Red Cross Criticized for Settling Fraud Case
Red Cross receives criticism for settling fraud case
Charities Set Up by W.Va. Lawmaker Scrutinized
FBI investigates charities established by W.Va. congressman
Candy Couple Gives $25-Million to U. of Chicago
Ellen and Melvin Gordon, owners of Tootsie Roll Industries, pledged $25-million to the University of Chicago to support a new $200-million science facility, reports the Chicago Tribune. Ellen Gordon said the gift was motivated by the couple’s interest in medical education and scientific research.
Sudan Coalition Faces Tension Among Members
The Save Darfur Coalition, a broad alliance of 164 nonprofit organizations, plans to rally in Washington Sunday to protest violence in Sudan’s Darfur region, but the group has experienced rising tension among its diverse members, reports The Washington Post. Immigrants from Darfur, whose population…
Annenberg Fund Gives $20-Million to N.Y. Schools
The Annenberg Foundation, in Radnor, Pa., announced Thursday it would donate $20-million to New Visions for Public Schools, a nonprofit group working to improve New York City’s public schools, reports The New York Times. The money will support the charity’s effort to establish small schools, which…
Fuel Costs Hit Houston Charities
Rising gas prices have hit the budgets of Houston charities and increased demand for transportation services, reports the Houston Chronicle. For example, the Montgomery County Committee on Aging has experienced a recent increase in ridership for a van service for seniors and disabled people. Read…
Prince Harry Establishes African AIDS Charity
Prince Harry, third in line to the throne of Britain, announced Thursday he will establish a charity in Lesotho to support children whose parents died of AIDS, reports the BBC. The prince said the group will be a tribute to his mother, the late Princess Diana, and will be called Sentebale, which…
Former Minn. Charity Leader Pleads Guilty to Theft
Former Minn. charity leader pleads guilty to theft charges
Red Cross Faces Suit Over Blood Operations
The American Red Cross goes to federal court today to defend against a lawsuit brought by one of its former quality-control managers, who alleges that 607 pints of contaminated blood were released in New Jersey two years ago by the Red Cross, reports The Wall Street Journal. The lawsuit contends…