Thousands of Queenslanders in need receive share of $10 million in disaster relief funding | Herald Sun: MORE than 6200 disaster-stricken Queenslanders have shared in about $10 million worth of donations following this year's summer of disasters when vast areas of the state flooded.
The Queensland Floods Appeal committee wrapped up last month after dispensing $10.843 million raised in the wake of Cyclone Oswald which initially struck the state in January and resulted in widespread flooding across Queensland and mini tornadoes in areas including Bargara, Burnett Heads and Mooloolaba.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Charity giving rose in 2012 to $316 billion - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Charity giving rose in 2012 to $316 billion - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: While high-profile fundraising for victims of Hurricane Sandy generated $236 million in donations in the last quarter of 2012, that amount represented less than 1 percent of all giving for the year, Mr. Carlson noted.
"Episodic giving -- whether it's 9-11, or Haiti or Sandy -- as part of overall giving does not have a big impact. Where it really may have an impact is in particular sectors, such as environmental or international giving, but it really doesn't move the needle overall."
"Episodic giving -- whether it's 9-11, or Haiti or Sandy -- as part of overall giving does not have a big impact. Where it really may have an impact is in particular sectors, such as environmental or international giving, but it really doesn't move the needle overall."
Second grader kick-starts collection for Oklahoma’s tornado victims - NorthJersey.com
Second grader kick-starts collection for Oklahoma’s tornado victims - NorthJersey.com: Northjersey.com : Montville (including Pine Brook & Towaco)
Second grader kick-starts collection for Oklahoma’s tornado victims
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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Second grader Joseph "Joe" L. Sluck IV came home from school and wanted to send money to the schools in Oklahoma that were destroyed by the tornado and many children lost their lives.
Second grader kick-starts collection for Oklahoma’s tornado victims
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Neighbor News (Montville Edition)
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Second grader Joseph "Joe" L. Sluck IV came home from school and wanted to send money to the schools in Oklahoma that were destroyed by the tornado and many children lost their lives.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Fund for Boston Bombing Victims Tops $46-Million - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Fund for Boston Bombing Victims Tops $46-Million - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The charity fund established for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing has raised over $46-million as of a Saturday application deadline for disbursements from the fund, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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