Indiana University’s football success has found a greater purpose this season. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and his brother Alberto are spotlighting multiple sclerosis research, bringing the community together through Mendoza Bros Burger sales to reach a $100,000 goal.
Monadnock Family Services reports a 275% surge in new patients this year, an announcement made at a Dec. 4 fundraising event by CEO Mindy Asbury. The sharp rise spotlights an urgent need for more mental health support in the community.
What began as a simple hashtag in 2012 has grown into one of the most significant fundraising events in the United States. Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday is now a mainstay for nonprofits nationwide, even as uncertainty looms about donor participation this season.
Cognition, a center in Beulah dedicated to inspiring young minds, is moving forward with plans to expand. Emphasizing collaboration, they are calling on local residents to help shape the future of this ever-growing vision.
ICG Homes, the same company constructing the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home in Fuquay-Varina, is shifting focus to another part of Wake County. Officials announced that the 2026 edition of the Dream Home project will rise in a town on the opposite side of the county.
Hundreds of participants are set to gather at Mohawk Harbor on Saturday morning for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This local tradition aims to raise awareness and resources for Alzheimer’s care and research in a show of united community support.
President Joe Biden has announced plans to build his presidential library in Delaware, with fundraising already underway. This venture is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, representing a significant financial challenge for his supporters.
A lemonade stand in Utica, New York, is raising funds in memory of a beloved local student. Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon joined Olivia Sacco’s family to share lemonade and stories outside the Utica Government Office Building. Proceeds benefit a scholarship that preserves Olivia’s passion for learning.
A dedicated group of women in Dallas is set to take the football field to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Founded by sisters who experienced the disease in their own family, BVB Dallas has already raised over $6.5 million for Alzheimer’s research and aims to reach $300,000 more this year.
A black-tie-optional evening at The Venue at Cotton Creek on August 9 drew supporters determined to help disabled veterans reconnect with the outdoors. Planned by Laura Rogers and months in the making, the inaugural gala mixed patriotism with personal testimony to launch a new fundraising tradition for the region.
