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fromwww.mercurynews.com
22 hours ago

Wish Book: Heart of the Valley provides valuable assistance to seniors in need

I love to take care of people to listen to people, says Carlini, gazing around her home from her wheelchair. I never thought I would be in this position. After dealing with severe leg problems and pain for five years and undergoing four failed surgeries to try and correct the situation Carlini had her left leg amputated in late 2024. The pain was gone, she remarks from the home she shares with two dogs, two birds and son Matteo.
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fromThe Mercury News
21 hours ago

Share the Spirit: Nonprofit offers enrichment for the neurodivergent

Social Connection empowers neurodivergent adults with life, job, and technical skills through inclusive programs fostering independence, creativity, and income-generating opportunities.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Altadena Girls was a fire relief success story. A year later, can it still help as L.A. moves on?

A 14-year-old founded Altadena Girls, transforming disaster relief into a 12,000-square-foot community hangout for wildfire-affected teen girls amid funding challenges.
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fromwww.latimes.com
5 days ago

Still having insurance problems? Need mental health services? This Altadena group wants to help

The Collaboratory centralizes nonprofit services in Altadena to support Eaton fire survivors with housing, mental health, permitting, and rebuilding as charitable attention wanes.
#autism
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Following in Paul Newman and Yvon Chouinard's footsteps: There are more ways for leaders to give it away in 'the Great Boomer Fire Sale' than ever | Fortune

Transferring company ownership to foundations, nonprofits, trusts, or employees creates a perpetual philanthropic annuity while preserving the business, workforce, and culture.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Her dedication reflects the very best of who we are' - Blood Bikes volunteer named Ireland's Volunteer of the Year

Ms Moore has been involved with Cú Chuilainn Blood Bikes for the last six years, where she wears many hats, such as driver, secretary and fundraiser, with her coordination ensuring all medical supplies are delivered. These supplies can include blood samples, patient records, breast milk, or emergency medical supplies. The Blood Bikes volunteer is often the first point of contact for a family in crisis and a liaison with hospitals, easing the family's burden.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

This pastor fills up arenas with young people by not sugarcoating the Bible, serving a generation 'gravitating towards that authenticity and truth' | Fortune

"It is life or death for me," Mitchell told The Associated Press, comparing preaching to the front lines of war. "There are souls that are hanging in the balance. ... I think about the fact that in that room somebody might hear the Gospel, and that might be their last opportunity."
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fromFortune
1 week ago

'Have they given enough? No': Melinda French Gates rips into billionaire class, saying Giving Pledge has fallen short | Fortune

Many Giving Pledge signees have not donated promised wealth, prompting criticism and altered philanthropic approaches from prominent billionaires.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Inclusive capital helps entire communities

Political restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion hinder business decision-making and markets, while inclusive investment strategies expand access, leverage capital, and build shared community prosperity.
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fromConsequence
1 week ago

PETA Asks Alice in Chains to Change Band Name to Help Save Circus Elephant

PETA asks Alice in Chains to temporarily rename themselves "Betty in Chains" to spotlight and help secure sanctuary release for 56-year-old circus elephant Betty.
#tutoring
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Wish Book: When ICE fears kept those in need from lining up for food, this South Bay nonprofit brought the food to them

Operations Director Alfonso Mendez tried to reassure them that if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement showed up, he would rush them into the building and lock the doors. Still, they weren't convinced. "I'm very sad because everybody has the right to receive food," said Mendez, who relied on these food boxes for his wife and two small children when he fled Columbia in 2000. "It's not a good thing that they feel afraid to come."
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fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

40 Million Meals Strong: God's Love We Deliver expands with brand new facility

With a new 30,000-square-foot facility at the Liberty BKYLN office-industrial building, God's Love is set to position itself for smarter, sustainable growth. In the years to come, this site will allow God's Love to increase its annual meal capacity to a staggering 6.5 million meals, a leap of over 50% from the 4.2 million medically tailored meals they delivered last fiscal year.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

How the Boy Scouts became a target of the Trump administration's wrath

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused the group of trying to "attack boy-friendly spaces" when it made the decision to become "genderless" in a leaked memo to Congress obtained by NPR. The memo, which has not yet been sent, calls for the Department of Defense to withdraw medical and logistical assistance during the group's National Jamboree, an event with over 20,000 attendees, and to bar Scout troops from military installations.
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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Share Stories From the Grassroots to Ignite Ideas for Growth

Program leaders need fresh grassroots insights and cross-context story exchanges to scale, reignite creativity, and overcome isolation and collaboration barriers.
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fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Tenderloin Tessie brings S.F. together for its holiday dinners

Tenderloin Tessie's holiday dinners serve about 1,000 people per event, offering served meals, entertainment, clothing donations, and free services to the Tenderloin community.
#food-insecurity
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
3 weeks ago

Reconciling Future-Back and Present-Forward in Strategy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

I can imagine where you might be coming from with this question. Like so many of us, you may have seen strategy processes consumed by envisioning what could be, heavy on big-picture vision but light on what it might take to get there. The resulting strategies can struggle to offer practical guidance. On the flip side, I have also seen strategy processes cling too tightly to what we're comfortable committing to, inadvertently reinforcing organizational inertia.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Horror inside Ninos de Mexico shelters: Over half a century of covering up sexual abuse and violence against children

Ninos de Mexico shelters operated for decades while multiple employees allegedly committed sexual, physical, and psychological abuse, leading to a GRACE investigation and immediate closure.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Fact Brief: Is California's Great America in Santa Clara closing? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Spotlight is a nonprofit newsroom producing fearless, community-supported journalism that amplifies marginalized voices, holds power accountable and strengthens local democracy.
fromBusline News
3 weeks ago

American Bus Association (ABA) Deepens Commitment To Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts - Busline News

Polynesian Adventure Tours served as the co-title sponsor, hosting ABA leadership and group travel partners in support of Ho'ōla Nā Pua's mission to restore the lives of children who have been sexually exploited. "This engagement builds on the Association's growing leadership in the fight against human trafficking," according to a press release. "In 2024, ABA was honored with the Truckers Against Trafficking Champion Award, recognizing its dedication to raising awareness and promoting training within the motorcoach and group travel sectors.
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fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
3 weeks ago

What Does It Mean for Philanthropy to Be a Community Partner Anyway? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

When resources were limited and someone needed help, neighbors knew-you didn't have to ask-and the community in its own way showed up to help with what they could. From helping to take the kids to school to showing up at the hospital when someone was sick, neighbors stepped up with kindness to share their limited but valuable resources. These experiences shaped my perspective about how community stands with community by sharing resources and the forces that mobilize them: relationships.
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fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Mastodon CEO steps down as the social network restructures | TechCrunch

Mastodon's creator, Eugen Rochko, is stepping down as CEO of the open source, decentralized social network and X rival, as part of the organization's transition to a non-profit structure, announced at the beginning of the year. The change is Mastodon's most significant leadership overhaul to date, and one designed to ensure Mastodon's longevity. As part of the organization's restructuring, Mastodon will be governed by a board of directors, which today includes Twitter co-founder Biz Stone,
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

San Jose schools collecting pajamas for LiveMoves clients

Action Day Schools and West Valley Dance Company are collecting new pajamas for LiveMoves clients experiencing homelessness, with drop-off through Dec. 5 at two San Jose campuses.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Why giving away your company is the ultimate legacy power move

Over the next 20 years, an estimated $84 trillion will change hands in the U.S.; some call this the Great Wealth Transfer, others the Silver Tsunami. This wealth is held in cash and assets, but also in the estimated 2.9 million private U.S. businesses that are owned by those over 55. Many retiring business owners will look to sell their company to private equity or larger conglomerates, while others will pass their businesses on to their heirs.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Safeguarding in Youth Organizations Matters More Now

If you were involved in a youth group, sports team, summer camp, or after-school program as a child, chances are you can still recall the smell of the campfire, the sound of kids playing in the courtyard, or the friendships that helped shape those memories. Maybe it was the excitement of trying something new, like being away from home for the first time, the quiet pride of belonging when you joined a team, or the trusted adult who saw your potential and encouraged you
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Sunday Assembly" Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View

Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley is a radically inclusive secular nonprofit celebrating life, promoting purpose and service through monthly music, talks, social activities, and nonprofit support.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $19 billion-but it's barely made a dent in her net worth because of the power of Amazon shares | Fortune

MacKenzie Scott has donated $19.25 billion since 2020 while retaining over $35 billion net worth and continuing to sell Amazon shares.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Lessons from Survivors: Climate Disaster Advice for Nonprofits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Whitesburg is home to Appalshop, an Appalachian nonprofit dedicated to community storytelling. A beloved regional hub started in 1969, Appalshop found itself at the center of both support and recovery efforts. At the same time the nonprofit was needed by the community it served, it needed help of its own. Floodwaters swept away some of Appalshop's library, while other archived materials were severely damaged. Three years later, the nonprofit's historic building is still not inhabitable-the group is operating out of rented headquarters.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Concord's White Pony Express boosts anti-hunger work amid SNAP freeze

White Pony Express launched a countywide Contra Costa food drive and emergency distributions to offset suspended SNAP/CalFresh benefits for millions, urging donations through Nov. 30.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Festival Napa Valley announces new board chair, members

"It's an honor to serve as chairman of one of the nation's most exceptional arts organizations," Stull said in the news release. "As we approach the Festival's 20th anniversary, I look forward to building on its legacy of artistic excellence and furthering its mission to make the arts accessible to all."
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fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

In Philadelphia, a young nonprofit buys a century-old magazine

The Philadelphia Citizen acquired Philadelphia Magazine and will convert the 117-year-old publication to nonprofit status under a Citizen Media Group umbrella.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

Groundbreaking Ceremony for HOPE Community Expansion

San Jose continues to build on its foundation of compassion through initiatives that address community needs. The Salvation Army Silicon Valley is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the HOPE Community expansion today from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at 359 North 4th Street. This project transforms a grass lot into a safe and sober overnight and transitional housing program, adding over 70 beds for unhoused men and women seeking stability.
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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

What EFF Needs in a New Executive Director

While Cindy is irreplaceable, we hope that everyone who knows and loves EFF will help us find our next leader. First and foremost, we are looking for someone who'll meet this pivotal moment in EFF's history. As authoritarian surveillance creeps around the globe and society grapples with debates over AI and other tech, EFF needs a forward-looking, strategic, and collaborative executive director to bring fresh eyes and new ideas while building on our past successes.
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fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Btrust Names Abubakar Nur Khalil As New CEO

Abubakar Nur Khalil became Btrust CEO, transitioning from interim and non-voting board member to lead the nonprofit supporting open-source Bitcoin development across the Global South.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Elon Musk's Grokipedia launches with AI-cloned pages from Wikipedia

Since 2001, Wikipedia has been the backbone of knowledge on the internet. Hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, it remains the only top website in the world run by a nonprofit. Unlike newer projects, Wikipedia's strengths are clear: it has transparent policies, rigorous volunteer oversight, and a strong culture of continuous improvement. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, written to inform billions of readers without promoting a particular point of view.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

Python Foundation rejects $1.5M grant with no-DEI strings

These terms included affirming the statement that we 'do not, and will not during the term of this financial assistance award, operate any programs that advance or promote DEI [diversity, equity, and inclusion], or discriminatory equity ideology in violation of Federal anti-discrimination laws,' Crary noted.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Amazon is using its delivery infrastructure to get disaster supplies to Jamaica

Amazon stages supplies in 15 global warehouse hubs and coordinates rapid shipments, including power systems, to support first responders after Hurricane Melissa.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Some Americans will hand out food to trick-or-treaters this Halloween as SNAP benefits are about to end | Fortune

Neighbors are handing out shelf-stable foods with Halloween treats to help families facing SNAP cuts during the government shutdown.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

It's a parade of pumpkins at Silicon Valley nonprofit event

Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits held its annual 'Be Our Guest' luncheon featuring decorated pumpkins fundraiser and honored nonprofit Impact Award recipients.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Haunted house at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds helps the homeless

Abel Barrera was homeless growing up in Redding. Gaspar, who was a classmate of Mike Barrera, was homeless and living in a car with his mother before being taken in by the Barrera family. Given this history, the Barreras in 2013 conceived of the Bernal Scream, a free show in the backyard of the family home on Bernal Road in San Jose for low-income families who couldn't afford other haunted attractions.
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#mentoring
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fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Funding The First Step to Community-Led Change

Small microgrants and capacity-building support empower local leaders to create sustainable, citywide change starting from modest neighborhood projects.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Charities Using AI-Generated Photos of Starving Children to Raise Money

Major charities increasingly use AI-generated, racialized images of fabricated suffering to solicit donations, creating a new form of 'poverty porn' with ethical concerns.
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fromClickUp
1 month ago

Best Free Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet Templates for Event Planning

Free volunteer sign-up sheet templates streamline collecting volunteer details, assigning roles, tracking shifts, and coordinating events without building forms from scratch.
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fromBusline News
1 month ago

American Bus Association (ABA) Expands Its Board Of Directors - Busline News

The American Bus Association expanded its Board to strengthen leadership, increase operator (especially small-operator) representation, and boost travel-sector engagement to deliver strategic growth goals.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

How the Concord Historical Society works to keep the past alive

In addition to rotating exhibits and permanent displays inside its museum, the Concord Historical Society hosts film screenings, author readings, speakeasy pop-ups and open house tours. The nonprofit also makes home visits, Van Tassell said, where they've been invited to give neighbors and retirees private history lessons tailored to where they live. The 70-year-old's mission echoes the work of Ruth Galindo, one of the Concord Historical Society's founders and a fourth-generation resident of the city that's now preserved inside her childhood home.
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fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Report Finds That Staff Burnout Is a Top Challenge for Organizations

Proactive organizations show lower concern and higher preparedness across risks by prioritizing strategic planning, technology upgrades, and talent investments.
fromClickUp
2 months ago

12 Free Theory of Change Templates for Impact Planning

You've got a mission, a plan, and a team ready to act-but explaining how change actually happens can feel like connecting dots in the dark. That's where a Theory of Change (ToC) template becomes your guide. It helps you map every step-from the resources you invest to the results you aim for-so everyone understands not just what you're doing, but why it matters. Whether you're building a new model or refining an existing one, the right ToC template adds structure, clarity, and focus.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Retired East San Jose advocate leaves lasting legacy - San Jose Spotlight

Rose Amador rebuilt ConXión from near-closure into a resilient nonprofit that adapts to community needs and serves immigrants, at-risk youth, and day workers.
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fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Nonprofit news is growing strong - especially local nonprofit news, a new report shows

Local nonprofit news organizations are experiencing notably stronger and more consistent revenue growth than state, regional, and national outlets.
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fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

He makes bows - and bow makers - High Country News

Joshua Hood preserves and teaches Klamath-Modoc traditional archery through affordable bow-making classes, nonprofit youth programs, and decolonized Indigenous knowledge-sharing for BIPOC communities.
fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk
2 months ago

Building futures: If it wasn't for Blueprint for All, I'd never have become an architect'

With its mission statement talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not', the charity supports thousands of young people aged 16 to 30, providing the resources, networks and support needed to unlock their potential and helping them pursue careers in industries where representation is still lacking. Its Building Futures programme, which focuses specifically on increasing diversity in the built environment, is now celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We called ourselves the lifeboat crew': how fired USAID workers launched a rescue project to save as many babies as we can'

Former USAID staff formed Project Resource Optimization (Pro) to secure $110m in new funding, saving nearly 80 projects and aiding an estimated 40 million people.
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fromArchDaily
2 months ago

The School of Social Development / studio berardi miglio

Plan a school and volunteer center in Bodgaun, Nepal, despite pandemic travel limits, tight schedule, and very limited funds (~100,000 euros).
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Alan Sparhawk and Benjamin Booker Share Songs From New Refugee Benefit Compilation

A new benefit compilation for charities supporting immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers has corralled new songs from Dirty Projectors, Oneohtrix Point Never's Daniel Lopatin, Tim Heidecker, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, William Tyler, Lambchop, Lonnie Holley, and many others. Passages: Artists in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers arrives December 5 via Western Vinyl. New songs from Alan Sparhawk and Benjamin Booker lead the record-listen to their contributions, "No More Darkness" and "A Place for Us," below.
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fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

BRIC and Bronx Children's Museum Join Cultural Institutions Group

Five New York arts nonprofits joined the city's Cultural Institutions Group, expanding cross-borough membership and securing $3 million in mayoral support to sustain and expand programming.
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frombuslinemag.com
2 months ago

CALSTART's John Boesel To Step Down As President And CEO By Close Of 2025

John Boesel will retire after 33 years as CALSTART President and CEO, leaving a significantly expanded national clean transportation organization.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

How Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna is leading her aid org in the face of Trump's cuts

Mercy Corps lost two-thirds of U.S.-funded programs after Trump administration cuts, forcing layoffs, program rescinds, and new strategies to continue aid amid Gaza crisis.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Planned shooting stopped at Peninsula high school via Sandy Hook Promise tip line

"What we know is that a student saw a concerning post on a friend's Instagram feed and reported it to our anonymous reporting system manned at our crisis center down in Miami," Hockley said. The posts included images of firearms, ammunition, and a mapped-out plan for attacking the school. The district told ABC7 News, it was Menlo-Atherton High School. Law enforcement later detained the student and recovered weapons from their home.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

USA will have to win Ryder Cup to escape pay-free Europe's money talk | Ewan Murray

The merchandise tent is always a decent place to start when assessing the commercial vulgarity associated with modern-day Ryder Cups. At Bethpage, they are flogging 24-carat gold coins 100 were available on Tuesday morning, presumably still are now with Keegan Bradley's signature attached. The price? $7,500 (5,500). There must be an assumption Ryder Cup fans leave their senses at the gates.
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fromUFC
2 months ago

UFC Partners With Several Local Charities As Part Of UFC Paris Fight Week

CKDB organizes special events, delivers gifts for holidays, and uses a CKDBus to reach immobile pediatric patients across France.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Slack's threat to coding club: Pay $50k, or we delete data

Slack sent a nonprofit hacking club for teens a demand for $50,000, payable within a week, and threatened to delete the club's message archive if it did not pay. That horror scenario came to light in a Thursday post by Mahad Kalam, who helps out at Hack Club, a nonprofit that works to run coding clubs at high schools. Slack is an integral part of the org's offline community.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

This is not your grandmother's AARP

What we recognize is that it's important for us to be there earlier, and it's important for us to be there at these important life moments-whether or not it's your first job, when you're planning for a family, when you start to think about retirement and saving,
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