The founders of the Pillars Fund seek to strengthen a network of Muslim support groups while countering negative perceptions and stereotypes. Source: NYT > Business – Paul Sullivan
Who Is Robert F. Smith, the Man Paying Off Morehouse Graduates’ Loans?
Mr. Smith amassed a fortune estimated to be worth $5 billion by founding a private equity firm. He’s also the chairman of the board of Carnegie Hall. Source: NYT > Business – DAVID GELLES
Sézane DEMAIN
While the conversation of climate change escalates, new sustainable clothing companies have risen to the surface while brands we love have revamped their platforms to be more eco-friendly. One of the most iconic Parisian-girl brands that the Atelier adores, Sézane, launched an incredible philanthropic initiative in 2017 called DEMAIN. As an influential brand and platform, […]
The Met Will Turn Down Sackler Money Amid Fury Over the Opioid Crisis
The decision by one of the world’s leading museums could spur other institutions to turn down philanthropy from the family behind OxyContin. Source: NYT > Business – ELIZABETH A. HARRIS
Each Year, This Local Program Helps Hundreds of Foster Kids Get Glammed Up for Prom
Most high schoolers approach prom night with a mix of anticipation and dread. Aside from the universal social pressures of planning parties and lining up an unembarrassing date, making the dance a “night to remember” often winds up being a rather costly affair. Teenagers—or, more often, their parents—can spend upward of $1,000 on tickets, formal […]
How the L.A. LGBT Center Became the Most Impactful Queer Services Org Ever
Lorri Jean, CEO of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, has been an activist since junior high, when she led a petition drive to allow girls at her school to wear pants. Later, at Georgetown University Law Center, she sued the school’s administration for not allowing LGBT groups on campus. In the midst of the suit, […]