Here in the US many of us see sports philanthropy as sports stars or organizations giving back to causes that matter to them. While that is a big part of things, there is another part that is much more grassroots. We spoke to Kalekeni Banda about Banda Bola Sports Foundation, an organization he created to… Continue reading How a Soccer Ball Can Change the World
May is Mental Health Month, a topic that has been increasingly discussed in the public eye. Approximately 46.6 million adults in the US face the reality of managing mental illness every day. That is a staggering 1 in 5 adults in the US population. The importance of mental health awareness has also been swirling around… Continue reading The Power of Sport to Promote Mental Health Month
EVERFI’s Character Playbook Partners with the NFL and United Way to Promote Social-Emotional Learning When you think of the NFL’s work in the community, United Way probably jumps to mind. The two have been partners since 1973, when then Commissioner Pete Rozelle and United Way of America established the NFL & United Way Partnership. This… Continue reading How Character Playbook Promotes Social-Emotional Learning
In 2017, more than $410 billion was donated to charities, the most ever, and 70% of those donations were made by individuals. But how many of those individuals were educated about effective philanthropic giving? Thanks to the Learning by Giving Foundation, we may soon see a new generation of educated philanthropists making responsible and sustainable… Continue reading How the Learning by Giving Foundation is Influencing Future Generations of Giving
The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation has been creating safe places for kids to play in cities around the country, from Chicago to Miami, Baltimore to Spokane, and the Bronx all the way to Los Angeles. The organization is based in Baltimore and was founded by brothers Bill and Cal Ripken, Jr. as a tribute to… Continue reading Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Impacts Communities Nationwide with Youth Development Parks Initiative
Tackle What Matters 