Philanthropy Today

Thanks to an influx of Haitian immigrants, a small social-services nonprofit in Massachusetts has filled all its front-line jobs for the first time in a decade, cleared its waiting list for services, and expanded its programs. When the new arrivals, living temporarily in a nearby hotel, received clearance to work, Thrive Support and Advocacy, which serves adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, started hiring for its hard-to-fill positions. The nonprofit helped work through the complications of housing, transportation, child care, and language classes for its new staff, who now have union jobs starting at $17 an hour. (Boston Globe)

Background from the Chronicle: As Lies About Immigrants Flourish, Nonprofit Ethnic Newsrooms Need Support

A major Iowa philanthropy is putting $165 million into efforts to revitalize the southwestern corner of the state, which has been losing population for decades. The gift from the Charles E. Lakin Foundation will be managed by the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, whose president is encouraging the targeted counties to think big about projects for funding. The community foundation will give grants to nonprofits in the region, where housing and child care are pressing needs, and where officials hope the lower cost of living and remote work can lure more young families. (Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Background from the Chronicle: Rural America Is Struggling. Where’s Philanthropy?

Hurricane Helene Recovery

• Trump Launches GoFundMe to Help Hurricane Victims (Independent)
• Lowe’s, Walmart and Other Retailers Are Helping With Helene Recovery (Washington Post)
• Bissel Pet Foundation Assists Asheville Humane Society, Flying Pets to Other Shelters (ABC 450)
• Indiana Non-Profit Flying Supplies to North Carolina With Volunteer Pilots (WRTV)

More News

• The Forbes Philanthropy Score 2024: How Charitable Are America’s Richest People? (Forbes)
• California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private Colleges (Wall Street Journal — subscription)
• Late Payments to Nonprofits Hamper California’s Fight Against Homelessness (CalMatters)
• J.D. Vance Vowed to ‘Never Forget’ Middletown. Some Say He Already Has. (Washington Post)
  
  • Background from the Chronicle: J.D. Vance and His Many Philanthropy Grievances: What’s at Stake
• A Plan to Fund High School Newspapers Seeks to Revive Student Journalism (New York Times)
• Dallas De-Extinction Company Colossal Launches Animal Conservation Foundation (D Magazine)
• Joel Fleishman, Philanthropy Scholar and University Leader, Dies at 90 (Washington Post)
  
  • Background from the Chronicle: Renaissance Man on a Mission

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