This week’s newsstand is filled with stories of generosity and community impact!
From the Ascension Charity Classic’s new sponsor to J.J. Watt’s donation for mental health awareness and Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s $25 million literacy initiative, there’s so much to celebrate.
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Have a nice week! LIVE GENEROUSLY!
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CHAPTER NEWS
Terrific turnout for our Chicago Chapter. Attendees graded books, packaged books and took a tour of the incredible facility that distributes 2.5 million books per year to Chicago area students.
NFL Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy appeared in Chicago with sports personality Chris Broussard for a series of special conversations. Sports Philanthropy Network was fortunate to be in the front row to hear these amazing details.
Read the full write up here: https://sportsphilanthropynetwork.org/faith-work-and-football-a-conversation-with-hof-coach-tony-dungy-hosted-by-chris-broussard/
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
- September 8 — Verona High School in New Jersey kicked off fall sports with multiple wins, while the charity cornhole tournament was postponed to September 14, and a 9/11 remembrance ceremony is set for Wednesday.
- September 8 — The Junior League of Lexington, Kentucky, celebrated its centennial Sunday with a free event and tour at the historic Bodley-Bullock House.
- September 8 — The Mission Trails Hike-a-Thon fundraiser in California, running from October 15, 2024, to January 15, 2025, aims to raise $100,000 for trail maintenance and youth programs in San Diego.
- September 8 — Animal Charity of Ohio will host its second annual Mutt Strut 5K on September 14 in Columbiana, with proceeds supporting the charity and featuring adoptable animals and a car show.
- September 8 — LIVE UNCOMMON’s 50th Charity Bass Tournament in Bettendorf, Iowa, on September 21 will benefit Children’s Therapy Centers, with a $3,000 prize for the largest bass.
- September 7 — J.J. Watt quietly donated to a GoFundMe for mental health awareness, leading to a heartwarming reaction from a fan in Malton, England, who later discovered it was the NFL star behind the generous contribution.
- September 7 — The Taco Bell Foundation donated $15,000 to Assistance League Southwest Washington to support their back-to-school event for foster children in Vancouver, Washington.
- September 7 — Burlington Helping Burlington in Ontario celebrated its new charity status with a fundraiser on September 7, 2024, alongside the grand reopening of Squires Burlington, officiated by Mayor Marianne Meed Ward.
- September 7 — All-Star Nutrition in Duluth, Minnesota, hosted its 2nd annual Fit For Hope Charity event, raising funds for Compete For A Cure, a nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors through fitness and grants.
- September 7 — An anonymous Arkansas man donated $50K to childhood cancer charities during the Battle of the Little Red rivalry between Clinton and Heber Springs, emphasizing the event’s focus on community and giving.
- September 7 — The Stifel Charity Classic in North St. Louis County, Missouri, is secured for 2025-2027, continuing the PGA Champions Tour event’s support for local charities.
- September 6 — 100 Men Kawartha Lakes in Ontario, Canada, donated $15,000 to local charities, with $13,000 going to Soroptimist International Kawartha Lakes and $1,000 each to Lindsay District Sports Hall of Fame and Lindsay Montessori Preschool.
- September 6 — The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren donated $50,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint in Grand Blanc, Michigan, following its first-place finish in the 2024 PGA TOUR Charity Challenge.
- September 6 — Stephen and Ayesha Curry committed $25 million to improve child literacy in Oakland, California, providing tutoring for 10,000 elementary students through their charity, Eat. Learn. Play.
- September 6 — The National Philanthropic Trust awarded $5.49 billion in grants through donor-advised funds in FY2024, marking an 18% increase from the previous year and benefiting nonprofits in all U.S. states and 57 countries.
- September 6 — Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Austin, Minnesota, will donate all proceeds from its Charity Day on September 20 to Autism Friendly Austin and Annandale Village.
- September 6 — Sun Valley Tour de Force in Idaho is holding an online auction until September 9, 2024, to raise funds for local nonprofits after canceling its gala due to a crash during the event.
- September 5 — The 2024 Principal Charity Classic in Des Moines, Iowa, raised a record $8.6 million for Iowa children’s charities, bringing the total to $62 million since 2007.
- September 5 — The Mountain Mettle boxing event returns to Park City, Utah, this weekend, raising funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation and local youth programs at Park City Mountain Resort
- September 4 — Crookston, Minnesota’s Highland Elementary School Inclusive Playground fundraising surpasses $136,000 as of September 4, with donations still being accepted to support the “All Can Play” initiative.
- September 4 — Daniels Fund and Project Play Colorado launch the first-ever Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day, with over $1M in matching funds to support youth sports statewide.
- September 3 — Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers to donate $1.25 million to Arizona classrooms, benefiting 500 teachers for the second consecutive year.
- September 3 — “Ride to The Chip” organizers must repay funds after falsely claiming charity donations, following a Minnesota Attorney General investigation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- September 11 — 2024 Namath Legends Golf New York
- September 13 — Sports Ball 2024 Presented by Aging Care Connections
- October 1 — 6th Annual Women’s Empowerment Symposium
- October 10 — 17th Annual Caring for Kids Gala
- October 21 — Eat and Evolve
- October 23 — Sportico-RISE Women’s Sports
- October 28 — Marine Corps Southwest Florida Golf Outing
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Regional Director of Philanthropy at Transylvania University – Lexington, KY
- Development Assistant – Special Events at Special Olympics Illinois – Chicago, IL
- Athletic Development Coordinator at Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA
- Assistant Athletic Director for Development at Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA
- Development Officer I (Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts) at University of Louisville – Louisville, KY
- Associate Athletic Director of External Relations at Lewis University – Romeoville, IL
- Development and Office Coordinator at SquashBusters – Roxbury Crossing, MA
- Community Relations Coordinator at Iowa Wild Hockey Club – Des Moines, IA
- Development Manager at Adaptive Sports Ohio – Ohio
- Community Relations Manager at Sugar Land Space Cowboys – Sugar Land, TX
- Teen Programming and Sports Manager at Rocky Mount Family YMCA – Rocky Mount, NC
- Youth Programs Coordinator at United States Bowling Congress – Arlington, TX
- Teen Sports and Recreation Leader at Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach – Mission Viejo, CA
- Community Impact Seasonal Assistant at Detroit Red Wings – Detroit, MI
- Manager, Community Engagement – Area 2 at Special Olympics Florida – Tallahassee, FL
- Senior Manager, BRS Community & Outreach at Nike – Beaverton, OR
- Senior Manager, Community & Corporate Citizenship at ESPN – Bristol, CT
- Project Employee, NBA Social Content – X at the NBA – Secaucus, NJ
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