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A Once-Quiet Donor Learns the Power of Publicizing Philanthropy
By Caroline Preston, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Oct. 15, 2009
Robert Hildreth used to be quiet about his philanthropy. But that changed when federal immigration agents raided a leather factory in New Bedford, Mass., on a March day two years ago, arresting hundreds of illegal immigrants as they stitched clothing and equipment for American soldiers overseas.
October 14, 2009 by Editor | Posted in Articles | Comments (0)
Guatemalan IDs to be issued this weekend
Guatemalans living in Lynn can obtain a personal identification card issued by the regional consular office on Saturday and Sunday at La Vida, a reading school for Latino immigrants at St. Joseph’s Parish, 29 Green St.
September 18, 2009 by valeria | Posted in Articles | Comments (0)
Newly Formed Partnership to Help Low Income Immigrants in the South
Durham, NC – The Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) and the National Immigrant Bond Fund (NIBF) have formed a partnership to provide legal and bond assistance to persons arrested by local authorities and detained for removal proceedings.
View the full media release here.
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September 1, 2009 by Editor | Posted in Foundation News | Comments (0)
National Immigrant Bond Fund assists illegals with receiving fair trial
By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com
Jacobo Diego and his wife, Ramona Estrada, are among hundreds of families to receive assistance from the New York-based National Immigration Bond Fund.
August 4, 2009 by valeria | Posted in Articles | Comments (0)
More Caps and Gowns
Editorial, June 11 2009, The Boston Globe
With high school graduations around the corner, school officials should be concerned about the 31 percent of students in the class of 2008 who did not go on to college. In their lifetimes, each will earn at least half a million dollars less than students with bachelor’s degrees. This wealth disparity is perpetuated when young students are deterred from even applying to college by limited experience and resources. Schools are often unable to give students enough individual attention to make sure that they have a plan for when they walk out the door.
June 18, 2009 by Editor | Posted in Articles | Comments (0)
One Donor’s Story
The Benefactor, Spring-Summer 2009, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Gift Fund donor Robert “Bob” Hildreth of Weston, MA, was first introduced to philanthropy in the late 1980s, when he assisted in the creation of a hospice for AIDS patients in Los Angeles, CA. After seeing the results of his efforts, Hildreth made charitable giving an essential part of his life.
June 9, 2009 by Editor | Posted in Foundation News | Comments (0)
Reform Immigration FOR America
June 02, 2009, American Chronicle, National Desk
Washington, DC – This week, in an unprecedented display of grassroots coordination, energy, and unity, hundreds of grassroots advocates across the country are organizing a series of national and local events to launch the Reform Immigration FOR America campaign.
June 2, 2009 by Editor | Posted in Foundation News | Comments (0)
NY Times: Obama to Push Immigration Bill as One Priority
..While acknowledging that the recession makes the political battle more difficult, President Obama plans to begin addressing the country’s immigration system this year, including looking for a path for illegal immigrants to become legal, a senior administration official said on Wednesday…
April 15, 2009 by admin | Posted in Articles | Comments (0)
With cash incentives, they save for college
By James Vaznis, March 17, 2009, Boston Globe
LYNN – Often a philanthropist’s donation begins and ends with the writing of a check, for scholarships, college tuition, or endowed chairs.
March 13, 2009 by admin | Posted in Articles, Foundation News | Comments (0)
The Defender
By Charles P. Pierce, December 21, 2008, Boston Globe
When hundreds of illegals were arrested in New Bedford, torn away from their families and sent to Texas to be deported, Robert Hildreth decided that that wasn’t the America he was proud of. So he acted.
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December 21, 2008 by admin | Posted in Articles, Foundation News | Comments (0)
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