Root Cause

FCEDA | July 07, 2020

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is partnering with the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center and Start Small Think Big on the COVID-19 Pro Bono Collaborative, an initiative to provide free legal assistance to small businesses in Northern Virginia during the COVID-19 pandemic, including help with federal assistance, grant and loan programs, leases and employment issues. Consisting of a network of trusted top-tier law firms, corporations and other legal-service providers,...

Nonprofit Management

MIB Agents | June 18, 2022

MIB Agents, a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit, will award six Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grants totaling $450,000, a 350-percent increase from previous gifts, during its annual FACTOR event, June 23-25 in San Diego, CA. The research dollars will support the improvement of treatment options and outcomes for this rare cancer by investing in the researchers who are paving the way for a cure. Osteosarcoma is an aggressive, malignant, primary bone cancer affecting 800-900 people...

Nonprofit Technology, Philanthropy

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) | February 03, 2023

One of America's leading firearms manufacturers, Henry Repeating Arms, with the hallowed and historic Memorial Chapel as the backdrop, presented a donation of $25,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Congress created the nonprofit in 1992, and private donations help it provide programs and support for the families and coworkers of those who die each year in the line of duty. The annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is included as a part ...

A2EF | October 15, 2020

The Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund (A2EF) supports entrepreneurs and investors by connecting them with their peers and the community and provides a platform for them to give back to Washtenaw County through equity donations. A2EF is excited to recognize the leadership and generosity of Jen Baird, Kathleen Craig, Marianna Kerppola and Evan Ufer, in pledging 1% of their equity to the A2EF endowment fund at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation....