Transforming Communities
News and opinion about community foundations and philanthropy
Community Foundations Launch Funds to Aid Hurricane Milton Response
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Florida’s community foundations have launched rapid response funds to address community needs.
A New Report Reveals How Community Foundations Across the Country are Using Creative Strategies to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Oregon Community Foundation’s Project Turnkey provides emergency shelter to priority populations in 27 cities throughout Oregon.
Credit: Oregon Community Foundation
Community Foundations Activate Hurricane Helene Response Funds
How community foundations are responding to the Hurricane Helene catastrophe.
Community Foundation Leaders: Proposed IRS Regulations Would Stifle Giving and Hurt Communities
Leaders from 16 U.S. community foundations were among more than 40 speakers who testified at a hearing hosted this week by the Internal Revenue Service to gather public input on proposed regulations to donor-advised funds.
Baltimore Community Foundation Launches Key Bridge Emergency Fund
Baltimore Community Foundation has launched the Key Bridge Emergency Fund to address recovery needs after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Report: New Community Foundation Leaders Take Hands-On Approach to Change
New foundation leaders are taking the lead on more critical issues to bring in new donors to support advocacy and policy change.