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Kathryn and Joe believed strongly that “once you make it, you need to give back.” Together, they began to give to a number of charitable causes, often to help students who wanted to further their education. In 1966, they created the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation to help administer their personal giving.
Albertson donated over $72 million to the College of Idaho. For their gratitude, the college changed its name to the Albertson College of Idaho from 1991 to 2007. [9] [10] The 41-acre (17 ha) Kathryn Albertson Park in Boise, with its winding walkways, wildflowers, trees and ponds was gifted to the citizens of Idaho. [11] [12] [13] [14]
Michael J. Carter started what was then called Strive for College in 2007 while a student at Washington University in St. Louis, mentoring students at nearby Eskridge High School. [1] Strive for College expanded following a seed grant in 2009 [ 2 ] and grew to become a nationwide organization.
Latest on the fire fight. A series of blazes ripped through the Los Angeles area starting on Jan. 7. Hurricane-like winds initially propelled flames and embers through neighborhoods. The blazes ...
The number "555-2368" (or 311-555-2368) is a carryover from the "EXchange 2368" ("Exchange CENTral") number common in telephone advertisements as early as the 1940s. [12] "555-2368" is the phone number used by Jim Rockford in the TV series The Rockford Files (as seen during the opening credits), [13] in the TV series The Mod Squad (episode ...
The Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund has announced an initial $1 million commitment to the Los Angeles area fire relief and rebuilding efforts. According to the ...
Heal Los Angeles Foundation; Hillcrest Country Club (Los Angeles) ... Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games;
LIFT is a nonprofit dedicated to helping families break the cycle of poverty in the United States. By fostering relationships between low-income parents (members) and dedicated volunteers (advocates), LIFT helps families build the strong personal, social and financial foundations to secure immediate, critical needs and to achieve long-term goals and aspirations.