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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

An angelic Keanu Reeves rises above the muddle of Aziz Ansari's Good Fortune review

The Independent provides on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism funded by donations, while Aziz Ansari's Good Fortune portrays gig-economy precarity through a pleasant, lightly comedic lens.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Passports are getting a revamp these are the changes as government makes bold claim

British passports will receive a new, more secure design featuring His Majesty's coat of arms, anti-forgery technology, and iconic national landscapes from December.
fromKqed
3 days ago

How to Best Support Your Local Food Bank During Shutdown SNAP Delays | KQED

Donating money rather than food gives food banks far more flexibility, as these nonprofits are able to negotiate special deals for the food they buy in bulk - at much better prices than you can access as a private customer at a store. "We can really stretch people's dollars far," Bacho said. "And believe me, they are really needed in this moment."
Food & drink
US news
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

$9,000 in donations stolen from Catholic church in Watertown, police say

Approximately $9,000 in donations were stolen from St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Watertown, prompting a police investigation and a request for public tips.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Guess Who's Helping Pay For Trump's Ballroom? Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Palantir

Billionaires and major tech companies are funding Trump's privately financed $300 million, thousand-seat White House ballroom, with donations from Silicon Valley and corporate donors.
Fundraising
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

GoFundMe created 1.4M donation pages for nonprofits; some Bay Area organizations had no clue

GoFundMe automatically created nonprofit pages for 1.4 million 501(c)(3) organizations, leaving many unclaimed and organizations unaware.
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Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

How the warm weather has created a bumper crop of berries and acorns

Donations fund paywall-free, on-the-ground investigative journalism covering reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech while a mast year promises a long, colourful UK autumn.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Urgent winter clothing appeal for baby banks

Little Village, which represents a number of baby banks in the capital, told the BBC that supplies at their hubs were running low due to more families facing increased financial pressures. A survey by the charity found 81% of parents it currently helps felt they could not afford warm coats, boots or jumpers for their children. CEO Sophie Livingstone said increasing winter costs were "robbing parents of sleep and peace of mind," and she urged people to donate "before the cold sets in."
UK news
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)

As many of you know, The Marsh has postponed all in-person shows until further notice, but that won't stop Monday Night Marsh from continuing to bring you the unique stories we all love. Monday Night MarshStream is our new Monday Night Marsh with a few twists. Every Monday at 7:30pm, we bring you 4 live pieces from performers, both familiar and new, via zoom.
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Sunnyvale Public Library gets a read on summer

The Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library are hosting a book sale on July 19-20, featuring books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and CDs in various languages.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Millions poured in for Live Aid as wives pawned wedding rings and even Geldof was 'proud to be Irish'

The Irish public was donating 10 times per capita more than our neighbours during the transatlantic telethon, showcasing an immense spirit of generosity.
Fundraising
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Cal builds new 7-story parking garage; city's priciest home sale of 2025; watch out for coyotes

UC Berkeley is constructing a new $63 million parking garage to compensate for lost parking spaces due to campus development.
fromTheartnewspaper
4 months ago

Amid protests over his extravagant Venetian wedding, Jeff Bezos donates 3m to organisations involved in protecting the city and its ecosystem

Jeff Bezos has donated €1m each to three organizations in Venice focused on climate change research, raising questions about the city’s ongoing struggles with tourism and depopulation.
London politics
Non-profit organizations
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

The Fintech Upgrade Streamers Didn't Know They Needed | HackerNoon

Streamers face challenges with monetization due to delays, high fees, and poor user experience, but tools like Noda Prime offer more efficient solutions.
frommissionlocal.org
4 months ago

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Your donation in June will be doubled, allowing every dollar to have twice the impact as we aim to reach our goal of $50,000.
Fundraising
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
6 months ago

Could artwork donations provide stability for cash-strapped UK art schools? London's Goldsmiths College thinks so

Goldsmiths College launched a model for donors to support art education through monetary and art gifts, aiming for financial stability.
Portland food
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

SPCA Monterey County rescues dozens of malnourished pelicans

SPCA Monterey County is actively rescuing emaciated pelicans in critical condition due to increased reports of distress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Spiral of silence': climate action is very popular, so why don't people realise it?

The average person gave away about half the money and kept the rest. But what if you had been told beforehand that the vast majority of other people think climate action is really important?
Environment
NYC parents
fromwww.silive.com
6 months ago

Woodland Cemetery Conservancy seeks donations, volunteers for spring cleanup event | Date and event info

Woodland Cemetery Conservancy invites volunteers and donations for spring clean-up on April 26.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Harvard's Stand Against Trump Is Helping It Raise More Money

Samuel Graham-Felsen's perspective on donating to Harvard shifted after the university resisted the Trump administration's demands.
NYC politics
fromwirehub.medianewsgroup.com
6 months ago

We don't want NYC to become San Francisco': Billionaire Bill Ackman Donates $250,000 to Cuomo's run for NYC mayor

Bill Ackman donates $250,000 to support Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign, boosting fundraising efforts amid a competitive election landscape.
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