Philanthropy
News and Updates
Read the latest news about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy as well as events and news concerning his thought leadership, philanthropic partners and charitable initiatives.
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Organizations Help Preserve Tribal Land in U.S. National Parks
The Yosemite Ancestral Stewards program is working alongside the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps to restore the black oak grove. The program is funded by several organizations like the National Park Foundation and Apple.
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National Park Foundation Partners With Subaru to Offer a Chance for Adventure
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is partnering with vehicle brand Subaru to offer participants a chance for adventure through the “Explore More” sweepstakes. The lucky winner will get the chance to explore a U.S. national park in a brand-new and completely electric SUV.
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The Ron Brown Scholar Program: Helping Underserved Students
The Ron Brown Scholar Program has been helping underrepresented students for more than 25 years. Learn more about the program.
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Student Freedom Initiative Helps to Create Future AI Professionals
Sports technology company Stats Perform is partnering with Student Freedom Initiative and Morehouse College to develop an “AI in Basketball” course. The goal of the collaboration is to create educational opportunities about how to apply AI in sports and expand job opportunities for students.
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Young Billionaires Sign the Giving Pledge
Several young billionaires have recently signed the Giving Pledge. Some of the new signatories include co-founder of brokerage firm Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, and Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht.
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Girls Who Invest Intern Aspires to Increase Representation in Finance
First-generation college student Mikayla Wallace aspires to increase diversity in the field of finance by spreading awareness of and education on financial literacy. Wallace deepened her passion through her internship with the Kresge Foundation’s Investment Office — an internship she discovered through the nonprofit organization Girls Who Invest.