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Fundraising For Gaza Refugees: UK Charity Collecting...

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2025/05/06

A Worsening CrisisAs the United Nations recently reported, the crisis in Gaza has taken an unimaginable toll on thousands of families and children. At time of writing, the officially reported death toll stands in excess of 50,000, though many have suggested that the true number may be far higher. The vast majority of those casualties, over 80%, have been civilians, underscoring the importance of the material and financial aid pouring in from around the globe.Reports are now emerging that

3:51

Goodwill Caravan Making Doctors for the Future

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2025/05/03

Earlier today, Goodwill Caravan finally announced the beginning of its new project to help Palestinian students in Cairo to complete their studies, and fulfill their dreams of becoming doctors service, which has been in development since 2024. The main aim is to be able to fund the students to complete their studies and graduate as doctors so they can go back to Gaza where they can serve their own community.... but it does so, with a difference.Hanan Asheg, Founder and Executive Director

5:49

Andy Sehremelis and Parkcrest: A Story Of Community...

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2025/04/24

In Southern California, Parkcrest Construction Inc. has spent decades creating new spaces for daily living. Yet behind these physical transformations, another kind of building often goes unnoticed—the strengthening of community foundations through strategic philanthropy and local engagement.Read more about Andy Sehremelis and Parkcrest Construction, Inc. at the link in the description. A Career Built on Construction and Community. With over 20 years of experience in real estate

2:20

Swiss Donation Platform | Anonymous Giving & Multiple...

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2025/03/14

Happy Pot is a new online fundraising platform in Switzerland that connects you directly with potential donors. Be it planning a personal celebration, supporting a nonprofit cause, or launching a small business, this Swiss donation platform makes collecting funds simple and stress-free. The best part? You can set up your fundraising campaign without spending a single franc upfront!Get started in four easy steps. Step 1: Create your pot. Choose from various categories that fit your

5:55

Care Home Residents Loving DLC Fun and Engaging Chair...

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2025/03/01

Diverse Little Colours: Bringing Joy to Care Home Residents Through Chair-Based ExerciseAs we age, staying active becomes increasingly important for maintaining physical health, mental well-being, and social connections. However, for many care home residents in the UK, mobility limitations can make traditional exercise routines difficult or even impossible. Enter Diverse Little Colours CIC, a community interest company that is transforming lives through its innovative, National

2:35

Swiss Community Crowdsourcing Platform For Charity...

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2025/02/28

If you’re passionate about making a change in your community, with Happy Pot, fundraising has never been easier. So the next time you try to organize a school event, support a local charity, or help a friend in need, do it with this smart new platform. Happy Pot is a new online community crowdfunding platform that is designed to make it easier for small NGOs, charities and not-for-profit organizations, as well as individuals, families, small businesses and community groups to fundraise for

2:57

New Swiss Online Fundraising Platform Lets Groups...

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2025/02/27

What if happiness wasn’t just something you felt but something you shared? With Happy Pot, giving back has never been easier or more rewarding. This new online fundraising platform will help you create and support the kind of community crowdfunding initiatives that can make a real impact. The founders behind Happy Pot believe giving is like a pot of gold, where small contributions can transform into a life-changing sum of money. The founders of Happy Pot want Switzerland to become a true

3:49

Rotary Club of Paso Robles Giving $100,000 in...

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2025/01/29

Paso Robles, California - January 29, 2025The Rotary Club of Paso Robles is pleased to announce they will be giving out $100,000 in scholarships in 2025 to Paso Robles High School and Liberty High School students to further their education after graduation through trade schools, colleges, and universities. The Club set out to achieve this milestone 25 years ago with their annual fundraiser, the Winemakers’ Cookoff. The Paso Robles Rotary Winemakers’ Cookoff was a vision of the Club over 25

2:26

Switzerland Crowdfunding Platform Promotes Support...

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2024/12/19

In 2021, Nonprofit Quarterly published a report that explored the shortcomings of GoFundMe as a mutual aid platform, levying criticisms at the platform's "market-oriented approach" to charity - one which does not benefit the vast majority of those in need. Now, Swiss platform Happy Pot has been created to address some of those concerns, while also seeking to take advantage of new security technology to make their transactions more secure.Since launching, the site has already seen

2:46

2024 Bangladesh Non-Profit Report Showcases Measures...

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2024/12/02

Despite the major strides Bangladesh has made towards solving the child malnutrition crisis, it is still one of the country’s most pressing issues. This is why Lotus Ministry Trust is dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of its child malnutrition initiative.In a new report, Lotus Ministry Trust breaks down its current nutrition, community education, and sustainable farming efforts in Bangladesh, sizing up new strategies that will make its programs more effective for local

2:45

Screen Legend Sophia Loren Makes Splash Over Weekend...

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2024/11/27

Screen legend Sophia Loren took center stage this weekend at an exclusive event held in Santa Monica benefiting two Southern California nonprofits — the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, which was founded by her son Maestro Carlo Ponti in 2013, and Caterina’s Club, which was started by Sir Bruno Serato in 2005 to feed underprivileged children (some 25,000 hot pasta dinners per week), find permanent housing for families in need and train at-risk youth for careers in the hospitality

2:48

Stanwix Community Centre Offers Rental Space For...

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2024/11/25

For over a decade now, the Stanwix Community Association has worked diligently to make the Stanwix Community Centre a great place to host any sort of event. Now, they are putting the word out that the space can now be reserved into 2025 through their online system.You can be certain that when you reserve the Stanwix Community Centre for your event, that you will have access to a convenient and well-equipped location to hold your gathering. Let's take a quick peek at the facility and the

4:12

Leading LGBTQ+ Addiction Treatment Program CEO To...

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2024/11/22

A growing epidemic facing Southern California and West Hollywood, in particular, will be explored at a press conference on National Meth Awareness Day, Monday, November 25 from noon to 12:30 pm at Being Alive's Harm Reduction Center in West Hollywood (7976 Santa Monica Blvd.). Among the featured speakers is Paulo Arranaga Grayson, CEO of No Matter What Recovery, one of LA’s most highly recognized addiction treatment programs serving the LGBTQ+ community — one of the hardest hit sectors of

2:52

Holliday's Helping Hands Gala To Alleviate LA's...

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2024/11/19

A fundraiser sponsored by Holliday’s Helping Hands (HHH) to alleviate LA’s homeless crisis raised $250,000, announced HHH Founder and Executive Director Miss Katina Holliday. The 3rd Annual Shining Through Service With Compassion Black-Tie Gala held recently at The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena attracted celebrities, business tycoons, community leaders and local residents who gathered together with a united purpose -- to stamp out homelessness. Those interested in supporting the

3:23

KFI AM 640's 14th Annual Pastathon Benefiting...

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2024/11/19

One of Southern California’s most anticipated annual events, the KFI AM 640 PastaThon benefiting Caterina’s Club will be held November 20 - December 8. This is the 14th year that LA’s #1 talk radio station has organized the program with proceeds helping feed 25,000 meals per week to hungry children at 100 locations in 30 cities throughout Southern California. From Nov 20 - Dec 8, the station will mount an on-air campaign to raise public awareness about childhood hunger right here in

3:57

Annual "Shining Through Compassionate Service" Gala...

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2024/11/01

Those committed to eradicating homelessness and helping children in need throughout Los Angeles County can make a significant impact by attending the 3rd Annual Shining Through Service With Compassion Gala on Saturday, November 9, at The Langham Huntington Hotel, 1401 S Oak Knoll Avenue in Pasadena. This black-tie event is hosted by Holliday’s Helping Hands (HHH), a nonprofit that addresses homelessness by providing permanent housing, essential life skills instruction, job training and the

3:23

Support Animal Welfare Charity: Altamonte, FL...

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2024/10/23

Halloween through the eyes of a dog must be so strange. Everyone around you suddenly looks bizarre and different, the streets teeming with terrifying monsters, and yet they all smell so familiar... What's going on? And why can't I have that chocolate? Then again, I guess the world in general must be pretty confusing for dogs. Imagine getting in an elevator without knowing what it is? The doors open, you haven't moved, and yet somehow you've been teleported elsewhere? Spooky! Still, it is

2:44

Bangladesh Rural Food Assistance: Culturally...

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2024/10/10

Lotus Ministry Trust is helping vulnerable groups in Bangladesh with its food distribution network, getting vital supplies to communities decimated by floods, cyclones, and hurricanes. They need your help to keep this work going!They highlight the need for philanthropic support in Bangladesh due to high poverty levels and the region's propensity for natural disasters. The organization supports the distribution of nutritious food supplies to vulnerable communities. Lotus Ministry Trust

2:27

Caribbean Sport & Sustainable Development NGO...

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2024/10/08

Basketball is alive and well in the Caribbean and, thanks to the efforts of Caribbean Sport and Sustainable Development (CSSD), it can continue to flourish! The Kréyol Sports International project is a sport-led community partnership initiative that fosters social cohesion, supports human rights, and improves the quality of life for young people in the region. The project combines a passion for basketball with a vision for sustainable development that sees sport as a catalyst for growth and

3:38

Charity Auction Featuring Meet & Greet With Screen...

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2024/10/08

Screen legend Sophia Loren will take center stage at an exclusive meet & greet that comes as part of a charity auction package benefiting two Southern California nonprofits. Fans of the Oscar-winning actress can place their bids to spend time and take photos with her while dining on hors d'ouevres prepared by Anaheim White House and enjoying fine vintages from Joseph George Fine Wines. Post reception, the winning bidders will join the superstar in the VIP section of the audience to

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