underprivileged

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A California man took the group behind it to court, saying he donated an old car to Kars4Kids, thinking its value would be used to help underprivileged children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The American system of philanthropy is partly responsible for museums, hospitals, schools and relief for the country’s underprivileged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

HHS has broad spending oversight for programs for the underprivileged, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, early education of toddlers and foster care.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Today, the organization also doubles as a nonprofit that teaches underprivileged communities to skate worldwide, including surf-skate retreats that empower women and girls.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

This is doable, of course—minority and underprivileged students rise to the challenge all the time—but it takes energy.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama