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Mongoose Coin | January 18, 2022

Mongoose Coin, the new cryptocurrency token that was created in the wake of Congressman Brad Sherman's remarks on crypto during a Congressional hearing, is continuing its charitable giving efforts with a $10,000 donation to Hope of the Valley. The donation is the second made by the Mongoose Coin project after first donating to tornado disaster relief efforts in Kentucky. Hope of the Valley was selected through a partnership between Congressman Sherman and the Mongoose Coin team.
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Fundraising

YouthCare | December 13, 2021

Mayor Jenny Durkan and the Office of Housing announced a $95 million investment in affordable housing, $9.6 million of which was awarded to Community Roots Housing's Workforce Development Center project in partnership with YouthCare, a nonprofit serving youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. "We are very grateful for this strong investment in our incredible young people," said YouthCare's interim CEO Colleen Echohawk. "Our visionary project will o...

Financial Management

PPG | February 22, 2022

PPG announced that it provided almost $450,000 (400,000 euros) last year for pandemic-related relief efforts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The funding supported more than 50 governmental and nonprofit organizations that provide services to those affected by socio-economic issues reinforced by COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic started, we made a quick decision to respond to these mounting needs. We provided more than 65 grants in 25 countrie...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | September 21, 2020

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. ("Blue Cross") today kicks off Service Week, the company's 10th annual company-wide volunteer event. From Sept 21-25, 2,700 Blue Cross employees will volunteer for 65 virtual and in-person service projects supporting 70 nonprofits across Massachusetts. This year's service event has been reinvented to respond to the twin crises of COVID-19 and racial inequities, with an emphasis on employee education and engagement. It also has been ...