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How a Local Nonprofit Brings Internationally Acclaimed Artists to Boston
Learn how a non-profit organization, Celebrity Series of Boston, is brining internationally acclaimed artists to Boston and how you can see these low-cost concerts.
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Meet: Celebrity Series of Boston
Gary Dunning, the executive director of Celebrity Series Boston, talks about their diverse lineup of performances and artists.
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Positive Influence: Other 1s
Kwani Lunis spoke with Leah Tavares, founder of Other 1s, a non-profit that collects Nike White Air Force 1 sneakers and distributes them to people in need.
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Champions in Action: The Family Pantry of Cape Cod
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod in Harwich is dedicated to helping feed people and help them during difficult times. The Champions in Action initiative supports nonprofits that are creating lasting change in their communities.
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Champions in Action: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Bridge Over Troubled Water is an organization that helps the teen homeless, runaways, and at-risk youth. The Champions in Action initiative supports non-profits dedicated to creating lasting change in their communities.
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Boston Nonprofit for Children's Health Gets $4M Grant From MacKenzie Scott
A Boston nonprofit with the goal of helping children in need has gotten a big boost from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality received a $4 million grant from Scott, who was previously married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. “I don’t think ‘surprised’ fully captures how excited we all were,” said Heidi Brooks, NICHQ’s...
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This NYC Nonprofit Is Battling Food Insecurity With Restaurant Leftovers
The pandemic shined a spotlight on food insecurity, with young folks looking for ways to help curb this issue around the country. In New York City, one local organization powered by Millennial and Gen Z volunteers is doing its part in a much larger capacity. Rescuing Leftover Cuisine partners with restaurants to deliver excess food from restaurants to people experiencing…
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Inside an NYC Nonprofit Turning Would-Be Food Waste Into Meals
The pandemic shined a spotlight on the problem of food insecurity. In New York City, one local organization, powered by Millennial and Gen Z volunteers, is fighting the problem by partnering with restaurants to deliver excess food from restaurants to people experiencing food insecurity. Rescuing Leftover Cuisine acts as the middleman, transporting food to those in need.
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One Local Program Is Using Basketball As a Jumping Off Point to Change Girls' Lives
Shooting Touch is a nonprofit using basketball to teach girls in underserved communities the values of self esteem, leadership, teamwork, and the power of proper nutrition.
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Verna Felton: Nonprofit Donating One-of-a-Kind Drag Costumes
Verna Felton is a unique nonprofit donating drag performance costumes and supplies, and supports the LGBTQ community in a safe space. We talk with founder Scottie Gage.
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U.S. Nonprofit Evacuates First Group of Americans From Ukraine
A busload of 23 evacuees is now en route to a country on Ukraine’s western border.