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After School Programme Funding Soars Since Launch of Public-Private Initiative in New York City
Ten years after the launch of a programme to encourage the creation of sustainable public funding streams for after-school programmes, every level of government has dramatically increased public funding for comprehensive after-school programmes in New York City, as examined in this report by the Institute…
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Minister publishes 'fair deal' nursing-home Bill
by JASON MICHAEL, OLIVIA KELLY and EITHNE DONNELLAN The Minister for Health today published the long-awaited Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008 amid criticism from Opposition parties and Age Action. The Bill published by Mary Harney underpins the fair deal nursing home funding scheme and…
Author: The Irish Times
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NCLR Annual Conference in San Diego to Feature Prominent Speakers and Current Newsmakers
On July 15, 2008, Gara LaMarche, President of The Atlantic Philanthropies, and The Atlantic Philanthropies received the Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award from the National Council of La Raza. Below is the press release. NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO TO FEATURE PROMINENT SPEAKERS AND CURRENT…
Author: National Council of La Raza
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An untapped wealth of talent
Original Source By Linda Hersey WESTBROOK: Maine has a silent army of civic leaders and volunteers poised and ready to be activated to improve the quality of life for all residents. They are retirees men and women who’ve had fulfilling careers and are embarking on…
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ReServe Explores Sharing its Model with Other Nonprofits
Original Source Retirees looking for meaning and ways to use their skills and experience and nonprofits looking for seasoned talent have been slow to connect. But their parallel paths are now bending into arcs that create can-do circles, and ReServe, with a grant from the…
Author: ReServe
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Media Monitoring Project submits complaint about Daily Sun reporting on xenophobia
After much speculation about the media’s influence on the recent outbreaks of xenophobic violence, Daily Sun is now subject of an official complaint about their coverage of non-nationals. The Media Monitoring Project (MMP) and its partner Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA)…
Author: Media Monitoring Project
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THE GIVEAWAY MAN; Philanthropist gave away a fortune; but won't forget or forgive a grudge; Wrath of an Irish enigma
A new book reveals how Mayor Ron Clarke fell out with a wealthy benefactor. Sue Lappeman reports. A NEW book has revealed how Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke blew his friendship with a secretive billionaire American philanthropist who bankrolled the Couran Cove and Runaway Bay…
Author: The Gold Coast Bulletin
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ASP Receives $4.5 Million Grant to Support Second Phase of T. Franklin Williams Scholars Program
Atlantic Philanthropies (USA) extends funding to offer awards through 2010 Press Release Contact:Irene S. Sonu Telephone: (202) 861-6900 Email: isonu@im.org The Association of Specialty Professors (ASP) is pleased to announce that it has received a renewal grant of $4.5 million from the Atlantic Philanthropies (USA),…
Author: Association of Specialty Professors (ASP)
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New Book Explores "Giving While Living" Approach to Philanthropy
DOWNLOAD PDF The Atlantic Philanthropies today released Atlantic Insights: Giving While Living, a 56-page publication that explores Founder Charles “Chuck” Feeney’s long-standing belief in “Giving While Living,” the idea that people with wealth should use it during their lifetimes to help others. Written by journalist and philanthropy expert…
Author: The Atlantic Philanthropies
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Making and Living History
“Our grants, now completed, are like sown seeds which will bear the fruit of good works long after we turn out the lights at The Atlantic Philanthropies.” – Chuck Feeney Atlantic has been making and living our history lately. In December 2016, we made our…
Author: Christopher G. Oechsli, President and CEO, The Atlantic Philanthropies