Ukraine war: World Central Kitchen founder asks WhatsApp for translation tool to better aid refugees
For over a decade, the World Central Kitchen has provided meals to communities in need in the wake of humanitarian, climate and community crises.
Ukraine war: NY's largest private employer sends 18,000 pounds of medical supplies to wounded fighters
The pallets of supplies, worth $160,000, were pulled from Northwell Health's warehouses and are already en route to the embattled country, CEO Michael Dowling told FOX Business.
Uber giving free rides between Ukraine border and multiple Polish cities
As part of its "free rides as the border" announcement, the company also said its offering free rides for staff at Migrant Welcome Centers. Uber will also deliver goods to nonprofit warehouses in Poland for free.
Charities struggle to deliver humanitarian aid into Ukraine
With ports blocked and roads made treacherous by bombings, charities currently can't send humanitarian aid into Ukraine through normal channels,
Bill and Melinda Gates' post-divorce donations top $3B
Donations have gone toward gender equality, nutrition and epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention
Melinda French Gates no longer pledges bulk of her wealth to Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation is one of the world's largest philanthropies with an endowment topping $50 billion. In July, Mr. Gates and Ms. French Gates said they would commit a further $15 billion to the endowment.
First 3D-printed house in US assembled in hours
Alquist 3D CEO Zachary Mannheimer explains how 3D printing homes can save labor, material, time and energy.
Gates-French Gates gift of $15B tops 2021 biggest-donation list
The power philanthropists Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates announced in May that they were divorcing and then gave a jaw-dropping $15 billion to their foundation in July.
Ringo Starr announces coffee table book for charity
The Beatles alum Ringo Starr has announced that he will create a coffee table book with images and memories from his time with the band.
Jennifer Hudson, more stars team with jewelers Kendra Scott to donate $100K to charity
"Respect" star Jennifer Hudson is among the celebrities to team with jewelry retailer Kendra Scott to donate about $100,000 to charities this Christmas season
Dunkin’ employee surprised with fully furnished apartment, thanks to her loyal customer
Ebony Johnson, 33, from the Cincinnati area, is a mom of three who works the drive-thru at Dunkin’ and was helped through a difficult time this year by one of her loyal customers.
On this Giving Tuesday, here's how lawmakers can support Americans' generous spirit
An enhanced, permanent charitable-tax deduction regardless of whether a person itemizes their tax deductions would give lower-income and cash-strapped taxpayers an easier opportunity to invest in their spiritual and mental health.
What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is considered a global movement that was established in 2012 with the goal of inspiring others to "give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity" through acts of kindness, according to the Giving Tuesday website.
Home Depot Foundation surpasses $400M investment in veteran causes
The funds have already helped renovate and enhance over 50,000 homes and facilities for veterans while also helping to provide critical assistance to veterans and their families in need, according to the foundation.
Fox teams with US veteran-owned company that helps homeless heroes get back on their feet
U.S. VETS CEO Steve Peck says telehealth amid the pandemic has helped the nonprofit assist veterans "no matter where you are."
Melinda Gates starts book publishing company
Melinda French Gates, already one of the world's most prominent philanthropists, will now take on the job of publisher.
Proposed California ballot measure could spark court challenges to teacher protections
Education reform advocates have proposed a ballot initiative in California that could allow them to use the courts to challenge teacher-tenure laws and other policies they believe are harming public school students.
Walter Scott Jr., business partner of Warren Buffett, dead at 90
Like his more famous friend, Warren Buffett, Walter Scott Jr. spent most of his life in his native Omaha, Neb., and made billions from a diverse range of mostly unglamorous businesses.
GoFundMe stops certain donations to Afghanistan 'due to Taliban control'
Campaigns ranging from trying to fund emergency flight rescues of hundreds of Afghan refugees, providing food aid packages to "internally displaced families throughout Afghanistan" to raising funds specifically to “help Afghan women in immediate need."
Palantir’s billionaire CEO gives ousted hermit $180K to rebuild cabin
The billionaire founder of data analytics firm Palantir donated $180,000 to a former hermit in New Hampshire so he can rebuild his cabin, which burned down amid a property dispute earlier this month — but in a new location.