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Madoff Fallout Lingers Among Charities

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filed under: Faith-Based Giving, Charitable News

One year after Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie Madoff was arrested, philanthropies -- especially Jewish charities -- are still assessing the monumental damage. Some foundations were forced to close immediately, and the ones that remain are struggling.

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Donors Give $12 Million to Jewish School

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filed under: Community Development, Education Giving, Faith-Based Giving, Charitable News

A group of anonymous donors has given more than $12 million to a Jewish high school outside Boston. The gift will pay off the construction loan incurred when Gann Academy moved to a new building in 2003.

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Late Fundraiser Keeps Student in School

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A North Carolina campus minister rallies more than $5,000 in donations in 18 hours through Facebook to keep a cash-squeezed student in college.

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Church Rejoices Over Jackpot Gift

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Michigan church finds a winning lottery ticket in the collection basket from an anonymous giver who was helped by the congregation while recovering from an injury.

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Church Father Fights Foreclosures

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Roman Catholic priest pivots attention from saving souls to saving homes for struggling families in his L.A.-area parish.

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Church Hands Out 'Faith Stimulus' Cash

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Taking a cue from the government stimulus programs, one Alabama church hands out envelopes -- stuffed with cash totaling $50,000 -- to its parishioners. Church members get to decide how to spend their handout to help out others in need.

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