This year, the Massachusetts-based foundation awarded grants in support of efforts to provide youth with the skills and resources needed to become responsible and caring citizens....
citizensStaples Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in GrantsPND - Philanthropy News Digest Thu, 12/29/2011 - 00:20
This year, the Massachusetts-based foundation awarded grants in support of efforts to provide youth with the skills and resources needed to become responsible and caring citizens.... In Japan: Fear of the unknownMarketplace Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:51
Mixed messages over nuclear threat create uncertainty and panic; some citizens flee. Omidyar Network, Hivos Announce Transparency Effort in AfricaPND - Philanthropy News Digest Sun, 10/31/2010 - 23:20
With an investment of up to $2 million from Omidyar Network, the Africa Transparency and Technology Initiative will work to provide citizens on the continent with access to the information and tools they need to hold their governments accountable.... Do Gay Couples Give Up Their U.S. Citizenship?NYT > Your Money Tue, 04/27/2010 - 14:03
It wouldn't be surprising if gay couples were renouncing their U.S. citizenship in order to become citizens where their partnerships are recognized. Citizens lay down law on U.S. debtEconomic news - CNNMoney.com Mon, 12/07/2009 - 10:06
When it comes to managing the country's purse strings, Washington gets a failing grade from several groups of citizens and experts across the country. Tags:
Forbes 400: Poor, poor billionairesMSN Money Latest Articles Wed, 09/30/2009 - 16:00
Because of the recession, almost all of America's richest citizens are less wealthy this year, Forbes' annual report finds. Gates Foundation Announces 2009 Access to Learning Award WinnerPND - Philanthropy News Digest Wed, 08/26/2009 - 22:50
The tenth annual award was given to the Fundación Empresas Públicas de Medellín in Colombia for its efforts to provide citizens of the region with the skills and tools they need to improve their communities and their lives.... Iceland payback plan raises some noiseMarketplace Thu, 08/20/2009 - 11:46
Iceland's parliament is set to vote on a plan to repay more than $5 billion that British and Dutch savers lost in an Icelandic bank's failure last fall. Tags:
Senate approval seen on housing billMarketplace Wed, 04/02/2008 - 14:31
U.S. senators say they are close to a deal on a bill that would include money for counseling people at risk of losing their homes, and incentives for communities and citizens to buy foreclosed properties. |