- August 5, 2026Charity
Andy Sehremelis on Youth Sports and the California Sports Hall of Fame
Andy Sehremelis is a Southern California real estate developer, the founder and president of Parkcrest Construction, Inc., and a supporter of youth sports programs across the region. Company materials also identify him as a Board Advisor for the California Sports Hall of Fame. A Developer's View of Youth Athletics Youth sports programs need more than uniforms and game-day volunteers. They need fields, courts, lighting, insurance, equipment, scheduling, coaching, and registration systems that families can actually afford. That practical side is where a development background becomes relevant. A baseball league or a basketball program depends on physical space and reliable operations. Without playable fields, available gyms, trained coaches, and affordable registration, youth sports get harder for families to reach. Sehremelis' support for youth athletics is best understood through that lens: helping local programs maintain the physical and organizational base that lets children keep playing. The California Sports Hall of Fame The California Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, and sports figures connected to California, with a public mission tied to honoring achievement and encouraging future generations. A hall of fame is not only an awards platform. It depends on fundraising, partnerships, events, public trust, and long-term community relevance. That is where a background in development, construction, and business operations applies. Parkcrest Construction works in real estate development, entitlement, construction, and property management, and those disciplines transfer to civic and nonprofit work when an organization needs planning, facilities, sponsor relationships, and operating discipline. East Long Beach Pony Baseball East Long Beach Pony Baseball is one of the youth sports organizations associated with Sehremelis' community giving. Pony Baseball serves younger players and uses age-based divisions so children learn the game at a level suited to them. Support for a local league reaches practical needs: field maintenance and repairs, batting cages and practice equipment, registration assistance for families, coach training and volunteer support, and safer, more consistent playing conditions. For a community program, those basics decide whether families can afford to participate and whether children get enough practice time to improve. Chino Hills Basketball Chino Hills Basketball is another program connected to that giving, and it faces a different constraint than baseball: indoor court time. Gym space is limited across many Southern California communities. Youth basketball programs compete with school activities, club teams, adult leagues, and private rentals for the same hours. A program with reliable court access can schedule practices, host games, run clinics, and give players consistent development. Support can cover court access, tournament participation, coaching, and program costs, often the difference between a program open only to families with extra resources and one that stays open to more players. Community Development Through Sport Sehremelis' youth sports work sits alongside broader involvement in education and faith-based organizations. His business has centered on communities including Chino, Menifee, Long Beach, Moreno Valley, and Chino Hills, and his giving has been connected to those same places. The community effects are practical. Children get structured after-school activity. Families build local relationships through teams and leagues. Volunteer coaches and parents become community leaders. Facilities stay active and useful. Local businesses gain a clear way to support families. His Greek Orthodox background is one influence among several, alongside family and local relationships. A youth league is not only a place to compete. It is where families meet, children learn discipline, and volunteers pass on habits that matter outside the game. The Common Thread The sports philanthropy is not separate from the development work. Both involve places where people gather, and both are long-term investments in specific communities rather than one-off transactions. Parkcrest Construction is headquartered at 8522 Kimball Ave, Chino, CA 91708, and can be reached at (909) 509-5090 or [email protected]. More information is available at https://www.parkcrestconstructioninc.com .
- July 30, 2026Charity
Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities: Allianz Malaysia Collaborates with RSMC for the 9th Women Street Crime Awareness Campaign
Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia), via its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, continued its partnership with Kelab Marshal Keselamatan Jalan Raya Kuala Lumpur (RSMC) through the 9th Women's Street Crime Awareness Campaign (Initiative). The Initiative held at the Wisma Huazong YTL Hall in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, benefited 200 women, equipping participant with practical safety knowledge, emergency preparedness skills and greater awareness of personal safety risks, while encouraging them to become advocates for safety within their families and communities. Designed for women aged 16 and above, the programme focused on raising awareness of street crime and road-related risks through a combination of educational talks and practical demonstrations. Participants gained valuable insights into topics such as home break-ins, handbag snatching, road scams, stalking, carjacking, accident response, self-defence and emergency preparedness. This year's programme introduced a dedicated awareness and dialogue session, complementing the practical training elements that have been a hallmark of the campaign. The enhanced format provided participants with an opportunity to discuss real-life experiences and safety concerns directly with RSMC experts, who offered practical guidance and actionable solutions to address everyday safety risks. Allianz Malaysia Chief Executive Officer, Sean Wang said, “One of the most encouraging outcomes from this year's programme was seeing community leaders step forward and express interest in bringing similar initiatives to their own neighbourhoods. That is exactly the kind of impact we hope to achieve. Success is not measured solely by the number of participants we reach, but by how far the knowledge travels beyond the event itself.” Founder and President of RSMC, Captain K. Balasupramaniam said, “Street crime awareness is about empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed decisions when faced with uncertainty. Through this programme, we hope participants will leave with practical takeaways that not only enhance their personal safety but also encourage them to become advocates for safety within their families and communities.” The strong response from attendees and interest from community leaders reinforced the programme's objective of transforming awareness into action and extending its reach beyond the event itself. Participants take part in a hands-on self-defense training session, learning practical personal safety techniques under the guidance of a certified instructor Hands-on first aid training equips participants with practical emergency response skills and greater preparedness for real-life situations Download Press Release
- July 27, 2026Charity
Caterina's Club Serves Its 12 Millionth Meal
Caterina’s Club, the nonprofit founded by Sir Bruno Serato to feed children in need, help families secure permanent housing and train at-risk youth for careers in the hospitality industry, marked the serving of its 12 millionth meal with a special event at his historic Anaheim White House Italian Steakhouse. The honored guests, selected from among the nearly 4,000 children Caterina’s Club feeds each day, enjoyed a handcrafted pasta supper and homemade dessert. “It seems like only yesterday that we commemorated our 20th anniversary, and now we have another extraordinary milestone to mark,” said Serato. “What better way to celebrate than by hosting some of the young people we are privileged to feed every day?” Located near Disneyland, the Anaheim White House is housed in a historic landmark mansion dating to 1909 and has become a favorite destination for tourists, local residents and visiting dignitaries. Its guests have included prominent figures from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics, among them Madonna, David Beckham, Gwen Stefani, Andrea Bocelli, Wolfgang Puck, Derek Jeter and Oscar De La Hoya, as well as several U.S. presidents and members of royalty. Serato founded Caterina’s Club in 2005 in honor of his mother who is the nonprofit's namesake. His humanitarian work has received international media attention, including profiles in People magazine and appearances on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “Access Hollywood,” “CBS Evening News” and “NBC Nightly News.” His many honors include being named a CNN Hero; receiving knighthoods from the Italian government and the Royal House of Savoy; receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor; earning a papal blessing from Pope Francis; and accepting a humanitarian award presented on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Serato has also received numerous proclamations, Man of the Year awards and other forms of recognition, all of which he accepts to help raise public awareness of Caterina’s Club and its mission. For more information about Caterina’s Club, visit www.caterinasclub.org .
- July 25, 2026Charity
Bangladesh Food Relief: Essential Package Delivery Rural Aid Program Expanded
Lotus Ministry has expanded food relief efforts in rural Bangladesh, providing culturally appropriate essential food packages to families facing food insecurity in remote communities. The initiative focuses on supplying staple foods such as rice and lentils while working with local partners to ensure assistance reaches areas where access to consistent humanitarian aid can be limited. To learn more about Lotus Ministry's food relief efforts in Bangladesh, visit https://www.lotus-ministry.org/post/lotus-ministry-s-food-relief-in-bangladesh Bangladesh continues to face significant food security challenges driven by poverty, seasonal flooding, and other natural disasters that disproportionately affect rural populations. According to the World Food Programme, millions of people across the country experience moderate to severe food insecurity, underscoring the ongoing need for targeted community-based food assistance in underserved regions. "Providing food that reflects local dietary traditions helps families receive support that is both practical and respectful," said a spokesperson for Lotus Ministry. "Our goal is to deliver essential food packages that meet immediate nutritional needs while preserving dignity within the communities we serve. Every delivery represents a commitment to standing alongside vulnerable families and ensuring they have access to familiar, nourishing foods during difficult times." The expanded program centers on distributing essential food packages containing staple ingredients commonly used throughout Bangladesh, including rice and lentils, along with complementary items such as cooking oil and spices. By emphasizing culturally appropriate foods, the organization aims to improve acceptance of relief supplies while supporting balanced nutrition for families experiencing hardship. Lotus Ministry works alongside local volunteers and community organizations to identify villages with the greatest need and coordinate efficient distribution. The organization also prioritizes assistance for vulnerable groups, including children, older adults, and people with disabilities, using community-based delivery strategies to improve accessibility. Since launching its humanitarian work in Bangladesh, Lotus Ministry reports providing food relief to more than 100,000 people across rural communities. The broader initiative also includes educational support and long-term community partnerships designed to strengthen resilience alongside immediate hunger relief. Those interested in learning more about Lotus Ministry's rural food assistance programs, essential food packages, or ways to support ongoing humanitarian work can visit https://www.lotus-ministry.org/post/lotus-ministry-s-food-relief-in-bangladesh
- July 23, 2026Charity
Mental Health Advocate Ellen Lubensky Launches The Mental Health Choice Project
Attorney and mental health advocate Ellen Lubensky is excited to announce the launch of The Mental Health Choice Project , a nonprofit initiative dedicated to promoting informed consent, patient choice, and transparency in psychiatric care. The organization will officially launch on July 22, Lubensky’s birthday, alongside its inaugural public fundraising campaign. The Mental Health Choice Project is committed to empowering individuals and families through providing educational resources that support informed decision-making regarding mental health treatment. Through community outreach, advocacy, and collaboration with professionals and organizations, the initiative seeks to foster respectful conversations while promoting patient dignity, autonomy, and access to balanced information. The organization encourages patients to understand the potential benefits, risks, alternatives, and uncertainties associated with proposed psychiatric treatment so they can actively participate in decisions about their care. It is designed to increase public understanding of informed consent and patient rights. “This initiative is about helping people feel empowered to ask questions and make informed decisions about their mental health,” says Lubensky. “Every individual deserves the opportunity to fully understand their options before beginning treatment, and to feel supported in making choices that align with their values.” A key area of the organization’s educational mission is increasing awareness of psychiatric medication withdrawal and the importance of appropriate medical guidance when medications are initiated, adjusted, or discontinued. The organization also seeks to encourage greater understanding among healthcare providers regarding physical dependence, withdrawal, and the importance of individualized tapering plans when patients choose to reduce or discontinue psychiatric medications under medical supervision. The organization’s guiding principle is simple: Every mental health patient deserves the opportunity to understand the full scope of their treatment — including benefits, risks, alternatives, and uncertainties — before making healthcare decisions. The Mental Health Choice Project is in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. While initial donations are not expected to be tax-deductible, Lubensky will also launch a GoFundMe campaign on July 22nd to help support the organization’s early-stage educational efforts. Additional information, including ways to support the organization’s early-stage educational and advocacy efforts. Additional information, including ways to support the organization, will be available at launch through thementalhealthchoiceproject.org . For media inquiries or more information about the launch of The Mental Health Choice Project, contact Anna Kate Womack at [email protected] or contact The Mental Health Choice Project directly through the contact portal. About Ellen Lubensky Ellen Lubensky, Esq., is an attorney and mental health reform advocate working at the intersection of law, patient rights, and psychiatric care accountability. With over 20 years of legal experience, including work in Social Security Disability and medical malpractice, she brings a legal perspective to issues surrounding informed consent, patient rights, and transparency in psychiatric care. Through education, advocacy, and public engagement, Lubensky works to increase awareness of informed consent, psychiatric medication withdrawal, misdiagnosis, and the need for greater support for individuals navigating mental health treatment.
- July 16, 2026Charity
4TDK Receives 2026 Global Recognition Award for Transforming Humanitarian Leadership Through Lasting Global Impact
The International Human Development Organization (4TDK) has secured a 2026 Global Recognition Award , an honor that acknowledges more than a decade of measurable progress in delivering humanitarian and development services to vulnerable populations across multiple countries, while also confirming its excellence in leadership. The recognition rests on disciplined institutional performance rather than promotional claims, since evaluators examined verifiable outcomes rather than aspirational statements. Operating with a clear mandate and consistent execution, 4TDK has reached over 5 million people through more than 1,250 interventions covering food security, health, education, water and sanitation, shelter, livelihoods, and community development. Independent evaluators note that the humanitarian field continues to face funding shortfalls and access constraints in 2026, conditions that make sustained institutional performance increasingly valuable to donors and partner governments. Organizations that can demonstrate measurable results while maintaining ethical standards stand out in a crowded field, particularly as scrutiny of aid effectiveness grows. 4TDK's capacity to sustain such outcomes for more than a decade, despite shifting funding environments, sets its record apart from many peer institutions. Scale, Strategy, and Sector Leadership What distinguishes 4TDK from many groups in the development space is its ability to operate at scale without sacrificing accountability, a balance few peer institutions maintain, and one that requires disciplined governance at every level. The organization has built a model that moves between emergency response and long-term programming, addressing needs from immediate crisis through lasting recovery. This approach demands both flexibility and strategic consistency. This integration of short-term relief with sustainable growth has become a defining feature of its work, one that peers in the field continue to measure themselves against. 4TDK's leadership has consistently prioritized ethical operations and transparency, building trust with donors, local actors, and international stakeholders who expect verifiable results rather than assurances. "Our partnership strategy is deliberate. We build coalitions that amplify our reach while maintaining rigorous standards of effectiveness, rather than pursuing growth for its own sake," said a representative of 4TDK. This approach has allowed the group to expand its footprint across multiple countries without the mission drift that often accompanies rapid expansion, a risk that has undermined many similarly ambitious institutions. Innovation In Humanitarian Delivery 4TDK's nomination scored at the highest level of the Global Recognition Awards evaluation framework, earning a grade of 5, corresponding to exceptional or world-class performance under rigorous review. The awards process applies the Rasch model to create a linear measurement scale across categories, allowing precise comparisons between applicants who excel in different areas of practice. Under this framework, the organization's performance across vision, implementation, innovation, and service delivery placed it firmly at the top of its field. "We have not simply responded to humanitarian crises. We have developed replicable, community-centered solutions that address root causes rather than symptoms," the representative added, underscoring a philosophy that prioritizes durability over speed. Programs in water and sanitation, livelihoods, and education are designed to build resilience over time by drawing on local knowledge and long-term relationships within the communities they serve. This focus reflects a strategic depth that sets its contributions apart from standard emergency response, and it explains why evaluators weighted innovation heavily in the final scoring. Final Words Alex Sterling, a spokesperson for Global Recognition Awards, remarked that 4TDK's recognition reflects more than the volume of its work, since scale alone rarely satisfies the award's evaluation criteria. "4TDK exemplifies the kind of leadership we look for in a 2026 Global Recognition Award recipient: clear vision, proven results, and a commitment to the communities it serves that goes beyond the project cycle," Sterling said. Over 5 million people served is not a marketing figure, for it represents the cumulative output of disciplined governance sustained over many years. The global humanitarian field faces mounting pressures in 2026, including underfunding, access restrictions, and increasingly complex needs on the ground, all of which demand adaptive leadership. Sterling added, "4TDK's track record shows how development groups can stay effective, accountable, and forward-thinking under pressure, proving that long-term commitment to vulnerable communities produces results that are both measurable and meaningful." Its achievements across vision, implementation, innovation, and service delivery position the organization as a strong model for the broader field. About Global Recognition Awards Global Recognition Awards is an international organization that recognizes exceptional companies and individuals who have significantly contributed to their industry.
- July 16, 2026Charity
Upper Room DFW Launches Best Church Directory in Texas for DFW
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas — July 17, 2026 — UpperRoomDFW.com today announced the launch of Upper Room DFW, a community-powered local church directory built to help people discover verified churches, ministries, service times, events, reviews, maps, and faith-based resources across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Founded by Michael Kaswatuka, Upper Room DFW is designed to become one of the best church directory resources in Texas for families, church leaders, ministries, and faith-based organizations seeking trusted local discovery, answer-ready church profiles, and city-based visibility across North Texas. Upper Room DFW serves Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Mesquite, Garland, Richardson, and surrounding North Texas communities by bringing verified church listings, worship services, faith-based events, ministry programs, community resources, maps, reviews, service information, and direct connection tools into one centralized online destination. The launch comes as Dallas-Fort Worth continues to grow, creating both opportunity and complexity for churches and families. With ongoing relocation across North Texas, many users search online for church directory Texas, Dallas churches, Fort Worth churches, Arlington churches, Plano churches, Frisco churches, Irving churches, service times, ministries, children’s programs, worship styles, accessibility, reviews, maps, and community events. Upper Room DFW answers those searches with a searchable, organized, locally focused directory that helps users move from uncertainty to connection. Visit: https://upperroomdfw.com/ At launch, Upper Room DFW highlights verified churches and ministries across the metroplex, along with faith-based events, service opportunities, and community resources. The platform includes intelligent search by keyword, city, area, tags, category, denomination, service style, and map location, allowing users to search phrases such as youth ministry in DFW, family church in Dallas, bilingual church in Irving, worship service in Fort Worth, outreach ministries in Arlington, local church events in Plano, and faith communities across North Texas. Upper Room DFW also provides advanced discovery tools for local search, answer engines, and geolocation-based church discovery. The directory supports grid, list, map-only, and compact views; interactive maps using OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, or MapBox; radius search; geolocation-aware results; map markers; category filters; distance-based browsing; and location pages that help users find nearby churches, ministries, service times, and faith communities across DFW. For churches, Upper Room DFW functions as more than a directory. The platform gives churches and ministries a way to increase local SEO visibility, appear in DFW church searches, reach families actively searching for a church home, showcase service times and programs, claim profiles, manage listings, receive leads, and present accurate information to the community. Church dashboards, member accounts, saved listings, notifications, messages, profile settings, listing upgrades, and role-based access help organizations manage their online presence with clarity. The platform includes rich listing features such as custom fields, profile content, photos, video embeds, reviews, ratings, upvotes, comments, bookmarks, CSV import and export, printable listing sheets, and category-specific profile information. Churches can use these tools to highlight mission, service style, ministry focus, family programs, outreach opportunities, worship environment, accessibility details, and community impact while keeping information organized for local search and answer-engine discovery. “Upper Room DFW was created to help people find more than a place to attend on Sunday,” said Michael Kaswatuka, Founder of Upper Room DFW. “We wanted to build a trusted local bridge between families and faith communities across Dallas-Fort Worth. When someone searches for the best church directory in Texas, DFW church directory, youth ministry in DFW, bilingual church in Dallas-Fort Worth, family-friendly church in North Texas, or verified church listings with service times and maps, they should find accurate, organized, local information. Upper Room DFW brings church discovery, local maps, service details, reviews, events, ministry information, and church tools together so people can find belonging faster and churches can become more visible in the communities they are called to serve.” For families and individuals, the platform emphasizes guidance, inclusivity, and connection. Upper Room DFW is designed to help users locate churches that match their needs, values, location, and season of life. Whether someone is looking for a large worship environment, a small church plant, youth and family ministries, outreach opportunities, volunteer programs, spiritual resources, local events, or community service opportunities, the directory helps make the search clearer and more actionable. For local ranking, AEO, and GEO discovery, Upper Room DFW is structured around the questions people ask when choosing a church: where services are located, when worship begins, what ministries are available, whether family programs are offered, how to contact the church, what events are coming up, and how the community is described by others. By combining city-based search, map visibility, service details, reviews, ministry categories, and answer-ready listing content, the platform helps churches become easier to find across Dallas-Fort Worth while giving users clearer information before visiting. Key Features · Verified DFW church directory: Search churches, ministries, events, outreach programs, and faith communities across Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. · Intelligent local search and filters: Find churches by keyword, city, category, denomination, service style, family needs, youth programs, bilingual worship, and local ranking signals. · Interactive maps for GEO discovery: Explore nearby churches with radius search, map markers, location-based browsing, distance filters, and multiple map providers. · Reviews, ratings, and answer-ready profiles: View community feedback, rating breakdowns, comments, bookmarks, saved listings, service times, and church details. · Church dashboards: Allow churches to claim profiles, manage listings, receive leads, update information, and improve visibility. · Events and resources: Discover faith-based events, service opportunities, devotionals, spiritual guidance resources, and community programs. · Listing media and exports: Add photos, videos, CSV data, printable profile sheets, and rich custom listing content. About Upper Room DFW Upper Room DFW is a community-powered local church directory and church finder for Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth that helps people discover verified churches, ministries, events, service opportunities, maps, reviews, service times, and faith-based resources. Founded by Michael Kaswatuka, the platform connects families with local faith communities while giving churches tools to improve local visibility, listings, outreach, leads, and engagement. Upper Room DFW launches on July 17, 2026. To learn more about Dallas-Fort Worth church resources, visit https://upperroomdfw.com/
- July 10, 2026Charity
One Video, One Friend, and $50,000: The Holiday Act of Kindness That Started 9FigureRoofer
Long before 9FigureRoofer became one of social media's fastest-growing kindness platforms, it started as a single idea from a self-made roofing millionaire who wanted to give back during the holiday season. In December 2025, Bob Schober — who built his fortune from the ground up in the roofing industry — set out to spread some kindness and generosity during the holidays. While filming in his community, he met a woman who was facing eviction. Moved by her story, Schober turned on his camera, listened, and posted her story online. He had no way of knowing what would happen next. Shortly after the video went live, a friend of Schober's reached out. The story had struck a personal chord — as a young kid, he had lived through a similar situation. He told Schober he wanted to help in a bigger way than either of them expected: he was sending $50,000 for Schober to give directly to the woman. The gift changed her life almost overnight. The $50,000 covered a full year of rent, paid for a car, and left her with $22,000 in cash to rebuild on her own terms. "I just wanted to do something kind for someone during the holidays," Schober said. "I never expected a video to turn into $50,000, and I definitely didn't expect it to turn into all of this. That moment showed me what happens when people see real generosity — they want to be part of it too." That single act became the foundation for 9FigureRoofer, the platform Schober built to keep that same spirit going — one video, one story, and one act of generosity at a time. In the seven months since, 9FigureRoofer has released more than 500 videos, grown to nearly 2 million followers, and surpassed 500 million video views. Along the way, Schober and the community he's built have directly helped thousands of people and given away hundreds of thousands of dollars. What began as one holiday gesture — a video, a friend, and $50,000 — has grown into a movement built on a simple idea: generosity is contagious, and one act of kindness can inspire thousands more. Follow the journey on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok at @9FigureRoofer. About 9FigureRoofer Founded in December 2025 by Bob Schober, a self-made millionaire who built his wealth in the roofing industry, 9FigureRoofer is a social media platform dedicated to spotlighting authentic acts of generosity. In its first seven months, the brand has released more than 50 videos, grown to nearly 2 million followers, and surpassed 500 million video views — helping thousands of people and giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars along the way. Learn more at @9FigureRoofer on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
- July 10, 2026Charity
A Simple Act of Kindness Helps Homeless Woman Find Housing in Just One Week
A chance encounter between social media creator Bob Schober, founder of 9FigureRoofer, and a homeless woman has grown into a powerful example of how one act of compassion can inspire thousands of strangers to change a life. While filming one of his signature kindness videos, Schober met a homeless woman who introduced herself simply as Cookie. After spending time talking with her and learning about her situation, he gave her $1,500 — with no expectation beyond helping her through a difficult moment. When the video was shared across social media, viewers around the world began asking how they could help. A GoFundMe campaign was launched, and in less than a week, supporters contributed more than $12,000 toward Cookie's fresh start. Within days, she went from living without a home to having a roof over her head. "This was never about me," Schober said. "It was about Cookie, and it became proof that kindness is contagious. One small act can inspire thousands of others to step in and completely change someone's future." Founded in December 2025, 9FigureRoofer has become one of social media's fastest-growing kindness platforms. In just seven months, the brand has released more than 50 videos, amassed nearly 2 million followers, and generated more than 500 million video views by focusing on authentic acts of generosity. Through the platform, Schober and his community have directly helped thousands of people and given away hundreds of thousands of dollars — all while keeping the spotlight on the people he helps rather than on himself. Each video is built around a simple belief: when people witness genuine compassion, they're often inspired to create more of it. Cookie's story has become one of the clearest examples of that mission in action — a single $1,500 gift that grew into a community movement, giving one woman a fresh start in less than seven days. As 9FigureRoofer continues to grow, its mission remains unchanged: to show that generosity isn't measured by the size of a donation but by the willingness to care. Every act of kindness has the potential to create a ripple effect — and sometimes that ripple rewrites someone's entire story. About 9FigureRoofer Founded in December 2025 by Bob Schober, 9FigureRoofer is a social media platform dedicated to spotlighting authentic acts of generosity. In its first seven months, the brand has released more than 50 videos, grown to nearly 2 million followers, and surpassed 500 million video views — helping thousands of people and giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars along the way. Learn more at @9FigureRoofer on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.
- June 23, 2026Charity
Atlas Foundation Golf Day Brings Together Supporters, Sponsors and Rugby Legends for Global Children's Charity
The Atlas Foundation has announced the success of its 2026 Atlas Golf Day, which brought together supporters, sponsors and friends of the charity in support of its work with vulnerable children around the world. Held at North Hants Golf Club, the event welcomed attendees for a day of golf and fundraising activities. Artel Scaffolding emerged as the winning team, while participants enjoyed favourable weather and a successful day on the course. Funds raised from the event will help The Atlas Foundation continue its work with partner organisations delivering education, health and inclusion programmes for children facing significant social and economic challenges. The event was supported by a range of sponsors and partners, including AAG Wealth Management, Artel Scaffolding, WB Wealth Limited, Elixirr, Trendy Golf, NGL Golf, VineSine, PING, Foxton Construction, and communications specialists Woya Digital and Fleet Street News . These organisations, alongside other supporters, contributed prizes, sponsorship and fundraising support throughout the day. Attendees included Atlas Foundation Founder and Chairman Jason Leonard OBE , together with rugby legends Zinzan Brooke and Rob Henderson, whose participation helped make the event a memorable occasion for guests and supporters. The Foundation also recognised the contributions of Trustees Damian Bradbury and Lord Addington. Bradbury played a key role in helping organise the event, while Lord Addington supported the fundraising efforts through contributions to the raffle and auction. The raffle and auction featured a range of prizes, including a Tea and Tour of the House of Lords with Lord Addington, a four-ball at North Hants Golf Club, a VineSine experience for two, signed England and British & Irish Lions shirts, and additional donated experiences and memorabilia. "We all had a brilliant day at North Hants Golf Club, raising substantial funds for The Atlas Foundation," said Founder and Chairman Jason Leonard OBE. "Many thanks to all our supporters and sponsors who made the day possible. The money raised will have a big impact, improving the lives of children worldwide across all our partner projects." Since its establishment, The Atlas Foundation has partnered with 52 projects across 21 countries and has positively impacted the lives of more than 270,000 children through programmes focused on education, health, inclusion and opportunity. According to the Foundation, the funds raised through the Golf Day will help sustain and expand these long-term partnerships, supporting projects that create pathways to education, improve wellbeing and help young people build brighter futures. Following the success of this year's event, The Atlas Foundation has confirmed plans to return to North Hants Golf Club in 2027. Individuals and organisations interested in supporting the charity's work or participating in the 2027 event are encouraged to register their interest through The Atlas Foundation website.
- June 21, 2026Charity
NFG Step Forward Foundation Formalizes Nearly a Decade of Targeted Philanthropy Under CEO Keith Beekmeyer
NFG Group today announced the formal launch of the NFG Step Forward Foundation, consolidating nearly a decade of targeted philanthropic initiatives into a single, independently governed vehicle focused on education, health, and social impact across African and global markets. Under the leadership of NFG Group CEO Keith Beekmeyer, the foundation is designed to make the company’s long-running giving strategy more transparent, measurable, and structurally separate from its core operations. Image courtesy of Step Forward Foundation Since 2017, NFG SA has funded teachers in Namibia, supported international and secondary school students, assisted employees and their families in times of hardship, and backed targeted nutrition and resource programs for children. These efforts, originally implemented as discrete initiatives, now fall under a single framework that centralizes governance and reporting while maintaining a deliberately restrained public profile. “The launch of the NFG Step Forward Foundation is not a pivot; it is the logical next step in a strategy that has been in motion for years,” said Keith Beekmeyer, CEO of NFG Group. “Our goal is to align corporate strength with social responsibility in a way that prioritizes direct outcomes over visibility, and long-term consistency over short-term campaigns.” The foundation’s programs focus on specific, high-impact interventions rather than broad, diffuse campaigns. Current initiatives include funding salaries for 10 teachers in Namibia, sponsoring students facing barriers to higher education, supporting more than 50 secondary school students, implementing targeted nutrition programs, and distributing essential resources to hundreds of children. This precision-led approach is designed to enable clear measurement of outcomes and avoid diluting impact across too many initiatives. Governance of the NFG Step Forward Foundation is structured to emphasize expertise and operational realism over symbolic appointments. The leadership includes figures such as Cecilia Rague-Kaisha and Dr. Kathryn Devos, whose backgrounds in finance, risk management, and public health, particularly across African markets, reinforce the foundation’s focus on structural needs such as education, access, and sustainability. Their involvement, including experience with initiatives like the Lenivan Empowerment Foundation, supports a model of philanthropy rooted in evidence-based decision-making and long-term resilience. While the launch marks the formalization of NFG Group’s philanthropic architecture, the organization maintains a deliberately low-visibility stance in contrast to more publicity-driven global models. Independent governance, transparent funding, and a clear separation from NFG Group’s core business are intended to ensure credibility while also creating a structured ecosystem in which clients, partners, and stakeholders can participate in the foundation’s mission as part of a broader, integrated influence strategy. “NFG Step Forward is built on the belief that philanthropy can serve as a disciplined, structural force rather than a marketing extension,” said a spokesperson for the NFG Step Forward Foundation. “By keeping our focus narrow and our operations methodical, we aim to let outcomes, not narratives, define our impact.” As global philanthropy increasingly converges with branding and communications, NFG Step Forward Foundation is positioning itself as a counterpoint: a form of quiet, structural philanthropy that seeks to embed influence through consistent, credible action rather than spectacle. The foundation will continue to expand its education, health, and social programs in line with its existing priorities, with future reporting centered on measurable, program-level results. About NFG Step Forward Foundation NFG Step Forward Foundation is the philanthropic arm of NFG Group, created to consolidate and structure the company’s long-standing social impact initiatives in education, health, and community support. Operating with independent governance and transparent funding, the foundation focuses on targeted, measurable interventions, particularly across African markets, while maintaining a restrained public profile and clear separation from NFG Group’s core business operations.
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