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  • July 2008

    • Gay Couples Seek Donations, Not Dinnerware

      newser  |  Reuters  |  Jul 15, 08 6:35 PM CDT

      Gay Couples Seek Donations, Not Dinnerware

      Soon-to-wed gays and lesbians in California are directing well-wishers to hold off on gifts and instead donate money to fight a measure that would nullify their unions, Reuters reports. "The usual notion of a huge reception or acquiring your first microwave is not really happening," says John Duran of Equality California, whose wedding registry site has raised thousands for the cause. More »

    • Obama Backers Cool to Clinton Debt Relief

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jul 9, 08 9:01 AM CDT

      Obama Backers Cool to Clinton Debt Relief

      Supporters of Barack Obama have yet to ante up any substantial sums to help retire the record-breaking debt Hillary Clinton accrued during her failed campaign, the New York Times reports. Many Obama backers scoff at the idea of writing a check for an opponent so eager to disparage their man, while others only want their money used to help beat John McCain. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • campaign  • donation  • campaign debt

  • May 2008

    • Barak Calls for Olmert to Quit

      newser  |  BBC  |  May 28, 08 6:41 AM CDT

      Barak Calls for Olmert to Quit

      Israel's defense minister told Ehud Olmert to take a leave of absence or step down while he battles corruption charges, reports the BBC, and threatened to leave the country's governing coalition if he refused. "The prime minister needs to disconnect himself from the day-to-day management of the government," said Ehud Barak. A US businessman testified yesterday that he gave $150,000 in contributions to Olmert in the last 15 years, the Guardian reports. More »

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      Israel  • Ehud Olmert  • corruption  • donation  • Ehud Barak  • Morris Talansky

    • Excoriated by China, 'Miserly' Firms Defend Quake Aid

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 22, 08 10:24 AM CDT

      Excoriated by China, 'Miserly' Firms Defend Quake Aid

      Mega-companies are defending themselves against harsh criticism on Chinese websites that they’ve done too little to help earthquake survivors, AP reports. Companies such as McDonald’s, Wal-Mart, and Nokia were labeled “International Super-Misers” on one site. "We've been involved in helping and responding since day one,” said a McDonald’s rep, who added that the company pledged $15 million and is donating 40,000 meals. More »

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      China  • earthquake  • Wal-Mart  • McDonald's  • Nokia  • relief  • donation  • blogs

    • 'Disaster Fatigue' Shuts US Wallets

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 20, 08 7:00 AM CDT

      'Disaster Fatigue' Shuts US Wallets

      Americans’ donations to disaster relief this year fall far short of money given to victims of the 2004 tsunami and Hurricane Katrina—and it’s likely due to “disaster fatigue," say experts. With tragedies like Burma’s cyclone and China’s earthquake quickly piling up, people may feel they can’t make a difference, AP reports. As of Friday, Americans had given $12.1 million to Burma, while the tsunami garnered $1.92 billion in US donations. More »

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      China  • Burma  • earthquake  • Hurricane Katrina  • natural disaster  • Cyclone Nargis  • charity  • relief  • donation  • tsunami

    • As World's Belly Rumbles, Gluttonous US Tosses Food

      newser  |  New York Times  |  May 18, 08 11:06 AM CDT

      As World's Belly Rumbles, Gluttonous US Tosses Food

      Americans throw out roughly a quarter of all food available for consumption, even as grocery prices skyrocket and global riots break out over food shortages, the New York Times reports. That works out to about a pound of food every day for every American—from grocery stories tossing spoiled produce to restaurants scrapping uneaten dishes to home cooks pitching uneaten leftovers in the fridge. More »

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      food  • food prices  • donation  • food shortage  • waste  • landfill

    • SF Meters Will Take Coins for Homeless

      newser  |  San Francisco Chronicle  |  May 13, 08 1:58 PM CDT

      SF Meters Will Take Coins for Homeless

      San Francisco’s got a new plan to address panhandling: The city is installing old parking meters in popular begging areas where passers-by can drop their spare change rather than giving it to panhandlers. The money will go to local non-profits to help the homeless, the Chronicle reports. “We're not helping these individuals by handing out cash” directly, says the city’s mayor. More »

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      San Francisco  • charity  • donation  • homeless  • Gavin Newsom  • nonprofit  • parking meters  • panhandler

  • February 2008
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  • December 2007

    • Online Plea Nets Tooth Repair for Bush Pool Boy

      newser  |  San Francisco Chronicle  |  Dec 19, 07 11:20 AM CST

      Online Plea Nets Tooth Repair for Bush Pool Boy

      A San Francisco Chronicle article about the differing political stances of George H. W. Bush and his pool boy led to a flood of donations for James Razsa's personal cause: his teeth. In addition to bagging $6,000, Razsa got a more singular offer from a San Jose dentist: Come stay at my house, and I'll fix your smile for free. More »

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      donation  • dentistry

    • You, Too, Can Donate Online

      newser  |  Washington Post  |  Dec 13, 07 10:07 AM CST

      You, Too, Can Donate Online

      AOL founder Steve Case’s foundation is launching a major online charity drive today, aimed at using social networks and encouraging small-scale donors to join the ranks of millionaires. The drive consists of a new app, “causes” on Facebook, and a spread in this Sunday’s Parade Magazine . Facebook has 50 million users and Parade has 70 million readers. More »

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      charity  • philanthropy  • donation

    • Volunteer Efforts Revive New Orleans Firehouses

      newser  |  Times-Picayune (New Orleans)  |  Dec 13, 07 12:06 AM CST

      Volunteer Efforts Revive New Orleans Firehouses

      With public money tied up, generous donations of time and funds have restored four New Orleans firehouses, the Times-Picayune reports. "This is a critical safety issue,” said the district chief. With 22 of 33 city firehouses hit hard in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina, many firefighters still work out of trailers. The volunteers have offered to help mend another seven firehouses. More »

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      Hurricane Katrina  • New Orleans  • firefighters  • donation  • volunteer

  • November 2007

    • Mystery Gift to Pa. Town: $100M

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Nov 13, 07 12:07 PM CST

      Mystery Gift to Pa. Town: $100M

      An anonymous donor has given $100 million to charities in the Erie, Pa., area, thrilling and mystifying the beneficiaries. The donation went to the umbrella organization of the Erie Community Foundation, which will distribute the funds to 46 other groups. The foundation director revealed little but told the AP, “The donor hopes this will inspire others to give within their means." More »

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      charity  • donation

  • October 2007

    • Houston, MoMA Tops in Arts $$$

      newser  |  Bloomberg  |  Oct 29, 07 9:32 PM CDT

      Houston, MoMA Tops in Arts $$$

      A surge in private arts funding boosted the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston last year with $185.8 million, making it the top US recipient of private arts donations. Runners-up were New York's MoMA, with $133.5 million; the Smithsonian, with $131.2 million; and Boston's MFA, with $130.4 million. Arts organization support from private sources spiked 17.5% overall in 2006 to hit $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reports. More »

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      donation  • Smithsonian  • Lincoln Center  • MoMA

  • September 2007
  • August 2007

    • Clinton Will Regift Fugitive Fundraiser's Donation

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Aug 30, 07 10:13 AM CDT

      Clinton Will Regift Fugitive Fundraiser's Donation

      Hillary Clinton will give away $23,000 she received from a major Democratic fundraiser who has turned out to be a wanted fugitive. Norman Hsu has raised or donated more than $1 million in recent years, but California prosecutors says he disappeared in 1992 after pleading no contest to a charge of defrauding investors, the LA Times reports. More »

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      Hillary Clinton  • Democrats  • donation  • fundraiser  • Norman Hsu

    • Your Credit's Good With God

      newser  |  Boston Herald  |  Aug 27, 07 1:41 AM CDT

      Your Credit's Good With God

      Franciscan friars have another deep question to ask their congregation: Paper or plastic? The brothers of St. Anthony's Shrine in Boston have installed a wireless kiosk allowing their flock to make contributions with credit or debit cards. The service is provided by SecureGive.com, created by a Georgia minister and his wife in an effort to keep up with cashless times. More »

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      religion  • Catholic Church  • credit card  • donation

  • June 2007

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