Through The Dollywood Foundation and her various charitable initiatives, Dolly Parton built an incredible philanthropic legacy centered around education, disaster relief, and healthcare. When most people think of Dolly Parton, they instantly picture the sparkles, the iconic country hits, and […]
We will all miss Dolly. Dolly Parton built one of the most practical, direct, and transformative philanthropic legacies in modern history. Her philosophy of giving was simple: identify immediate human needs, strip away red tape, and deliver direct help with […]
MacKenzie Scott Erased Tens of Billions of Dollars in Medical Debt Jeff Bezo’s ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, recently erased tens of billions of dollars in medical debt by funding Undue Medical Debt (formerly known as RIP Medical Debt). Rather than attempting […]
Recently, my mother texted me an article from her local newspaper, The Gettysburg Times, about a local therapeutic riding program in that area. It’s called Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program, and according to their website is dedicated to improving the […]
Created in 2010 by Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates, the Giving Pledge is a global campaign designed to encourage the world’s wealthiest individuals and families to commit most of their fortunes to philanthropy. Inspired by the “giving […]
US Charities Scored Big with $617 Billion in Donations Even with everyone stressing about the economy, people really stepped up their giving last year. According to the latest Giving USA report, US charities pulled in a whopping $617 billion. A […]
Have you heard the story about Timmy the whale and his rescue? Timmy is a juvenile humpback whale who became a media sensation after getting stranded for nearly two months in Germany’s shallow Baltic Sea waters (starting March 2026). Following […]
There is a trend being seen in giving and it has a lot to do with stability and being comfortable with a familiar place. “Place-Based Giving” has evolved from a giving philosophy to a primary strategy for some. It has […]
A lot of people who want to give to worthy organizations have questions about determining whether a charity is worthy of their hard earned money. Making those decisions involves a bit of research and a thoughtful approach. A “worthy” charity […]
It’s amazing to hear about the creative ways that people use horses to help hurting people. Horses have a way of bringing some people a lot of comfort and peace. Several months ago, a young lady in Pennsylvania named Grace […]