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Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $500 Million to Beyond Carbon Campaign

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Prest Brandon Bell, Getty Images Bloomberg Philanthropies’ support aims to increase the production of clean energy and boost the efforts of U.S. Also, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave $244 million to support maternal and pediatric health in low- and middle-income countries, and the W.K.

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“Forever Chemicals” Are Endangering Our Collective Health

NonProfit Quarterly

Through a series of tests, for which Hansen was heavily scrutinized inside the corporation, she eventually discovered that the wide-reaching contamination began, according to an article in ProPublica , “after the company started selling products that contained them.” The forever chemicals represent a large number of substances.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

. — Susan Dibble from Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program Caring Comes First, Everything Else Can Be Taught Our board members must care about our mission. We serve children with disabilities and developmental delays, children that many don’t realize are in our community.

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Building an Economy with Purpose: The Transformative Potential of Baby Bonds

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Curated Lifestyle on Unsplash This article introduces a three-part series— Building Wealth for the Next Generation: The Promise of Baby Bonds —a co-production of NPQ and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School for Social Research in New York City. Baby bonds are a prime example of this shift.

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The Problem of Clothing Donations in LA and Beyond

NonProfit Quarterly

In 2020, NPQ reported on research published in Environmental Health ,which found that approximately 85 percent of the clothing Americans consume, nearly 3.8 A vertically integrated sewing and production shop, since its founding in 2017 SUAY Sew Shop has diverted over 3.5 We are all children of immigrants.

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The State of Mental Health Support in Climate Emergencies

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: DOERS on istockphoto.com Studies of climate change impacts “have largely focused on physical health,” according to a policy brief issued in summer 2022 by the World Health Organization (WHO). And as the climate crisis continues, whose mental health is most at risk? Why are children most in jeopardy?

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Industry Overviews: Online Grocery Sales & Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing OTC

Selfish Giving

The industry comprises companies that are based online and those that have both a physical presence and also sell food products on the internet. All children deserve the resources necessary to enjoy their best lives. Online Grocery Sales Operators in this industry sell grocery items through online channels.