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The Kellogg Foundation CEO shares her own life story to foster more racial healing
La June Montgomery Tabron believes many Americans have a desire for racial healing. They just don’t…
Can AI help us understand animals and reconnect with nature? A research lab thinks so
MONTREAL — Peeps trickle out of a soundproof chamber as its door opens. Female zebra finches…
A Maui program kept Lahaina families together by paying households to take in fire survivors
WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Lahaina home Tamara Akiona shared with 10 people was never quiet, and…
Billion-dollar donation from Netflix’s Reed Hastings leads 2024’s list of biggest gifts
The Chronicle’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled nearly…
Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil’s Amazon
BRASILIA, Brazil — Dozens of environmental nonprofits issued a manifesto Thursday condemning new laws in Brazilian…
Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
NEW YORK — A nonprofit law group dedicated to protecting the rights of Southern voters of…
Can ordinary citizens solve our toughest problems?
BEND, OREGON — Eliza Wilson is a little nervous as she draws the microphone close, but…
How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams
NEW YORK — Seán McLoughlin wears a lot of hats: YouTuber. Voice actor. Coffee entrepreneur. But…
Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women
NEW YORK — Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts…