One book at a time: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library reaches a Canadian milestone
Two decades after its Canadian launch, the book-gifting programme has mailed more than five million books. The milestone points to the local partnerships behind a global idea.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Fills Oakland Classrooms With Free Books
For the 13th annual Christmas with the Currys, the couple's foundation staged free book fairs across dozens of Oakland public elementary schools, letting students pick brand-new titles of their own.
Chance the Rapper's SocialWorks Sends $500,000 Into Chicago High Schools
The Chicago artist's nonprofit announced a fourth round of its New Chance Fund, directing six-figure grants to a group of Chicago Public Schools to expand hands-on, career-connected learning.
Shaquille O'Neal Backs Full-Tuition 'Shaq Scholars' for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
The NBA Hall of Famer lent his name and support to a scholarship program at the online two-year college Campus, covering tuition for an associate degree plus a laptop, internet and mentorship.
Dwyane Wade Commits $3 Million to Marquette for Literacy and Scholarships
The NBA Hall of Famer and Marquette alumnus pledged a major gift to his alma mater, supporting a children's literacy center, student scholarships and athletic facilities.
Alicia Keys and Roc Nation Step In to Save Her High School's Theater Program
The singer and Roc Nation contributed $60,000 to a student-led campaign to rescue the threatened performing-arts program at Keys's Manhattan alma mater.
Oprah Winfrey to Close Her South African Girls' Academy and Expand Scholarships Nationwide
Winfrey announced plans to wind down the single-campus Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls and replace it with a nationwide scholarship model funding more girls at top schools across South Africa.
Common's Foundation Marks 25 Years and Tops $1.5 Million for Chicago Youth
The rapper and actor's Common Ground Foundation celebrated a quarter-century of mentoring and education work with a Chicago gala that raised more than $1.5 million.
Magic Johnson Launches a Michigan State Scholarship in His Father's Name
The NBA legend and his foundation established the Earvin Johnson Sr. Scholarship at Michigan State University, offering multi-year tuition support and mentoring to students.
John Legend Helps Cover Rent for HBCU and Penn Students
The singer joined a rent-relief initiative with Bilt and Scholarship America, personally selecting schools where students would receive need-based help with off-campus housing costs.