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Collective Futures Fund Announces $110,000 in Grants for Boston-Area Visual Artists and Projects

Collective Futures Fund Announces $110,000 in Grants for Boston-Area Visual Artists and Projects

The Collective Futures Fund (CFF) has announced twenty grant recipients for its 2026 cycle, allocating a total of $110,000 to visual artists and artist-run activities in the Greater Boston area. These grants are designed to support collaborative, public-oriented projects with an emphasis on experimentation, risk-taking, and unconventional perspectives. The funding builds upon expansions made in 2024 and 2025, with additional financial support for existing tiers and a new tier planned for 2027. This expansion is a result of a coalition funding model involving the Barr Foundation, Wagner Foundation, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and an anonymous donor. The grants are distributed across three categories: Sustaining Practice, which provides $3,000 for emerging individual artists; New Projects, offering $8,000 for the creation and public presentation of new work; and Ongoing Platforms, also providing $8,000 to support long-term artistic endeavors. The CFF also introduced its 2026–2027 advisory...
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Cal Poly Athletics Launches 'The Stampede' Philanthropy Program to Boost Funding

Cal Poly Athletics Launches 'The Stampede' Philanthropy Program to Boost Funding

Cal Poly Athletics Launches 'The Stampede' Philanthropy Program to Boost Funding
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Chris Stapleton to Headline 53rd Annual Cattle Baron's Ball in Dallas for Cancer Research

Chris Stapleton to Headline 53rd Annual Cattle Baron's Ball in Dallas for Cancer Research

Chris Stapleton is scheduled to headline the 53rd annual Cattle Baron's Ball at Southfork Ranch in Dallas on October 17, 2026. This event is a significant fundraiser for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. The Cattle Baron's Ball, which originated in Dallas in 1974, is the largest of over 28 such events held across 11 U.S. states. Over its 52-year history, the Dallas event alone has raised more than $111 million for cancer research. The 2026 event, themed 'Soar Higher,' will feature a VIP party, live and silent auctions, raffle items, a sports lounge, a glam room, and a poker room, culminating in Stapleton's performance. The paddle raise this year will honor The Fitzgibbons Family, who lost Colin Fitzgibbons to colon cancer at age 46.
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Betsson Group Establishes Foundation to Enhance Global Charity Initiatives

Betsson Group Establishes Foundation to Enhance Global Charity Initiatives

Betsson Group Establishes Foundation to Enhance Global Charity Initiatives
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Garland Central Library to Host In-Person Crochet Corner for Ages 13+

Garland Central Library to Host In-Person Crochet Corner for Ages 13+

Garland Central Library to Host In-Person Crochet Corner for Ages 13+
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Buried Lede Media Launches 'The Great Lakes Current' to Enhance Local News Coverage Across Michigan

Buried Lede Media Launches 'The Great Lakes Current' to Enhance Local News Coverage Across Michigan

Buried Lede Media, a company operating five Michigan newspapers including Lansing City Pulse, The Yale Expositor, The Hamtramck Review, The Tri-City Times, and The Tribune Recorder Leader, has introduced a new initiative called 'The Great Lakes Current.' This monthly feature aims to share stories, columns, and opinions from across their network of local newsrooms with readers in other communities. The publisher, Lonnie Scott, explained that this effort is a response to the trend of large newspaper conglomerates reducing local reporting. Instead of cutting existing content, Buried Lede Media is adding pages to their newspapers to accommodate 'The Great Lakes Current,' with the first edition appearing as two to four pages depending on the publication. The goal is to provide readers with a broader perspective on what is being discussed, worried about, celebrated, or debated in different parts of Michigan.
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GalaBid Details Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Strategies for U.S. Nonprofits

GalaBid Details Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Strategies for U.S. Nonprofits

GalaBid has released comprehensive guidance on peer-to-peer fundraising for U.S. nonprofits, emphasizing its potential to expand fundraising reach beyond traditional methods. This approach empowers individual supporters to become fundraisers, leveraging their personal networks to solicit donations for a cause. The guide explains that unlike traditional fundraising, where the nonprofit directly asks for donations, peer-to-peer fundraising involves supporters creating their own fundraising pages and engaging friends, family, and colleagues. This model is particularly effective for events like charity walks, runs, personal challenges, birthday fundraisers, and team-based campaigns. GalaBid highlights that this method introduces the nonprofit to new potential donors through personal connections, often leading to more impactful appeals due to the personal stories shared by supporters.
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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum awards local family, child community center $50K grant

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum awards local family, child community center $50K grant

Dimock Center reportedly has plans to use the donation to improve their playground spaces and add sensory equipment for area children and families.
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How Salt Lake City Fire Department Engages Residents on Safety and Emergency Preparedness

How Salt Lake City Fire Department Engages Residents on Safety and Emergency Preparedness

The Salt Lake City Fire Department, under the leadership of Fire Chief Karl Lieb, is actively focusing on community engagement and promoting safety within its jurisdiction. The department aims to provide value to residents, business owners, and visitors by maintaining a strong focus on emergency response, community interaction, and crisis assistance. Chief Lieb highlights the department's commitment to being capable, ready, and willing to help the public in times of need. The department encourages community members to learn about its various roles, offering opportunities to schedule station visits, invite crews to community events, or inquire about becoming a member of SLC Fire. This initiative is part of their broader vision to redefine standards in emergency response, community engagement, and firefighter wellness, with a mission to provide unparalleled fire, rescue, and emergency medical services.
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Viral Sensation Mary Halsey Secures New Tesla Through GoFundMe Campaign

Viral Sensation Mary Halsey Secures New Tesla Through GoFundMe Campaign

Viral Sensation Mary Halsey Secures New Tesla Through GoFundMe Campaign
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Rising Point Capital Exceeds Target, Closes $325 Million Fund I for Field-Services Companies

Rising Point Capital Exceeds Target, Closes $325 Million Fund I for Field-Services Companies

Rising Point Capital Exceeds Target, Closes $325 Million Fund I for Field-Services Companies
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Amazon Commits Over $1 Billion to U.S. Data Center Communities Amidst Local Opposition

Amazon Commits Over $1 Billion to U.S. Data Center Communities Amidst Local Opposition

Amazon Commits Over $1 Billion to U.S. Data Center Communities Amidst Local Opposition