On Tuesday, March 22, Habitat for Humanity announced a $5 million donation from philathropist MacKenzie Scott to 84 of its affiliates and Habitat International.
Despite the efforts of the Carolina Blood Drive, the Red Cross said it desperately needs more donations. The organization supplies 40 percent of the country’s blood, and now says if it does not receive help from more donors, then many patients may face delays in treatment.
Ten Triangle nonprofits received $50,000 each Thursday morning for their dedication to improving community health. PORCH, a hunger relief organization in the Chapel Hill – Carrboro community was one of those recipients.
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage as collection events are cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic and flu season looms on the horizon.
The Compass Center for Women and Families has just surpassed $1 million in donations to open more emergency housing for victims of domestic violence in Orange County.