Tag: Charity fundraising
Donors race to aid India during COVID-19 surge
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
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
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
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
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
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
LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel and YouTube personality and engineer Mark Rober will host an online fundraiser to benefit those with autism.
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NFL reprises Draft-a-Thon to raise money for pandemic relief
NEW YORK — The NFL is bringing back the Draft-a-Thon that raised money last year for charities dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Serena Williams signs programming deal with Amazon Studios
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
MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — Nearly 40 acres in northern Indiana that includes wooded wetlands that are home to wildlife and native plants have been acquired...