Philanthropy Project

San Francisco Food Bank

A 6-year-old girl who was instrumental in raising more than $33,000 for the San Francisco Food Bank was honored by Tyson Foods as a Hunger All-Star. In honor of Phoebe Russell's efforts in the fight against hunger, Tyson donated 30,000 pounds of chicken to the food bank.

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Fighting Hunger, Family to Family

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filed under: Community Development, Human Services, Charitable News

Courtesy of Family-to-Family

Once a month, struggling families receive a box of groceries paid for by family with enough to share thanks to a national nonprofit called Family-to-Family. Founded in 2003 by Pam Koner, the organization is helping the poor in 17 communities currently.

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Obama Donates $1.4 Million Nobel Prize

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filed under: Community Development, Education Giving, Health Philanthropy, Human Services, Charitable News

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President Obama announced which charities will receive the $1.4 million prize money he won as part of the Nobel Peace Prize. Among the groups are six nonprofits that help kids achieve their dreams of going to college, receiving $125,00 each.

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Family Hits Road for Organ Donations

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filed under: Health Philanthropy, Human Services, Charitable News

Mike Greiner

An Illinois family of four will embark on a trip to all 50 states next month to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation. The family came up with the idea when the dad, Mike Greiner, received a life-saving kidney transplant in 2003.

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Vet to Bike Cross-Country for Homeless

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filed under: Human Services, Charitable News

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson, a cigarette-smoking professional photographer and Vietnam vet, is gearing up to bicycle cross-country for homeless veterans. The 54-year-old advocate will embark March 19 on a journey from Asheville, N.C., to California to raise $10,000 for the Asheville Homeless Network.

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Volunteering in 48 States, in 48 Weeks

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Drew Johnson

A 30-year-old Web designer from Idaho is volunteering at organizations in 48 states in 48 weeks. Drew Johnson, who has already visited 18 states, says on his blog he wants to promote a "service to others" lifestyle.