Americans have long distinguished themselves through unusually high rates of charitable giving, and recent crises have made clear that their generosity will be needed even more in the years ahead to meet our nation’s acute needs.

In response to the mass shootings in both Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation has launched their Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund.

The Black Belt Community Foundation has activated the Selma Recovery Fund in response to storms and a tornado that caused significant damage.

Donors can help with Hurricane Ian relief efforts by donating to these funds launched by local community foundations.

In response to this week’s mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill., the Highland Park Community Foundation has established the July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund, which will go directly to victims and survivors.

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has launched the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund, in response to the mass shooting that took place on May 14 at a Tops Supermarket in Buffalo.

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The Chicago Community Trust announces a multi-sector partnership committed to closing the racial and ethnic wealth gaps to make homeownership more equitable.

A bipartisan group that includes 11 members of the House Ways & Means Committee have taken a strong stand in favor of protecting tax rules that stimulate giving through donor-advised funds.

As the deadly war in Ukraine continues and families flee their homes, community foundations in the U.S. are encouraging donors to give to help countries welcoming Ukranian refugees.

The Community Foundation of Boulder County will establish an advisory committee to decide on how to best distribute funds.