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We need more compassion towards our returning citizens! 2.1 million people are incarcerated currently in the United States. Approximately 6.8 million people were under correctional
The Your Philanthropy Matters podcast highlights individuals and groups who have taken action to make the community a better place. Host Wanda Pierce interviews a wide range of people, organizations and businesses engaged in philanthropic activities.
Over the course of the podcast we have featured people and organizations involved in philanthropy across all sectors of the community. We have spotlighted organizations and people involved in homelessness, affordable housing, healthcare, economic independence, education, youth development, the arts, aging services, social justice, racial equity, the environment, volunteering and more. These individuals and groups have taken action to make the community and world a better place.
Tune in to our podcast to hear people from all walks of life share how anyone can be a philanthropist.

We need more compassion towards our returning citizens! 2.1 million people are incarcerated currently in the United States. Approximately 6.8 million people were under correctional
Read our blog for this week’s exciting story. We hope that these stories inspire folks to contribute their time, talent, or treasure to whatever ignites their passions.
We invite you to send us examples of philanthropists in your community that we can share on our blog. (500 words or less please). Email us at [email protected].
This week’s focus is on celebrity philanthropists.
Quiz (Answers are at the end of the quiz)
1. Oprah Winfrey
2. Lebron James
3. Jose Andres
4. Danny Thomas
5. Elizabeth Taylor
1. Oprah Winfrey
2. Lebron James
3. Jose Andres
4. Danny Thomas
5. Elizabeth Taylor