U.S. dioceses raise $24.5 million for Typhoon Haiyan recovery, rebuilding - The Compass – Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Green Bay

U.S. dioceses raise $24.5 million for Typhoon Haiyan recovery, rebuilding - The Compass – Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Green Bay: U.S. dioceses raised $24.5 million in the special collection taken for relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan.

A Year After The Boston Marathon Bombing, One Victim's Inspiring Startup-Business Story | Fast Company | Business Innovation

A Year After The Boston Marathon Bombing, One Victim's Inspiring Startup-Business Story | Fast Company | Business Innovation: This week, North is launching the result: Artisan Connect, a startup that combines her passion for travel and traditional crafts with a long-brewing interest in social change. The company is an online marketplace where customers can shop for high-end home-decor products made by artisans in developing countries. Yet unlike charities that rely on donations to support artisans’ livelihoods, North envisioned her business as a for-profit venture that would provide craftspeople with a sustainable revenue source. Her site, she says, is a boon for both sides:

How groups are managing millions in Oso mudslide aid | HeraldNet.com - Local news

How groups are managing millions in Oso mudslide aid | HeraldNet.com - Local news: Two weeks after the Oso mudslide wiped out a neighborhood, relief and social service agencies are starting to disperse some of the millions of dollars still pouring in.