nonprofits

California has moved to close a chemical-safety loophole after CalMatters' reporting drew attention to the regulatory gap. The state's action follows the nonprofit newsroom's investigation into how hazardous chemicals avoided oversight under existing rules. Officials are presenting the fix as a step toward stronger consumer and environmental protections, and the story has put renewed focus on the role of accountability journalism in prompting policy change.

The Ocean Cleanup, the nonprofit developing technologies to remove plastic from waterways, has intercepted 463,000 pounds of trash before it could flow into the Gulf of Honduras. The haul was collected from rivers carrying plastic waste toward the Caribbean, preventing it from reaching open ocean waters. The milestone highlights the group's ongoing river interception operations in Central America, one of the zones where significant amounts of plastic pollution enter the sea each year.

arXiv, the open-access preprint server widely used in physics, mathematics and computer science, has announced multiyear philanthropic commitments to support its launch as an independent nonprofit organisation. The news is being shared across science and research communities, with supporters welcoming the funding as a boost for the long-term sustainability of open science and free access to research.

Jackson Cooper, an Elon University affiliated author, has released a new book in the well-known 'For Dummies' series focused on nonprofit boards. The book offers practical guidance on how nonprofit boards operate, including governance and board member responsibilities. The announcement is being circulated through Elon University's channels, drawing attention from the nonprofit and higher education communities.

The Atlanta Falcons have announced a partnership with Good Sports, a nonprofit focused on youth athletics, aimed at expanding access and equity in youth sports across Georgia. The initiative will direct resources and equipment to underserved communities, giving more children the chance to participate in organized sports regardless of their circumstances.

The AI Billions Fund has been announced to support technology nonprofits working in the AI and development space. The initiative, promoted through the ICTworks community, aims to channel funding toward nonprofit organisations applying artificial intelligence for social impact. Details on funders, amounts, and eligibility criteria are limited so far, but the announcement is being shared among practitioners in ICT for development.

Comcast has awarded a $30,000 grant to Technology for Tomorrow, a Vermont-based nonprofit, to expand digital opportunities in the state. The funding is aimed at advancing technology access and digital skills for local communities. The announcement comes as broadband access and digital equity efforts continue to draw attention in rural regions like Vermont.

A California nonprofit is giving formerly incarcerated people a second chance through paid apprenticeships in machining, combining steady wages with hands-on vocational training. The program aims to reduce recidivism by equipping ex-convicts with in-demand manufacturing skills. The story is being shared as an uplifting example of rehabilitation through meaningful employment.

A faculty member at Elon University has published a new book examining nonprofit boards of directors. The book adds to the university's scholarly output on governance in the nonprofit sector. No further details about the author, title, or contents have been released yet.

Surf Internet, a fiber internet provider, brought together its business partners to raise $100,000 for Five Star Life, a youth development organization. The funds were gathered through a collaborative fundraising effort with companies in Surf Internet's service area, supporting the nonprofit's programs for young people.

Home ReSource, a Missoula-based nonprofit reuse center, has opened a new interactive solar display and launched a new fall project. The exhibit lets visitors explore how solar energy works, and the organization is pairing the launch with a seasonal community project as days shorten and interest in home energy solutions picks up.

A Chattanooga church and a local nonprofit have unveiled and blessed four transitional apartments designed for young people aging out of foster care. The housing is intended to give vulnerable youth a stable place to live as they move into adulthood, and the blessing ceremony marked the official opening of the project for the community.

Produce companies Potandon Produce and RäFoods have announced a partnership with a literacy nonprofit as part of what they describe as a Living Nutrition strategy. The initiative links food and nutrition education with reading programs, aiming to support children's literacy alongside healthy eating. Details on the scope and funding of the collaboration were not immediately available.

Hope Network has been awarded a $600,000 grant to fund mental health and suicide prevention training. The Michigan-based nonprofit provides behavioral health services across the state, and the funding is expected to expand training efforts aimed at suicide prevention. Local news outlets in Michigan, including WILX and WNEM, reported the grant award this week.

A local nonprofit on Mount Desert Island is recruiting volunteers to help residents understand and access energy savings options. The group plans to train volunteers who can guide community members through efficiency programs, rebates, and ways to cut household energy costs. The effort reflects growing local interest in energy affordability and efficiency.

Local nonprofits in Portland have converted a closed landfill site into a solar array while restoring part of the land as wildlife habitat. The project turns otherwise unusable brownfield land into clean energy generation and green space, and the reuse of landfills for solar and habitat projects is drawing interest in other cities looking at similar conversions.

A Sarasota-based nonprofit is working on climate change problems through technology-based solutions, according to the Bradenton Herald. The organization combines local environmental concerns with technical approaches to address warming-related challenges in the Gulf Coast region. Details of its specific projects and partners have not been widely reported.

A watch party was held to celebrate a local celebrity competing on 'Dancing With the Stars', and organizers used the occasion to raise awareness of his nonprofit. The gathering gave fans a place to cheer him on together while highlighting the charity work he supports, drawing community attention to both his television run and his cause.

Leaders of Double Edge Theatre, based in Ashfield, Massachusetts, are publicly praising Massachusetts' Live Theater Tax Credit program, which supports nonprofit theater productions. They say such grants need to become more widely available to sustain the regional theater sector. The remarks, reported by local outlets, highlight growing attention to state funding tools that help theaters recover and keep producing live work.