Philanthropy News

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citizens for Judicial Fairness (CJF), an advocacy organization committed to promoting transparency and diversity in Delaware’s courts and public leadership, today presented a $10,000 donation to the Food Bank of Delaware to support its ongoing efforts to combat hunger and provide essential services to families in need. The donation underscores CJF’s growing investment in Delaware’s community infrastructure, aligning its mission for judicial and institutional fairn...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yad Vashem USA Foundation is pleased to announce a generous pledge of $300,000 from the Laterman Family Foundation’s (LFF) AddressHate Initiative to support Digital Echoes, a new initiative of Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. This program aims to harness digital technologies and social media to bring Holocaust history and survivor testimonies to life for a younger generation, ensuring that the memories of those who perished and the stories of those...

CHERRY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grungo Law, a South Jersey-based personal injury firm, has been named the 2025 Corporate Halo Award recipient by the South Jersey Young Professionals Association (SJYPA). The award honors organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to charitable giving and community service. Grungo Law will be honored at the Halo Ball: Gallop for Good on Saturday, May 3, at Double Nickel Brewing Co. in Pennsauken, N.J. Proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Southe...

DAVENPORT, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently awarded Water and Environment grants to five organizations totaling $65,000, supporting communities served by Iowa American Water. “River Action and the community have long benefitted from a collaboration with Iowa American Water that addresses water quality...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has released its 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC) Annual Report detailing a record-breaking year of funding through its community investment programs. Cumulatively, FHLB Dallas funded $149.5 million through the Affordable Housing Program (AHP), homeownership set-aside programs and voluntary programs. The report also highlights the introduction of four pilot programs, three of which serve Community Develop...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd is excited to announce the return of its signature science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program for future female STEM leaders, the ComEd EV Rally. Young women in Illinois can now apply to participate in the annual summer event, where teams of teens build and race electric go-carts. This year, 45 teens will have the opportunity to work with women from ComEd to explore STEM career opportunities and build their STEM experience. Since the program’s incep...

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Aviation announced the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, aimed at transporting athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games....

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wireless History Foundation (WHF) will induct five honorees into the prestigious Wireless Hall of Fame during the Foundation’s awards dinner in Washington, D.C. on September 29th. This year’s inductees are: Ken Horowitz: Ken Horowitz is a pioneer and entrepreneur in paging and wireless services and participated in the 1980s applications for the first cellular licenses. He was an early member of Telocator, and was an executive at Cellular Systems Inc., and Metromedia...

DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, today proudly announces its continued sponsorship of MATHCOUNTS, an engaging math program for middle schoolers. With nearly 150,000 students from 5,000 schools around the United States, MATHCOUNTS challenges students to learn, discover and solve mathematical challenges through live competitions at the school, chapter, state and national levels. On May 11 and 1...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Brown House Experience received a $5,000 grant from the SBB Research Group Foundation, which awards monthly grants to support impactful organizations. The Brown House Experience, based in Chicago, IL, is committed to fostering the positive development of youth through hands-on experiences in the arts, mental and physical wellness, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship. By providing enriching opportunities, the organization empowers young individuals to achieve acade...