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![Activist risks her life to continue helping others amid COVID-19](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_375d7d308c164d2f963b8010dba6461b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_375d7d308c164d2f963b8010dba6461b~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2021
Activist risks her life to continue helping others amid COVID-19
Rosalind Pichardo measures success with action and deeds. Every January, she camps out in the elements to spotlight Philadelphia
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2021
Free clothes instead of books: Woman creates ‘Love Locker’
A northern Michigan woman inspired by seeing tiny free libraries has created what she calls a “Love Locker.”
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2021
He won $145,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune' and now he's donating it all to charity
If you want to spell the word "generous" on "Wheel of Fortune," you can either buy three vowels -- or be Thursday night's grand prize champ
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 17, 2021
Teen battling cancer shows love for animals
Donna Brockmann is often misty-eyed when she talks about animals that are unwanted, unloved and mistreated. But, reading the note from a ...
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2021
Bill Ackman donates 26.5 million shares ($1.3 Billion) of Coupang stock to charity
Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman, the CEO of $13 billion hedge fund Pershing Square Capital and an early investor in Coupang
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2021
WallStreetBets Users Adopt Gorillas, Raise Over $200,000 for Charity in a Weekend
Donations to a gorilla conservation fund surged over the weekend after a meme spread through the subreddit r/WallStreetBets that resulted...
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 15, 2021
GoodRx Launches $40+ Million Charitable Initiative to Help Improve Healthcare for Americans in Need
Philanthropic effort partners with clinics, physicians and medical professionals to provide free medications to low-income patients
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 15, 2021
Lady Gaga. John Legend, The Boss Among Sizzling Performances for MusiCares Streaming Fundraiser
Listen, you can see the Musicares MusicforaMission streaming show on their website until March 19th. That’s a week.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 15, 2021
A $250,000 donation from Miranda Lambert's MuttNation helps 'a whole lot of mutts'
MuttNation Foundation — a nonprofit co-founded by Miranda Lambert that aids human's furry and four-legged best friend announced a $250,000..
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 11, 2021
For more than 20 years a humble man offers a helping hand
Izell Heggs Jr. is a humble man who says what he’s been doing for more than 20 years is something God wants him to do.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 9, 2021
Biker club donns boxers and cruises to raise money for the elderly
Motorcycle riders took to the streets of Waynesville, North Carolina all revved-up about helping those in need.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 7, 2021
Hiking the whole Lantau Trail teaches five-year-old that hard work pays off
Winnie Wheeler hikes the 70km trail in stages from January to February for ImpactHK, a charity for the homeless in Hong Kong
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 4, 2021
Girl who needs multiple surgeries is receiving support from across the country
An Alabama girl who needs multiple surgeries at a Boston hospital is receiving support from across the country after starting her...
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 4, 2021
Local third grader surprised by homeless woman’s generosity tries to pay it forward
A Waco third grader is paying it forward by helping feed the homeless after a homeless woman she encountered on her birthday surprised her..
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 3, 2021
Mom making a difference in other moms' lives through 'A Girl Like Me, Inc.' program
Every one of us has a unique story and a unique journey. And if we share it with others it can truly make a difference in someone’s life.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 2, 2021
Retired Marine is using NC lottery prize to help others. 'It's been a hard year'
A retired Marine won big in the lottery — and hopes to "pay it forward" in Eastern North Carolina. "It's been a hard year for everyone,"
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2021
Tioga Hills fifth grader recognized for his kindness through Nathan's Butterflies
A Tioga Hills fifth grader is being recognized for his kindness to others with an award from a program created by Senator Akshar.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2021
Can you survive? Charity event inspired by the hit show “Survivor” taking place this summer
A charity event inspired by the hit show “Survivor” is taking place in Maine this summer, and you could potentially join in on the fun.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2021
Wisconsin restaurant owner uses own money to help area restaurants
A north-central Wisconsin restaurant owner is taking a unique approach to helping other struggling restaurants around town.
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![Penn State’s Virtual THON Raises More Than $10 Million To Fight Childhood Cancer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_cd3b9c22e5524df58e7765073f53a5f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_cd3b9c22e5524df58e7765073f53a5f0~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2021
Penn State’s Virtual THON Raises More Than $10 Million To Fight Childhood Cancer
This year, the event went virtual and still raised more than $10 million to fight childhood cancer.
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