Daily News Roundup: J.J. Watt’s Fund for Hurricane Victims Closes at $37 Million
September 18, 2017 | Read Time: 1 minute
About Hurricane Relief
J.J. Watt’s Fundraising for Storm Victims Closes at More Than $37 Million (Houston Press)
Hurricane Irma Recovery Highlights Stark Divide Between Rich and Poor (NPR)
When Hurricane Harvey Hit Houston, This Family-Run Hotel Fully Realized Its Mission (Inc.)
In Other News
Impact Investing Is Set for a Big Boost, Thanks to Wealthy Millennials (Fast Company)
Political Events Replace Charity Galas at Trump Properties (The Washington Post)
New Research Suggests Charitable Giving Increases Feelings of Happiness (The New York Times)
Humble Bundle Has Something to Brag About: $100M to Charity (CNet)
The Holocaust Museum Sought Lessons on Syria. What It Got Was a Political Backlash (The New York Times)
Bill and Melinda Gates: Let’s Keep Investing in the World’s Poor (The Wall Street Journal). Read more about the Gates report in The Chronicle.
Why Small Nonprofits Should Put Investments in Low-Cost Index Funds (The New York Times)
Hundreds Run in Charity Race Marred Last Year by Bombing (Associated Press)
Kid Rock Cuts Off Charitable Contributions to Those Who Haven’t Supported Him Against Racism Charges (The Washington Post)
