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Comcast Commits $2.5 Million to Expand Digital Opportunity in Rural Communities Across the Country

Building on the Merck Foundation’s longstanding commitment to advancing access to high-quality health care, new national initiative supports grants to 11 organizations across the country

Athletic Fundraiser Breaks Another Record in Support of Cancer Research and Care

Six early-career scientists and clinicians will receive $150,000 each to conduct research on metabolic therapies for mental health

The Foundation awarded dozens of grants in support of women-related cancer research and domestic violence programs and support services

The nation's leading exterior home remodeler is recognized as the industry’s top workplace for the third consecutive year

Grants awarded to five community organizations; Customers invited to join the fight against hunger

The Pershing Square Foundation today announced the opening of applications for the 2026 MIND (Maximizing Innovation in Neuroscience Discovery) Prize. Since the Prize launched in 2023, it has been awarded to 20 multidisciplinary investigators from institutions across the country. The annual prize awards $250,000 per year for three years ($750,000 total) to at least six scientists looking to uncover a deeper understanding of the brain and cognition, with a lens on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias

Prime Healthcare hospitals lead the nation in patient care, community service, health equity, and exceptional outcomes

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today the successful closing of Fund 124, a $240 million Multi-Investor Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Investment Fund aimed at advancing affordable housing solutions in fifteen key markets across the United States.The largest Walker & Dunlop LIHTC fund to-date, Fund 124 will support the development of 18 properties in ten states: California, Texas, Maryland, Utah, Missouri, Michigan, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, and Kansas totaling 1,701 affordable housing

Grants Drive Lifesaving Advances in Metastatic Research, Precision Medicine and Health Equity As Funding Challenges Grow

Convergint’s 24th Annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day and STEP Up for Schools Initiative Benefit Underserved Communities and Needs of People Around the World

Five Students and Five Sodexo Employees Recognized for Fighting Hunger in their Communities

2025 Partnership to Increase Access to Affordable Housing is Underway Supporting Habitat’s Home is the Key Campaign Throughout April

Initiative aims to transform Guyana’s public health system by 2030 with world-class healthcare services accessible to all citizens, especially vulnerable communitiesExtension builds on significant progress made since the initiative’s 2022 launch

Over 1,000 Beazer Homes Employees Volunteer Across 17 Cities, Supporting 50 Local Nonprofits and Culminating in a Charity Race Raising $3M for Fisher House Foundation

First patient dosed in Phase 2 trial for PIKTOR strategy, dual PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitors with paclitaxelBuilds on Phase 1b study that demonstrated 80% ORR in Endometrial cancerPartnering with The GOG Foundation, Inc. (GOG-F), a not-for-profit organization with the mission of transforming the standard of care in gynecologic oncology

With This Donation, The Company Promotes Wellness, Prevention, and Health Education for Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities Around the World

Granite’s ‘Saving by Shaving’ Event Has Raised More than $58.5 Million for Health Care Since 2014

Global Nutrition Leader Brings Science-Backed Performance Fuel to Celebrity Tennis Event

The 2024 annual impact report, “One Vision, Many Pathways,” highlights a shared commitment to addressing food insecurity, enhancing outdoor spaces, and supporting the health of the Chesapeake Bay

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it launched the 2025 Water and Environment Grant Program. The Foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects.“North Branch Land Trust is extremely grateful to have r

Plumbline Services, a Wrench Group company, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 "Christmas On Us" program. Ten extraordinary individuals, selected from over 174 nominations, have been recognized for their resilience, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to their communities.Now in its ninth year, the “Christmas On Us” program invites Denver-area residents to nominate a deserving family and/or individual to receive an $1,000 award to help make their holiday season brighter. The pro

Today, Greenspace Health, North America’s leader in advancing behavioral healthcare through Measurement-Based Care (MBC), and Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services, Inc., in collaboration with Cecil County Public Schools, are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership to enhance student mental health across Cecil County through the launch of BrightPath—a digital student wellbeing hub. BrightPath provides students and their parents or guardians with seamless access to a comprehensive libr

Discount grocery chain’s annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday program generates more than $336,000 worth of food and financial contributions to local communities in need nationwide

At Peraton, we believe in supporting causes that align with our core values, and teaming up with mission partners for events, like a holiday food drive, provides an exceptional opportunity to raise awareness of those causes. We believe in the power of giving back and are committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As such, Peraton is proud to partner with the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl to make an impact in the Annapolis community to host a food drive benefiting the Marshall

$43 million invested in research for 23 types of cancer by Curebound so far; call to community during season of giving to help in fight against cancer

Curebound Cancer Challenge invites those up to the challenge to unite, ride, spin, run, walk along beautiful San Diego coastal courses to raise funds to support innovative cancer research with one vision: cures in our lifetime

The charitable program creates a healthier future for children and families in Chicago

Eyes On Learning helped develop the policy and secured significant philanthropic investments for its implementation that started this school year.

The Gavin J. Goorjian estate and the Helmsley Charitable Trust grant a total of $5.7M

Educators at Calvert County Public Schools in Prince Frederick, Maryland, are the grand prize winners of Voya's 2024 Unsung Heroes awards competition.

Foundation awarded grants support cancer research efforts and domestic violence shelters across the U.S.

Crews and support teams from all six Exelon utilities will collaborate with utility workers from across the country to support critical restoration efforts.

Molina Healthcare of Nevada grants $350,000 to UNLV Health nearly doubling access to care at ENT clinic with state-of-the-art equipment and staffing.

Installnet, Bard College MBA sustainability program share lessons learned from more than a decade of furniture donations to more than 3,200 communitiesSetting the standard for cost-effective reuse will help drive a circular economyInnovative solutions needed for work surfaces and other hard-to-recycle materials

The home remodeler joins forces with nonprofit and commits $100,000 to better serve and advocate for the Latino community

Sexually transmitted disease rates among people 55+ skyrocketed between 2012 and 2022; New outdoor ad campaign points to free, nonjudgmental testing and treatment

With 20 million STI cases annually, less than 20% of sexually active people are getting tested1,2

Three nonprofits awarded grants for innovative solutions and commitment to ending the cycle of hunger within their communities

AEG ANNOUNCES $385,000 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS TO 22 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE U.S. SUPPORTING K-12 EDUCATION, ARTS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS

A budding entrepreneur, Summer™ joins the brand’s popular line of character dolls and books that inspire kids with courage, confidence, and strength of characterTo champion children’s literacy, brand donates more than $100,0001 in American Girl books to longtime education partner and leading children’s nonprofit Save the Children

POWER’s summer-long employee fundraising initiative — part of the company’s Power For Good — supports families impacted by childhood cancer

Insurer responds to youth mental health crisis by supporting nonprofit’s national tour of Send Silence Packing® in 2024 and 2025

Philanthropic organization that raises and invests funding in pioneering cancer research announces two of its grant recipients – one studying fertility in cancer patients and another, studying pancreatic cancer – have received support to expand clinical trials, with another grant recipient recognized for generational advance in AI

AI MINDSystems Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to pioneering exponential technology-enabled systemic interventions for the health and wellbeing of humanity, today announced Hassan Tetteh, MD, MBA as its Chief Veterans Health Officer. Under his leadership, the foundation has launched its National HERO (Health Enhancing Resource Orchestration) initiative, which aims to address critical unmet needs of United States military service members, veterans, first responders, and their fami

U.S. Rep. Scanlon helped announced $1.5 million in funding from the FHLBank Affordable Housing Program and voluntary housing grant initiative.

Leading Employers Mark 2-Year Progress on Shared Prosperity $4.7B 5-Year Commitment, Potential to Unlock Up to $50 Billion GDP in Region

PICI’s Early Career Researcher Awards equip the brightest and boldest investigators with funding and connections to propel the field of cancer immunotherapySince 2016, PICI’s Early Career Researchers program has awarded more than $22.5 million through 53 total awards to ascendant researchers, enabling them to accelerate their careers and conduct independent, cutting-edge cancer research that drives real impact

Continued positive momentum for nuclear energy propels investment in Constellation’s existing fleet as policymakers, customers and communities increasingly recognize the value of reliable, clean energy