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Through the Sonnentag American Foundation, County Prestress & Precast has begun working with Crew Collaborative, a nonprofit organization determined to strengthen the blue-collar workforce and change the stigma surrounding careers in construction and manufacturing.

Karen Washington and Olivia Watkins have raised $20 million for the Black Farmer Fund, supporting Black-owned farms in the Northeast. This initiative provides low-interest loans and grants, empowering Black farmers to gain authority in the supply chain. Their efforts address systemic barriers while promoting sustainable agriculture and economic empowerment.

Maryland will be soon joining 11 other states and Washington DC in having paint recycling drop-off sites thru PaintCare. According to MD Senator Chris West, “As much as 10% of paint purchased goes unused.” This will help keep all that leftover paint out of landfills and sitting in garages, and instead put it to a better use through recycling and reuse. The program will be funded by a fee collected when paint is purchased. This is instead of charging a fee at the drop-off site as a way to further increase recycling rates. https://lnkd.in/e68tcYzK Great way to make sure leftover paint becomes new paint instead of landfill waste or being illegally dumped. Come on #Pennsylvania, let's get on board this! #circularEconomy #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #EPR #recycling

Through the Sonnentag American Foundation, County Ready Mix has begun working with Crew Collaborative, a nonprofit organization determined to strengthen the blue-collar workforce and change the stigma surrounding careers in construction and manufacturing.

Mike and Bianca Dodd, owners of Maddie B’s Chicago Style Gourmet Popcorn, opened their Black-owned popcorn shop in downtown Phoenix with support from Archwood, a nonprofit fostering underserved businesses. Located in Roosevelt Row’s ACRES Marketplace, the shop offers handcrafted gourmet flavors like Cheesy Caramel and Maddie’s Jerk, contributing to the area’s revitalization and culture. The Dodds credit Archwood for providing vital resources to help bring their vision to life. https://lnkd.in/gvrvxCEy

Wall Street is head over heels in love with farmland, and it is not because bankers all of a sudden want to be farmers in suits. Farmland is the new “it” asset, with consistent returns, a hedge against inflation, and stability that stock markets can only dream of. Here is what you should know: institutional investors have invested over $11 billion into farmland, representing a huge leap from a decade previous. Why? For one, farmland couldn’t care less when tech stocks take a nosedive or some new cryptocurrency bombs. It produces food, not to mention profits, with clockwork regularity and does not have recessions. Think of it as the quiet overachiever in the investment world. With platforms like AcreTrader and FarmTogether, even the average Joe—or at least one with a bit of extra cash—can now own a piece of the pie, or better yet, the field. But here’s the thing: while this is all well and good for increasing land values, it’s making life difficult for small-scale farmers, who are now facing prices through the roof. So while Wall Street is doing the hula dance over its new darling, the rest of us might want to keep our eyes on the grocery bills. If farmland becomes a playground for big investors, who’s going to grow our kale? Food for thought—or perhaps just food.

University of Nebraska at Omaha is creating a ripple effect to help many organizations by developing a specialized group of professionals- advancement and fundraising

In our third annual blog on inequity in charitable giving, the Faunalytics team highlights 10 more organizations to support this giving season: https://lnkd.in/gCBYNHb5

With just 59 days until Super Bowl LIX, the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, NFL Foundation, Entergy, and several other partners announced over $3.5 million in grants to 65 nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans region. The grants, part of the Impact 59 Powered by Entergy program, aim to create a lasting legacy by supporting local efforts in areas such as economic development, education, workforce training, youth development, health and equity. #BizNewOrleans https://lnkd.in/gRCY_jkQ

To be able to use wealth for good is a powerful tool.