Fundy Community Foundation Making Big Impact in Rural New Brunswick
By Kirsten Rouse In the fall of 2010, Peter and Cindy Bartlett tragically lost their young son Andrew. The close-knit family from St. Andrews, New Brunswick, had strong ties to the community and every single resident mourned the loss. While the loss was unexpected and devastating to the family, Peter …
PROFILE: INSPIRATIONAL PHILANTHROPY – Paul Goldstein – A Force of Nature
By Michael Brooke To those in the insurance and financial world, he is known as a legend — a 40-year member of the Top of the Table club where the top one percent of all insurance agents reside. To the 700 children of Netzer Ariel, in Israel, he is known …
How One Small Charity Rose During the Pandemic
By Michael Brooke Anika Apollon is the founder of a remarkable charity that started up during the 2020 pandemic. While working full-time at her job as a funeral director, Anika started to think about how to help children in need — especially those who are with their families in shelters. …
The World Around Us
Russian oligarchs have donated millions to U.S. charities, museums and universities, according to analysis from the Anti-Corruption Data Collective. American philanthropies, museums and universities have accepted millions of dollars from tycoons aligned with Russian President Vladimir Putin, including several who are the targets of Western sanctions. As many as a …