Philanthropy News

EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Five organizations from the Las Cruces, New Mexico-El Paso, Texas, area received a combined $63,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas’ (FHLB Dallas) Partnership Grant Program (PGP), part of more than $1.8 million awarded across FHLB Dallas’ five-state region. The West Texas and New Mexico awards were celebrated today in El Paso, Texas, as FHLB Dallas marked the program’s 30th anniversary. The grants were awarded in partnership with WestStar Bank, an FHLB...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), Gorman & Company, The Phoenix Foundation, and community partners gathered yesterday to celebrate the grand opening of Earle Residences, an adaptive reuse project converting the closed Charles Warrington Earle School into 50 affordable rental apartment units in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. FHLBank Chicago awarded a $1 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to support the rehab...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ESOP Association earns prestigious award for executive leadership development....

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) hosted a roundtable with U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11), U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06), member financial institutions, trade association partners, and industry leaders for a discussion on housing finance, financial services, and community development issues affecting communities across Illinois. Both Congressmen are senior members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee with jurisdiction over the ba...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TO: All media covering the deadly flash flooding in Nepal FROM: Corus International — Corus is a global humanitarian and development organization responding to disasters and helping communities recover and build resilience. Through its Humanitarian Action team and partners, Corus provides emergency assistance and supports disaster response and recovery in the United States and around the world. Learn more at https://corusinternational.org. WHAT: Corus is accepting d...

WISCONSIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host the Wisconsin MORE THAN PINK Walk bringing together survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer, families and supporters for a day of purpose and action. The event, taking place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, will raise critical funds to accelerate lifesaving research, expand patient support services, support critical public policy efforts and help ensure every per...

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix is committing $1 million to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support two projects in the company’s operating area. The funding will support efforts in Florida and South Carolina to address challenges affecting freshwater systems and forest habitats. Both projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2027. “At Publix, our sustainability efforts are guided by our mission statement, which calls for us to be responsible citizens in our communities,” said...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teens starting their senior year of high school should be filled with excitement for the home stretch of earning their diploma and eager to plan their next chapter. But what about those seniors who have fallen behind on their credits and might be reclassified as a junior or even a sophomore? These students know that they won’t be graduating with their class, and unfortunately, a significant number of those will decide to drop out. Some are too embarrassed to repeat...

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This September, supporters across the country will rally behind St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, joining a nationwide movement to raise awareness and funds for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. “While children and families face childhood cancer every day, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is an important opportunity to shine a light on the challenges they endure and how they are counting on us to accelerate progress,” said Ike Anand...

TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host the Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure bringing together survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer, families and supporters for a day of purpose and action. The event, taking place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, will raise critical funds to accelerate lifesaving research, expand patient support services, support critical public policy efforts and help ensure ever...