A Legacy of Impact: The Ripple Effect of Strategic Philanthropy
Strategic philanthropy creates lasting change by addressing systemic challenges, empowering communities, and shaping brighter futures. Learn more.
A Legacy of Impact: The Ripple Effect of Strategic Philanthropy
Strategic philanthropy creates lasting change by addressing systemic challenges, empowering communities, and shaping brighter futures. Learn more.
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How Robert F. Smith’s Gift to the Morehouse College Class of 2019 Is Making an Impact
In 2019, 69% of college students took out student loans. Each student of that graduating class left school with an average debt of $29,900. Currently, Americans owe over $1.71 trillion in student loan debt, with the debt spread out across 44.7 million borrowers. With the population of the United States
Florida A&M Students Receive Everyday People Grants From the Figgers Foundation
For many students across the United States, going to college is an exciting prospect. It is a rite of passage, helping students transition from wide-eyed youth to worldly adults. And, oftentimes, it is a vessel that allows students to build a better life for themselves. However, not all students who
Helping Kids in Foster Care Unlock Their Full Potential
In the United States alone, more than 400,000 children and youth are in foster care at any given time, and each year about 20,000 kids “age out” of foster care, typically after turning 18. Aging out of foster care, or emancipating, can be a difficult experience for many, as it
Closing the Access Gaps to Broadband Internet Services
Since the early 1990s when consumers first got online, the internet has taken on a larger and larger role in everyday life. It’s now an integral part of nearly every aspect of our day, from emails to Zoom meetings. As the internet’s reach expands, it’s crucial to ensure there is
Eagle Academy Essay Contest Winners Announced
In February, Robert F. Smith joined the students of Eagle Academies in a virtual town hall. The students were able to ask questions and in turn received a great deal of information and life lessons from Smith. At the end of the session, Smith announced an essay contest open to
The King Center Sponsors Dialogue on the New Voter Suppression Bills
Rev. Dr. Bernice King, CEO of the King Center and daughter of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., hosted a Beloved Community Talk on the topic of voter suppression, in order to educate the public and provide facts for voters across the country. The talk, “Voter Suppression: A Human Rights
How Robert F. Smith’s Gift to the Morehouse College Class of 2019 Is Making an Impact
In 2019, 69% of college students took out student loans. Each student of that graduating class left school with an average debt of $29,900. Currently, Americans owe over $1.71 trillion in student loan debt, with the debt spread out across 44.7 million borrowers. With the population of the United States
Florida A&M Students Receive Everyday People Grants From the Figgers Foundation
For many students across the United States, going to college is an exciting prospect. It is a rite of passage, helping students transition from wide-eyed youth to worldly adults. And, oftentimes, it is a vessel that allows students to build a better life for themselves. However, not all students who
Helping Kids in Foster Care Unlock Their Full Potential
In the United States alone, more than 400,000 children and youth are in foster care at any given time, and each year about 20,000 kids “age out” of foster care, typically after turning 18. Aging out of foster care, or emancipating, can be a difficult experience for many, as it
Closing the Access Gaps to Broadband Internet Services
Since the early 1990s when consumers first got online, the internet has taken on a larger and larger role in everyday life. It’s now an integral part of nearly every aspect of our day, from emails to Zoom meetings. As the internet’s reach expands, it’s crucial to ensure there is
Eagle Academy Essay Contest Winners Announced
In February, Robert F. Smith joined the students of Eagle Academies in a virtual town hall. The students were able to ask questions and in turn received a great deal of information and life lessons from Smith. At the end of the session, Smith announced an essay contest open to
The King Center Sponsors Dialogue on the New Voter Suppression Bills
Rev. Dr. Bernice King, CEO of the King Center and daughter of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., hosted a Beloved Community Talk on the topic of voter suppression, in order to educate the public and provide facts for voters across the country. The talk, “Voter Suppression: A Human Rights