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UConn Empower, a University of Connecticut student group, helps to deliver continuing change by empowering the less fortunate through health care and student-oriented programs. The group particularly targets countries in Southeast Asia and Africa.
Founders Sumia Hussain and Lior Trestman desire to make a difference in these regions outside of United States. The group’s goals contain fundraising events and implementing global health, education, and empowerment projects.
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Philanthropic Follies
The Wall Street Journal profiles the new book \"The Good Rich and What They Cost Us.\"
According to the reviewer, the book, which covers over two centuries of American philanthropy, posits that
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Waypoint Madge Phillips Center Shelter has recently received a $20,000 grant from The Mary Kay Foundation in observation of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.
According to Anne
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Paulding Education Foundation has recently awarded $7,500 to Paulding schools as a result of the foundation\'s School Grant Program.
Recipients include South Paulding High School, Austin Middle
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Social Entrepreneurship
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The Guardian has compiled a list of responses to its latest open thread, and has announced the winner of the social enterprise gift hamper packed with presents.