Salvation Army's iconic kettles now credit ready AP (November 25, 2009) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - There could be less jingle in the Salvation's Army's hallmark red kettles this season. The charity is testing kettles that take debit and credit cards.
Chef Paula Deen accidentally hit by charity ham AP (November 24, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - Celebrity chef Paula Deen got an unexpected serving of ham - across her face. The Food Network star was helping unload 25,000 pounds of donated meat for an Atlanta food bank on Monday when someone threw one of the hams like a football and accidentally smacked her.
'Genocide-free' measure rejected at American Funds AP (November 24, 2009) LOS ANGELES (AP) - Shareholders at American Funds have rejected a measure that seeks to screen out investments possibly linked to genocide in international hot spots like Sudan's Darfur region.
USDA: States struggling to administer food stamps AP (November 24, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - With more Americans going hungry than ever before, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is concerned that dozens of states aren't adequately administering food stamp programs designed to provide food to low-income Americans.
Ind. poultry industry donates 145K pounds of food AP (November 24, 2009) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana State Poultry Association has donated more than 145,000 pounds of eggs, chicken, turkey and duck to food pantries across the state.
Arizona Legislature resumes special session Monday AP (November 23, 2009) PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona legislators report back to work Monday to try to conclude a special session that had been expected to end last week.
Food banks burdened by high demand in sour economy AP (November 19, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Soup kitchen workers are seeing new faces in line and charities are taking more calls for help as the recession makes for a less-than-bountiful Thanksgiving.
Red Cross sells pieces of history to cut deficit AP (November 17, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Rose Percy has a long history with the American Red Cross. Complete with an extensive wardrobe and her own Tiffany jewelry, this 23-inch wax doll was first sold for $1,200 back in 1864 to benefit the U.S. Sanitary Commission - the precursor to one of best-known U.S. charities.
American charities may not have a happy holiday AP (November 16, 2009) SEATTLE (AP) - American charities have weathered a significant drop in giving this year, and while they're hoping for a holiday miracle, a recent survey shows they will probably see a decrease in year-end generosity.
Evangelist sentenced to 175 years for sex crimes AP (November 13, 2009) TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) - Evangelist Tony Alamo used his stature as a self-proclaimed prophet to force underage girls into sham marriages with him, controlling his followers with their fears of eternal suffering.
Gates Foundation helps Houston charter schools AP (November 13, 2009) SEATTLE (AP) - The Bill & Melinda Gates foundation is offering $30 million to help charter schools in Houston get $300 million in tax-exempt bonds to build more schools.
TV star Rachael Ray helps reeling Ohio town AP (November 09, 2009) WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) - Television cooking star Rachael Ray is boosting the local food supply for a struggling Ohio town.
Denver public TV plans nonprofit news operation AP (November 04, 2009) DENVER (AP) - A Denver public television station is planning a nonprofit investigative news operation with a Web site and on-air program.
Blacks still drawn to Islam despite FBI raids AP (October 30, 2009) (AP) - By now, Sekou Jackson is used to the questions: Why does he need to leave a work meeting to pray? Don't black Muslims convert to Islam in jail? Why would you even want to be Muslim?
'Slumdog' kids' truancy threatens their trust fund AP (October 29, 2009) MUMBAI, India (AP) - The two child stars of "Slumdog Millionaire" are at risk of losing their monthly stipend and their trust fund if they don't attend school more regularly, a trustee for the fund said Thursday.