Posts Tagged ‘The Greening of Detroit’
Connections in Humanist Giving
Over the years, Foundation Beyond Belief’s Humanist Giving program has transformed, most notably when we went from featuring 10 beneficiaries each quarter to selecting five beneficiaries. This action did not limit the number of charities that could become beneficiaries; instead, it recognized that many categories overlap. Charities and potential beneficiaries occasionally fit neatly into one…
Read MoreQ2 2014 Humanist Giving results arrive on the eve of FBB’s conference
Each quarter, Foundation Beyond Belief presents a different and varied slate of beneficiaries that will be the recipients of member donations for that quarter. You can reacquaint yourself with our Q2 2014 featured beneficiaries in this video. 50 Cents. Period. made us aware of the impact of menstruation on women across the world. Greening of…
Read MoreA final look at our second-quarter beneficiaries
Before we say goodbye to our second-quarter beneficiaries, take another look at these great organizations and the work they’re doing to make the world a better place. Poverty and Health: 50 Cents. Period. Menstruation Matters was the rallying cry—and Twitter hashtag—for the first ever Menstrual Hygiene Day held on May 28, 2014, and 50 Cents.…
Read MoreGreening of Detroit uses education to spread environmental awareness
Two missions collide! The Greening of Detroit, this quarter’s Natural World beneficiary, integrates two of Foundation Beyond Belief’s goals: promotion of environmentalism and education. They have several programs aimed toward environmental education, an extremely important objective for any environmental organization. A firm public understanding of the natural world is instrumental to our society’s progress, and…
Read MoreThe Greening of Detroit: Vital Revitalization
Detroit has suffered serious economic decline over the past few decades, culminating in filing bankruptcy in July of 2013 and a loss of over 25% of the population. However, plans are underway to restore the city, which includes making the city a greener and more vibrant place. The Greening of Detroit, this quarter’s Natural World…
Read MoreMeet our beneficiaries for the second quarter
We hope you’re as excited as we are about our second-quarter 2014 beneficiaries, 50 Cents. Period, The Greening of Detroit, Worldreader, Leo Igwe Research Project, and Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty. Get to know them in our latest video. If you’d like to adjust your donation allocation, log in to your account and click…
Read MoreIntroducing our second-quarter beneficiaries
Our new slate of beneficiaries for the second quarter of 2014 is a fantastic collection of organizations working to promote literacy in low-income countries, combat stigmas surrounding women’s health, nurture green spaces in an urban landscape, defend those falsely accused of witchcraft in Ghana, and staunchly defend the separation of church and state. Learn more…
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