Recently, Philanthropy Daily highlighted the work of Maria Dickin (1870-1951). The article described her as an “energetic Edwardian social reformer.” Her mission was to help the sick and abandoned animals she encountered in her home of London, England. Saddened and […]
As a former teacher, it’s always interesting to hear about organizations that are doing a stellar job working with students. One organization that has recently taken a bright spotlight is Early Reading Matters. Based in New York City, the nonprofit’s […]
It’s not too hard to fathom that when asked a question about the state of global poverty, that a majority of people would not be certain about the facts. It is kind of a random question. A survey from the […]
Not every child in America has the comfort of coming home from school to a parent or guardian available in the home. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 30 American children were homeless at some point last year, […]
The founder of the nonprofit Share Our Strength determined many years ago that children who suffer or struggle with hunger in some way here in the United States could be helped. It is not because of war, drought, or famine […]
Research is indicating that habits of giving have changed in the past decade in America. Charitable giving as part of the yearly budget and the support for philanthropy is narrowing according to a How America Gives study. This study indicates […]
Foundations can be an exceptionally beneficial force for good for many reasons. The most obvious being that there is money to be allocated to causes that fit the mission of the foundation. The monetary gifts of a foundation can make […]
As someone who finds the term lifelong learner to be a compliment, I wonder why that term doesn’t apply to all. What makes some people want to stop or at least slow down at some point to learning anything new? […]