Local, regional and national leaders of the United Church of Christ announced Jan. 18 that church donations have wiped out $12.9 million in medical debt for 11,108 households in and around St. Louis. Families are now receiving letters telling them that their debt, averaging $1,167, has been forgiven. In a news conference at Christ the King … More Good Samaritan: Churches Forgive Millions in Medical Debt
As Holy Week continues, the Knights of Columbus is transferring more than $1 million in aid to persecuted Christians in the Middle East. The support includes $800,000 in new financial assistance and $250,000 as part of its ongoing commitment to rebuilding an Iraqi Christian town. The $800,000 brings to almost $19 million the aid the Knights has committed to Christians and other religious minorities in the … More Knights of Columbus Commits $1 million to Iraqi, Syrian Christians for Easter
American Advisors Group (AAG) officially announced on February 10, 2018 the winner of the company’s $1,500 Do Something Good contest, Ruby Rublesky, a classical pianist and parkour enthusiast from Drumore, Pennsylvania. AAG promoted the contest through its website and social media channels using the hashtag #DoSomethingGood, and encouraged people to submit a photo with a caption explaining how they were caring for seniors … More AAG Announces Winner of “Do Something Good” Contest
Adore Me, the disruptive e-commerce lingerie startup ranked #9 on Crain’s 2016 Fast 50 list of fastest-growing companies in NYC, has continued its scholarship program to support women pursuing a degree in business, and has announced its Fall 2017 Scholarship recipient – Emily Markham, an undergraduate student at New York University. The Adore Me Scholarship was launched in 2017 … More Adore Me Continues Scholarship To Support Women Pursuing A Business Education
Goo Goo Dolls, the Buffalo-based rock band that has sold millions of albums for more than 20 years, named St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as its charity of choice with donations totaling $422,800 and a new fundraising campaign to support Music Gives to St. Jude Kids Day. The band’s gift will benefit Music Gives to St. Jude Kids, … More Goo Goo Dolls select St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® as Charity of Choice
Children’s Home Society will receive support from a long-term ally to help scale up proven programs to battle North Carolina’s foster care crisis. Among a growing list of concerned organizations and individuals, The Duke Endowment announced a 4-year, $3.7-million grant to expand foster care, early intervention, and prevention services across the state. “James B. Duke … More Good Samaritan: Duke Endowment Weighs in to Help NC Children in Crisis
