Frank Reich is heading to Los Angeles this week for an important mission. A year after he became head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Reich and his wife, Linda, formed kNot Today, a nonprofit that works to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation. Their foundation...
Washington has some new Commanders in town. The NFL team announced its new name on Wednesday, 18 months after fresh pressure from sponsors helped convince the once-storied franchise to drop its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native...
By David Mueller With over one million people diagnosed in the United States alone and no cure in sight, Parkinson’s disease is truly a fearsome opponent. However, people living with the disease across the country and around the world are discovering an unusual and...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Laura Armbruster It’s often the simplest of things that have the greatest impact. For many of us, those simple things are commonplace. For the thousands of veterans who struggle to reintegrate into life outside the military,...
As the Philanthropy Journal moves through a second cycle of our editorial calendar, we will periodically republish articles from our archive. Please enjoy this piece on CORRAL Riding Academy that first published in May 2016. By Krystin Gollihue Horses are herd...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Leigh Longino While many nonprofits and philanthropic efforts address large, globally recognized issues such as animal welfare, education and poverty, many other organizations target audiences with equally important issues...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Lena Park Since the age of five, Justine Siegal’s life centered around baseball. She played on local teams for over a decade with dreams of growing up to play for her hometown Cleveland Indians. As a kid, most coaches supported...
By Krystin Gollihue Among serving and former members of the military, the idea of standing together is a given. In order to achieve a mission, all members of a unit must work in sync in order to accomplish goals. Once veterans return home, often with physical...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Lindsay Williams According to the United Nations, 1 in 10 children live in countries affected by conflict. Conflicts destroy schools and hospitals, encourage crime and fuel health crises such as HIV/AIDS, addiction, and violence...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Peter Matsoukas Recreation and sports is not simply about building the skills needed to succeed on the field; it is about team-building, responsibility, and the feeling of self-worth that comes from contributing to a community....
