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     Circle of Collaboration
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In Inequality Gap, Invention Hub
    Posted July 29, 2014

    Circle of Collaboration

    by: James Higa, Executive Director In previous issues of  our ‘Progress’ newsletter, I discussed the growing Inequality Gap and how PVF wants to catalyze ‘Radical [...]

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     Where’s James? Getting Amped Up About Starbucks’ Approach to Corporate Philanthropy
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In Where's James
    Posted July 28, 2014

    Where’s James? Getting Amped Up About Starbucks’ Approach to Corporate Philanthropy

    I sat down recently with Howard Schultz, Chairman, President and CEO of Starbucks, to talk about the fracturing of the American Dream. Nearly half of Americans who begin college don’t finish. [...]

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     PVF Invests in After School Fun
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In After School Program
    Posted July 15, 2014

    PVF Invests in After School Fun

    by: Aly Quiroz-Perez, Clerical Assistant Every student needs to have a fun way to unwind after a long day at school. Some students go straight home and relax by watching television or going [...]

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     Soles Without Holes: Recycling Shoes for Those in Need
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In Board Member, grantmaking, non-profit
    Posted July 8, 2014

    Soles Without Holes: Recycling Shoes for Those in Need

    by: Duncan Beardsley, PVF Board Chair What fun it is to visit a farmer’s market and discover a small but very worthwhile project being run by a high school girl in San Mateo. Abbie Schultz [...]

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     Where’s James? Uniting with Foundations and Nonprofits at the Social Innovation Summit
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In Where's James
    Posted July 1, 2014

    Where’s James? Uniting with Foundations and Nonprofits at the Social Innovation Summit

    Held at the United Nations Headquarters, the Social Innovation Summit brought together leaders in philanthropy, business, and international development to investigate solutions and catalyze [...]

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