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The Billionaire Who Wasn’t
Today in New York, the worlds of publishing and philanthropy mark an unusual event:the launch of a biography of Atlantic’s founder, Charles F. Feeney. It’s unusual because Chuck Feeney has spent his whole life avoiding the spotlight, even going to the lengths of originally setting…
Author: Gara LaMarche
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Human Rights for Lesbians and Gays in the New South Africa: Still Much Work to Do
Zoliswa Nkonyana, Zizakele Sigasa, and Salome Masooa helped me to understand the critical importance of Atlantic’s work to support the rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgendered and intersex people in South Africa. Sadly, these young women were not among the many South Africans I…
Author: Gara LaMarche
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Grantmakers In Aging Announces First Grantees for new Hurricane Fund for the Elderly
For Immediate Release Contact: Carol A. Farquhar 888.435.3156 Grantmakers In Aging Announces First Grantees for new Hurricane Fund for the Elderly More than half a million dollars support older adult services for the long haul in the Gulf States Region July 28, 2006 –The Hurricane…
Author: Grantmakers in Aging
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How King v. Burwell Threatens the Health and Financial Stability of Consumers
By Ron Pollack, Executive Director, Families USA One of the most incredible oddities about the King v. Burwell case is that the people who have the biggest stake in its outcome are not parties to the litigation. This is because there are only two sets of parties…
Author: Families USA
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Says 'Thank you' to the Mentoring Network's Volunteers and Supporters
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Big Brothers Big Sisters will take time to recognize and thank its mentors and donors during National Volunteer Week 2009 (April 19-25) as record numbers of volunteer inquiries are creating an increased demand for money to mentor more children. Big Brothers Big…
Author: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
