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Charity in the digital age: A startup links nonprofits, local businesses

Michele Ellson
Monday, June 4, 2012 - 12:05am
The Alamedan

Tom Stanley learned about the perils of marketing a business on the Internet the hard way, he said, when a Groupon deal he offered helped to crash his fledgling Philly cheesesteak shop. But he is an advocate of a new online effort that pairs businesses with local charities in an effort to help out both. Read more >> about Charity in the digital age: A startup links nonprofits, local businesses

District wins grant to boost connection to services

Michele Ellson
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 12:05am

Alameda’s school district leaders want to connect West End families with health care, social services and an array of other supports in order to boost students’ academic performance and their families’ well being. And they’ve earned a $20,000 grant to help them plot out partnerships with local civic and community organizations that can provide those services. Read more >> about District wins grant to boost connection to services

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