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Gov. Baker Visits Springfield, Applauds Empowerment Zone School EffortsMassachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary of Education Jim Peyser stopped by Forest Park Middle School to visit a classroom and meet with Mayor Domenic…May 2017 -
Lessons from East Africa on Effective Community OrganizingFor the last seven years, Sasha Fisher has worked with communities across East Africa to build, test, and refine a facilitated collective action process to combat…May 2017 -
A Travel Ban’s Foe: A Young Firebrand and Her Pro Bono BrigadeWhen President Trump signed the executive order blocking refugees from coming to the United States, thousands of lawyers flocked to airports in New York, Chicago,…May 2017 -
Natalie Bridgeman Fields: Holding the Powerful AccountableNatalie Bridgeman Fields, who is the founder and executive director of a nonprofit called Accountability Counsel, isn’t so sure. Accountability Counsel is one of several…May 2017 -
Inside the Campaign to Support Communities Harmed by DevelopmentAfter years of repeatedly raising issues with the World Bank about accountability, Natalie Bridgeman Fields, founder of Accountability Counsel, finally had her chance to speak…Apr 2017 -
Introducing the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 AwardeesThe Schwab Foundation’s 2017 Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awardees include 17 outstanding leaders at the helm of 13 organizations pioneering solutions for social and…Apr 2017 -
Gina Clayton Named Winner of 2017 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice PrizeThe winner of the 2017 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize and $100,000 is Gina L. Clayton, an attorney, activist and advocate for women,…Apr 2017 -
Design that Matters 2016 Programs ReportDesign that Matters recently released their 2016 program report for the year that highlights the impact their products have had on saving hundreds of lives, as well…Apr 2017 -
Melinda Gates Interviews Barbara Bush on Her No. 1 Priority...HealthcareRecently, Melinda Gates sat down with DRK Entrepreneur, Barbara Bush, to discuss what inspired her to launch Global Health Corps, the women who have contributed to…Apr 2017
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Congratulations to the @WattTime team, a recipient of the Bridge Spark grant from the Bridge Collaborative! https://t.co/48YS84DoNH
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“EforAll fosters local entrepreneurship by supporting aspiring small-business owners who have ideas but lack capita… https://t.co/vrD0Bb5BJs
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Great @renewalworkshop feature on @TODAYshow & how they are rethinking recycling for the fashion industry. https://t.co/py0BvgTXMI
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Grantee @renewalworkshop just released, in partnership with @thenorthface, the first collection from the Design Res… https://t.co/jwwLSwHFKK
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Adrian Tirtanadi, founder of grantee @ODLBayview joined @SFPublicPress to share their vision for the future, includ… https://t.co/MNvgdOso6r
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RT @SSIReview: A discussion of market-inspired approaches to #philanthropy with @jimbildner of @DRKFoundation, Julia Reed of Schwab Charita…
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We're thrilled to share that @jlmouraneto, SVP of Finance @salesforce has joined DRK grantee @Simprints board of directors.
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An in-depth & moving feature from @bbcworldservice on @MakeStrongMinds, including one woman, who not only recovered… https://t.co/qJD7tWkiqE
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Great @Forbes spotlight on grantee @GreenWaveOrg's new internship program that will train the next wave of underwat… https://t.co/HgHCDacDXj
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30-40% of food produced in the US never makes it to a dining table. Instead, it ends up in landfills. Grantee… https://t.co/LzxRdkaLVa
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Taste tests, customizable meals, growing and harvesting vegetables! Grantee @FoodCorps lets kids take the lead in r… https://t.co/BMaL9RjxtL
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Incredibly proud of what's happening at @Newstorycharity—the world's first 3D printed community has now broken grou… https://t.co/BLdd4XWwxE
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"The Renewal Workshop has proven their circular model for renewal + re-commerce can not only drive sales & customer… https://t.co/whmbO3TPK4
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Great Op-ed from @EubanksDavis, founder & CEO of portfolio org @BeBraven, on just how high the stakes are for stude… https://t.co/Bojt3UCZGm
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"Most people think the global water crisis is only an issue in other countries...that everyone in the US has access… https://t.co/v9MuZI9k8a
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RT @MicaelaConnery: "An inclusive community not just for people with disabilities, but for low-income and all types of people,” she said. “…
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Support DRK portfolio org @TinyTotos as they vie for the People’s Choice @MIT_IIC Award! Join the livestream and… https://t.co/r6xDrZuGhy
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Veronika Scott, Founder & CEO of @empowermentplan, sat down with @GoldmanSachs to share her personal journey breaki… https://t.co/z3XONdawHU
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More reasons to celebrate! @saumya_39, co-founder of @KheytiFarmers, named a @Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneu… https://t.co/faicw2cC1g