Nonprofits in Schenectady provide vital assistance where local and state government resources sometimes fall short. Organizations like The Schenectady Foundation, the City Mission of Schenectady, and the Boys and Girls Club ensure residents have the support they need, highlighting a citywide commitment to service.
This year’s Emmys host, comedian Nate Bargatze, introduced a bold incentive to keep acceptance speeches short: a promised $100,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club. It’s a refreshing twist on the usual walk-off music, tying charitable giving to speech length.
Numerica Credit Union will invest $10 million over the next 10 years to secure naming rights for the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Of that amount, $1 million is earmarked for veterans support programs, active-duty military personnel, and their families, underscoring the community-driven nature of the agreement.
Jersey City is rapidly expanding yet lacks a cohesive philanthropic spirit, according to an op-ed. Despite its diversity and potential, the city remains without a clear path to collective giving, prompting calls for a new civic giving agenda.
Members of the Los Angeles Angels rallied around Rio Foster’s GoFundMe campaign, demonstrating unity beyond the diamond. Meanwhile, Mike Trout’s lineup change provided fresh insight into the team’s strategy, and a legendary figure’s presence in the dugout added to the excitement.
A recent charity truck day in Phoenix rallied supporters from across the city to help Childhelp’s Children’s Advocacy Center. The event highlighted the center’s commitment to seeking justice for children and beginning their healing process.
Fort Bend Junior Service League has named Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital the Title Sponsor for the 2025 Sugar Plum Market. Since its inception in 2001, this annual event has raised more than $5 million, reflecting the strong tradition of community support and generosity in Fort Bend County.
Venice’s most glamorous festivities were on full display during the amfAR Gala at the Arsenale on Sunday night. Described as “a feast in many ways,” it brought together film enthusiasts, philanthropists, and cultural tastemakers, capturing the spirit of the Venice Film Festival.
Three-year-old Glenoma native, Brynn Amanda Mead, has secured a spot in the Top 10 of Hasbro’s Toddler of the Year Competition. Her journey has captured attention not only for her spirited enthusiasm but also for the charitable purpose behind the contest.
In a revealing display of influence, philanthropic foundations secured bipartisan support to avoid a tax increase in President Trump’s latest legislation, underscoring a split within his administration’s coalition.
