Good News Notes: “MacKenzie Scott gave $122.6 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the national youth-mentoring charity announced on Tuesday. The gift is the latest of several the billionaire writer has given to large national nonprofits that carry out their missions through local chapters in neighborhoods throughout the country. With this latest donation,…
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MacKenzie Scott donates millions to nonprofit that works inside schools, filling gaps left by overstretched staff – The Seattle Times
Good News Notes: “Several hours into her day at Nelsen Middle School in Renton, Gena Woodke walked out of her little office to help monitor the boisterous lunchtime crowds. School counselor Tiffany Smith was waiting for her, laptop in hand. Could they make a call to a student’s mom together? The student, who is homeless…
Billionaire’s donation helps Durham nonprofit expand services and maybe its building, too
Good News Notes: “A year after Meals on Wheels of Durham received the largest donation in its history, the nonprofit is looking to expand – both its services and to a larger building. Mackenzie Scott, one of the world’s richest women, selected Durham’s Meals on Wheels for a $750,000 donation, which was roughly equal to half of…
Mountaineer Food Bank receives $9 million donation
Good News Notes: “A major food bank in the state has received its single largest donation ever. Just before Christmas, the Mountaineer Food Bank received $9 million from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. Officials with the food bank said they were informed just before the holiday that they made the cut out of thousands of organizations around…