Robin Hood Foundation Raises $72 Million at Scaled-Down Benefit

Courtesy PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Wed, 05/13/2009 - 22:20

The amount raised includes a $50 million challenge grant from Open Society Institute founder George Soros to address the sharp increase in basic needs such as food and shelter in New York City....


 

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