Philanthropy News

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whole Foods Market and National Young Farmers Coalition Launch Next Generation Farmer Fund to Support the Future of American Agriculture...

INDIANOLA, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Demetrius Perryman, a disabled homeowner living on a fixed income, has a new FORTIFIED-designated roof to protect her family from severe weather. Funded with a $15,000 FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and its member Guaranty Bank, the roof has stopped water intrusion and prevented further deterioration of the home. Ms. Perryman’s daughter, Markedia Perryman, said their insurance claim for roof repairs or...

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, joined Central Maine Power, the Eastern Trail Alliance, community leaders, project partners, and Maine residents on August 6th to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of a new 1.6-mile segment of the Eastern Trail. This milestone project closes a longstanding gap in the trail system and creates a continuous off-road connection from South Portland’s B...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OneLegacy, the organ, eye, and tissue procurement organization serving seven counties in Southern California since 1977, set a new monthly record for July, enabling the transplantation of 210 lifesaving organs, thanks to the generosity of 71 donors and their families, and the expert coordination of dedicated medical teams. This milestone reflects the strength of collaboration across Southern California's donation and transplantation community. Working around the cl...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As communities around the world celebrate International Youth Day on August 12, Boys & Girls Clubs of America will rally supporters nationwide for its second annual Giving Day, a one-day campaign to invest in the next generation by helping ensure every young person has access to the opportunities they need to build a great future. This year's Giving Day aligns with the global observance of International Youth Day and its 2026 theme, Youth Empowerment for a Sustaina...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Colossal Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization of Colossal Biosciences, has announced the second cohort of its Species Reintroduction Fund, expanding the program to seven new species across four continents. In collaboration with the global conservation nonprofit Re:wild, the Fund will direct its annual commitment of $250,000 to teams working in Cambodia, the United States, Brazil, Guatemala, Australia, and Canada. Launched in 2025 as the first fund in th...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Xcel Energy Foundation today announced it has invested nearly $160 million over the past quarter of a century to strengthen communities, according to a new Impact Report commemorating the Foundation’s 25th anniversary. Since the Foundation’s establishment in 2001, Xcel Energy and the Xcel Energy Foundation have supported communities in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. The investments include more than $...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced the launch of “Juanita,” its new AI Financial Wellness Coach, providing clients with on-demand, personalized financial education and guidance through the Operation HOPE client portal. Developed through the HOPE AI™ initiative, Juanita represents the next step in Operation HOPE's mission to democratize financial knowledge and e...

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today celebrated the fourth event of their national preservation and community resilience campaign, Travelers Across America, in Elk River, Minnesota. The initiative, which focuses on restoring landmarks and strengthening community resilience in honor of America’s 250th, hosted a volunteer day at Oliver Kelley Farm featuring hands-on stewardship projects led by Travelers...

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced the recipients of its 2026–27 KinderCare Learning Companies’ Kids Scholarship. KinderCare is awarding 20 former students with $5,000 scholarships to support their education at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program. The KinderCare Kids Scholarship honors alumni of KinderCare’s...