Tag: Charity fundraising

Donors race to aid India during COVID-19 surge

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The catastrophic wave of Covid-19 in India has prompted donors to send millions of dollars to the country, which Tuesday crossed the grim mark...

Asian American business leaders seek to fight discrimination

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Asian American business leaders are launching a foundation to challenge discrimination through what they call the largest philanthropic commitment in history by Asian Americans...

Anthony’s 3-pointer gives Magic 112-111 win over Grizzlies

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Cole Anthony made a 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds remaining, giving him a career-best 26 points and the Orlando Magic a 112-111...

Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU students

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Travis Scott, the rapper famous for his string of stylish hip-hop hits, from “SICKO MODE” to “Highest in the Room," and for the wild...

Jason Day on bubble for US Open exemption with month left

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Rickie Fowler was eligible to play in every major dating to the 2010 British Open at St. Andrews, a streak that ended at the...

Pandemic good Samaritan faces hefty tax bill for his efforts

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MANSFIELD, Conn. — A Connecticut middle school teacher who raised $41,000 to help hundreds of his struggling neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic got an...

Jimmy Kimmel, YouTube’s Mark Rober to host autism benefit

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LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel and YouTube personality and engineer Mark Rober will host an online fundraiser to benefit those with autism. ...

NFL reprises Draft-a-Thon to raise money for pandemic relief

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NEW YORK — The NFL is bringing back the Draft-a-Thon that raised money last year for charities dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. ...

Serena Williams signs programming deal with Amazon Studios

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Serena Williams has signed a deal with Amazon Studios under which she will create scripted and non-scripted programming, including a docuseries that follows her...

Land trust acquires 38 acres along northern Indiana river

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MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — Nearly 40 acres in northern Indiana that includes wooded wetlands that are home to wildlife and native plants have been acquired...