Philanthropy

We recently served as the platinum sponsor for the Inn’s 10th annual An Evening for Hope gala. The event raised over $1.8 million to support children, teens, and young adults with rare and serious diseases.

Given Granados helps children at Stepping Stones master fundamentals like the alphabet, we’re sharing a few ABCs related to her small-business journey and the support she’s received from her PeopleFund – and personal – networks.

The Florida State Parks Foundation yesterday joined Duke Energy Florida and its foundation, along with the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park, to unveil a new, state-of-the-art accessible playground at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park near Tallahassee.

At the end of 2023, over 117 million people were forcibly displaced. In 2024 so far, that number has likely exceeded 120 million. Children account for 40% of this number.

Marisol Perez, a 51-year-old migrant currently in Honduras, is battling a broken leg, severe weather, and the toughest human elements. She has 2,600 miles to go before she can rest.

Inside the Community First! Village outside of Austin, Texas, one such homebuilding tool has taken shape: one of the country’s first occupied 3D-printed homes. But they’re far from the last.

Today the 100 Black Men of America and Wells Fargo announced the expansion of the Junior Investment Club, a curriculum‑based simulation game that introduces young people to investing.

Today the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI), together with Calculated Genius, awarded approximately $100,000 in scholarships to 40 deserving students from underserved and underrepresented Chicagoland communities.

To recognize and reward the educators who inspire us every day, Coach teamed up again with Soles4Souls to surprise 1,500 teachers with shopping experiences last month as part of Teacher Appreciation Week.

Entergy Mississippi has committed $425,654 to provide bill assistance and income-based programs to older adults and customers with disabilities. The power company announced the contribution at a recent Mississippi Braves game.