Indiana Seeks Funds From Foundation Leader’s Estate
Indiana seeks payment from foundation president’s estate
Habitat Unknowingly Hired Indicted Official
Patricia Bobo, who was accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Gary Housing Authority, in Indiana, has been working as an employee for Habitat for Humanity International, in Americus, Ga., since January, Indiana’s Post-Tribune reports. A spokeswoman for Habitat said the group was unaware…
Lawyer Questions Charity’s Election Activities
Mark Grueskin, a Colorado lawyer and Democrat, has sounded an alarm over the activities of the Colorado Good Government Initiative, a nonprofit group started by a Republican campaign organization that is working to encourage people to vote in tomorrow’s elections, the Denver Post reports. Mr.…
Gates Foundation’s Education Leader Resigns
Gates Foundation’s top education official plans end-of-year departure
N.Y. Mayor Names Recipients of Anti-Smoking Gift
New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has announced five organizations to receive his two-year, $125-million donation for reducing tobacco use, reports The New York Times. The five groups will coordinate activities and work with other organizations dedicated to tobacco control. The anti-smoking…
Skeptics Question Fashion Industry’s Philanthropy
The fashion industry’s embrace of charitable causes, such as the current campaign to aid Africa, raises eyebrows from skeptics who question whether such campaigns have more to do with image than substance, says fashion writer Robin Givhan in The Washington Post. Yet supporters of the efforts say…
British Prime Minister Enters Charity Radio Contest
Tony Blair, British Prime Minister, tried to win about $19,000 for charity in a contest at a local radio station, reports The Times. Mr. Blair called Virgin Radio’s “Who’s Calling Christian?” which asks listeners to convince celebrities to call the program. The celebrity who receives the most…
Report: Few Results From Grant for New Churches
Report: Few results from grant for new churches