Strengths for Philanthropy


credit: Tom Copeland Blog

Wal-Mart Senior Director Julie Gehrki speaks to companies on how to improve their philanthropic initiatives by focusing on what they do well.

Gehkri pointed out Wal-Mart, as a logistics company, has used its optimum potential to help food pantries across the nation in streamlining food distribution operations of nonprofits.


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Federal Programs Related to - Human Services, General/Other

Programs that support the personal and social development of individuals and families; provide care, protection and supervision; and enhance the individual's independence and ability to manage his or her own resources.

See also: Food (K03); Health Care (Major Group E); Housing (Major Group L); Legal Services (I05); Mental Health, Substance Abuse (Major Group F); Recreation & Sports (Major Group N); Youth Development (Major Group O)

Use references: Community Services; Multiservice Programs; Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers; Settlement House Programs; Social Services; Social Work

Federal Programs Related to - Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, General/Other

Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions.


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