In the horrific death of George Floyd in the hands of police in Minneapolis—all ten minutes of which were captured by a 17-year-old girl on her cellphone—musicians, actors and athletes are donation morning and calling for action. Beyoncéis urging people to sign petitions. CardiB is speaking out on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Seth Rogen, Abbi Jacobson, and Steve Carell are … [Read more...] about Musicians, actors and athletes respond to police killing of George Floyd
Bookstore charity supports booksellers who’ve fallen on hard times
(May 30, 2020) We love our books here at The Charity Report and so does the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC), a Michigan-based charity that is trying to weave a safety net under books retailers. So, if one gets sick or a store has a flood, they will step into help. With many book retailers in trouble today, the demand is great. The good news is donations are … [Read more...] about Bookstore charity supports booksellers who’ve fallen on hard times
Quebec-based think tank says richest billionaires have donated roughly 1 per cent of the money they made during the pandemic
(May 30, 2020) Do the rich get richer? Even through a global pandemic? According to TaxCOOP is a Quebec-based non-profit think tank dedicated to promoting ideas about solutions for fair and equitable taxation in a globalized world, the answer is a resounding you bet. It reports that from March 16th to May 16th, cash donations from the five wealthiest Canadians— David Thomson, … [Read more...] about Quebec-based think tank says richest billionaires have donated roughly 1 per cent of the money they made during the pandemic
French artist paints her house with flowers while at home in quarantine
(May 30, 2020) Known for her exquisite and whimsical drawings of flowers and objets, Nathalie Lété creates romantic dreamy universes. Working from her studio in París, she collaborates with commercial brands around the world contributing to their je n'ais ce quoi. Stuck at home in quarantine, she applied her brush to all areas of her home, creating an upside right Alice in … [Read more...] about French artist paints her house with flowers while at home in quarantine
Experts underscore COVID-19 threat to global progress on child immunization
(May 25, 2020) Global experts in health and child welfare have again highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting access to routine immunization services worldwide, putting millions of young lives at risk of diseases such as diphtheria, measles and pneumonia. … [Read more...] about Experts underscore COVID-19 threat to global progress on child immunization