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Why microplastic pollution in soils and crops is ‘raising alarm’ among experts

Fast Company Tech

According to a 2021 report on plastics in agriculture by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, soils are one of the main receptors of agricultural plastics. The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. Some are much smaller.

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A Volunteer Hour In U.S. Jumps To $33.49

The NonProfit Times

The value is estimated from data collected in 2023, the figure illustrates the valuable and significant contributions volunteers make every day to support our communities and nation. The lowest state value was in Mississippi at $25.42. When you volunteer, you help hold up the foundation of civil society. It was $15.82

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

Sigma Foundation For Nursing. Jean Griswold Foundation. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Retirement Research Foundation. National Council On Aging. Archstone Foundation. Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. The Eisner Foundation. Durham Foundation. Points32Health Foundation.

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Google plans vaccination clinics at some of its sites

The Verge

It’s going to make some Google facilities — buildings, parking lots, and open spaces — available as vaccination clinics, with plans to open sites in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Kirkland, Washington, and New York City first, and expand nationally as vaccines become more widely available.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Kellogg Foundation.

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Ahead of Give Local America, 7 trends in Giving Days

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Guest Post by Michelle Huttenhoff, Knight Foundation. With the clock ticking for Give Local America on May 5, community foundations and others are finalizing plans for this national day of online giving. The Community Foundation Boulder County did – and raised $43,600 through 201 donations.

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Demographics Are Destiny: How and Why to Diversify Your Staff Now!

NTEN

And, in Maryland, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, New York, New Jersey, Mississippi, and Florida, the percentage of non-Hispanic whites has fallen below 60 percent. In addition, the study found that Executive Directors of color mostly lead local or regional organizations, not national organizations. So What and Who Cares?