Philanthropy

Paul Manzi was stopped at a traffic light on Mount Prospect Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, when he witnessed the “surreal” scene of a young girl running into the street and around cars as a pit bull chased her, with her mother racing behind desperate to catch up to them.

U.S. Bank today announced it has committed to be a partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, to be held in Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026. U.S. Bank is both the Official Volunteer Sponsor and the Official Competitive Cheer Sponsor of the USA Games.

In August 2023, Georgia-Pacific donated $100,000 to the volunteer fire department in Corrigan, Texas, in support of a capital campaign to build a new fire station. After years of planning and months of construction, the city of Corrigan cut the ribbon on the new station.

A $1 million gift from KeyBank Foundation will support recruitment, retention, and workforce development initiatives at Albany Medical Center. Funds will be used to develop the LEAP program—Leading Employees to Advancement and em(P)owerment.

The Duke Energy Foundation announced $125,000 in grant funding to nonprofit organizations that help get food on the table for those in need. These contributions add to last fall’s $100,000 donation to Feeding Florida in response to hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The Birmingham Zoo welcomed a new resident to its freshly completed Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing habitat. A female orphaned cougar cub from Montana arrived safely at the zoo on Tuesday, February 11, marking a significant milestone ahead of the habitat's mid-March opening.

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) donated more than $14 million last year to non-profit organizations around the world that are working to provide food and housing security, healthcare access and educational opportunities.

As part of its commitment to supporting a full recovery in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy Foundation has announced $500,000 in new funding to 20 local nonprofits.

In honor of National Laundry Day, Bath & Body Works is helping provide access to clean clothing for individuals and families in need. The brand is donating more than 3,000 detergent products—enough for 200,000 loads of laundry—to Star House and Good360.

As part of its bicentennial celebration, KeyBank is donating $200,000 to Cleveland Guardians Charities. KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Chris Gorman presented the donation from the KeyBank Foundation to Cleveland Guardians Owner, Chairman and CEO Paul Dolan during “KeyBank Bicentennial.