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 for people charged in the Capitol riot. After NPR reported that charity experts saw "red flags" with the group, they announced changes.

A pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Now, a nonprofit group said it has raised around $900,000 for the alleged rioters, but some of their families are raising questions about how the money is being spent.

Experts see 'red flags' at nonprofit raising big money for Capitol riot defendants

7:21am January 20, 2022

by Tom Dreisbach

The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 to support alleged Jan. 6 Capitol rioters. The group says the funds support defendants, but families have raised concerns about transparency.

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Health & Safety

Greensboro Nonprofit Earns National Distinction For Child Trauma Treatment

7:43am May 20, 2019

by Keri Brown

A Guilford County nonprofit recently received national distinction for its work in treating children and families who experience traumatic events.

Nonprofit Expands To Include Program For Low-Income Mothers And Their Daughters

5:00am December 29, 2017

by Bethany Chafin

A new program starting in January will focus on helping low-income single mothers and their daughters break the cycle of poverty.

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Environment

Creativity And Partnerships Contribute To Fundraising Success For Piedmont Land Conservancy: Greg Keener

2:42pm July 19, 2017

by Reese Sizemore

Greg Keener is the Development Director for Piedmont Land Conservancy. Radio Camper Reese Sizemore talked with him about what inspires him in his job.

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