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Fundraising, Social Movements and Community

DentaQuest | October 11, 2022

DentaQuest, the nation’s largest provider of Medicaid and CHIP dental solutions, today announced a $500,000 contribution to the Florida Disaster Fund, which assists Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of disaster. In addition to the donation, DentaQuest is sending oral health kits — filled with toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss — to relief centers across Florida and matching 100% of employee donations to Hurricane Ian relief efforts in the m...

Nonprofit Management

LiquiDonate | December 01, 2022

LiquiDonate, a female and immigrant founded climate tech startup bringing sustainable solutions to retail returns, announced today that it has raised $2.25 million in seed funding, led by Uncork Capital. Following successful pilots with large retailers like RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) and small businesses like Merch Kitchen, the injection of new capital will be used to scale both retail and nonprofit adoption. Additional investors in LiquiDonate include Sean Plaice, co-founder of Postmate...

Nonprofit Management

East Oregonian | October 28, 2020

Morrow County and the Tillamook County Creamery Association have made $300,000 in COVID-relief grants available to local businesses and nonprofits, according to a press release. The funds are coming from the Tillamook County Creamery Association and Business Oregon's allotment of coronavirus relief package funds, according to the release. Grants will be dispersed in amounts from $2,5000 to $25,000 determined by the number of employees and amount of 60-day fixed expenses. “Local busines...

PayPal | September 25, 2020

PayPal Holdings, Inc. today named 20 nonprofit community partners that will receive grants and contributions totaling $5 million to support Black-owned businesses across the U.S. in their recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants are part of PayPal's $530 million commitment announced in June to support Black-owned businesses, strengthen minority communities and fight for racial equity and economic equality....