Social investments one year after Katrina

In commemoration of the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Co-Op America is highlighting members of the Social Investment Forum that are helping rebuild the affected areas through community investing.

In commemoration of the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Co-Op America is highlighting members of the Social Investment Forum that are helping rebuild the affected areas through community investing.
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Liberia: Nigerian Based Philanthropist Donates To Pres. Sirleaf AllAfrica.com, Washington - Sep 4, 2008 She assured the philanthropist that the government would ensure that young people benefit from the supplies. She challenged Mr. Hassan to return to Liberia ... [Link]
Serial entrepreneur is force behind food venture Bizjournals.com, NC - 11 hours ago ... early enough to buy a $20 million mansion in Marin, score Elton John to perform at his wedding and become a deep-pocketed investor and philanthropist . ... [Link]
Fort Worth woman was arts philanthropist Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Sep 4, 2008 By DARREN BARBEE FORT WORTH — Ann L. Rhodes, a Fort Worth philanthropist and theater patron who shied away from center stage herself, has died. She was 66. ... [Link]
Drexel not just a street in Tucson, she's a patron saint KOLD-TV, AZ - 14 hours ago The landmarks are mostly named after Philadelphia Banker and Philanthropist Francis Anthony Drexel. But what you many not know is that his daughter, ... [Link]
National Philanthropy Day honorees announced OC Metro, CA - 16 hours ago By Susan BelknappPublished: September 04, 2008 03:10 AM The 23rd annual National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon will be held from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on ... [Link]
Weaver family getting national award for philanthropy Florida Times-Union, FL - 19 hours ago ... announced Thursday that Jacksonville Jaguars owners J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver will receive the national network’s highest honor for philanthropy . ... [Link]
Billionaire Broad's $600 Million Gene Bet Forbes, NY - Sep 4, 2008 It also offers more evidence that a stumbling US economy hasn't deterred philanthropy from America's wealthiest. The Broad gift joins other recent ... Broads donate another $400M to Cambridge institute Boston Herald The ... [Link]
ACCRA, Sep 5 (IPS) - Delegates from both developing and developed countries have adopted the Accra Agenda For Action (AAA) as a guide to improve the way aid is given and spent. [Link]
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