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charity

[char-i-tee] / ˈtʃær ɪ ti /




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The line between the mayor’s office and the wealthy was probably the fuzziest under Michael Bloomberg, himself a billionaire who ran his own influential charity, and helped steer philanthropic dollars to transform the city.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

The pair then set up the charity Love Every Nation Athens to help other refugees.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Laura Joy, from the charity, said: "Artwork really gives people a chance to do meaningful activity towards rehabilitation and to support better choices."

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

A charity is supporting the rehabilitation of prisoners by offering them the opportunity to create and sell their own artwork.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Eliza was proud of the fact that, through hard work, they paid all their debts and received no charity.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

Bush pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial, theft from 12 charities, and one of fraudulent trading relating to funeral plans between 2012 and 2024.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The couple was active in charities for decades and this year was given the San Diego Nice Guy of the Year Award.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Charlene Leroux, from late screen star Brigitte Bardot's foundation for animals, said local charities had done "incredible work" since the fires broke out last week.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

“This audience is a little younger than I’m used to,” host Ken Jennings said after eliciting a laugh when he noted the charities selected by the contestants “are eating.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The chief says the country will go through some hard times and not have enough to eat as it stops accepting charities from foreign countries.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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